The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) announced today that Holly Tucker will perform the national anthem to open its 78th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 16 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center.
Holly, who has been called the Angel of Texas Country Music, is tenaciously proving that great things are worth the wait. After winning the hearts of millions of television viewers on Season 4 of NBC’s hit music reality show, “The Voice,” Holly is leaving her boot print all over Texas country music and connecting with fans worldwide.
Holly’s musical roots run deep. She is the youngest of three children born to Johnny and Cheryl Tucker, founders of the 1980s Christian band Revised Edition. Holly grew up singing in church and performing on various stages at fairs, churches, and festivals around Texas. At the age of 14, Holly began her career as a recording artist. Her discography includes:
- Her first full-length album, “It’s About Time” (2007)
- Her second full-length album, “Love Is What She Likes” (2010)
- Her breakout full-length independent album, “Steel” (2016)
- Her two-part independent album, “You’re Gonna Know My Name” (2019)
During her 2013 appearance on “The Voice,” she rose to the top six out of 40,000 auditioners. Holly, a member of Team Blake Shelton, was one of only seven contestants that season to receive an impressive four-chair turn. Coach Blake described her voice as “the most effortless, accurate, and powerful voice he’s ever heard.” She is also one of the Texas Country Music Association’s recent Female Vocalists of the Year.
This year’s Annual Awards Luncheon recipients will include:
- Duncan Webb, former chair of Medical City Plano and Collin County commissioner, receiving the Distinguished Health Service Award.
- Barclay Berdan, longtime CEO of Texas Health Resources, receiving the Boone Powell, Sr. Award of Excellence.
- Graham Torres, vice president of operations at Children’s Health, recognized as the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.
- Rev. Ralph Emerson, longtime board member of the Tarrant County Hospital District and JPS Health Network, recognized as the Kerney Laday, Sr. Trustee of the Year.
An additional highlight will be keynote speaker Amanda Beard, an American swimmer and seven-time Olympic medalist. Beard was just 14 years old when she made her first Olympic appearance and was often photographed clutching her teddy bear. She had the distinction of being the second-youngest American Olympic medalist in history. She is also an author, former model, and mental health survivor.
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