Country star Gelé reel Is in the middle of a European tour, but he flew himself and his entire band to New York to play a full set of TJ Martell Foundation 50 anniversary on Cipriani 42nd Street, which collected more than $ 2.2 million for cancer research.
Performances at such events are usually just a few songs, but Jelly Roll – who recently played for Pope Leo XIV – and his band played Almost all of their headlining setIncluding such hits as “Liar”, “I’m not ok”, “Save me” and his hip -hop medley by NWA’s “Straight Outa Compton”, Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” and Outkasts “MS Jackson.” (He continues his European tour in London on Saturday.)
He also spoke with the crowd in length. “I’m more nervous than normal,” he said, “and I was, yes, I know why. I’m in New York City. I’m at Tj Martell Gala. It’s a big deal. It’s like, I’m obviously more nervous than normal. Pre-Grammy Party-Clive Davis and Pope!
The British singer and Republic’s recording artist Sekou also performed two songs “Love Language” and “Better Man.”
The event was hosted by TJ Martell Foundation Chairman of the Board and Republic EVP, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Executive Committee.
“For 50 years the generosity of the music industry has driven life-saving cancer research,” said Lynn-Anne Huck, CEO of TJ Martell Foundation. “Honoring our circle of legends reminds us that together we can turn the promise of music into tomorrow’s cure.”
Other presented speakers included Sony Music Entertainment EVP/ General Counsel Julie Swidler, Big Loud Partner/ CEO Seth England and BMGS Jon Loba. 2025 Circle of Legends Honoree and co -founder, which disturbed the peace record Chaka Zulu, also talked about his work with the foundation for vital cancer prevention and their pioneers in the promise with cancer.
The evening debuted the introductory Circle of Legends Award, a new honor that recognizes the leaders and dedicated champions whose belief in their mission has driven five decades of progress in the fight against cancer. De Honorees (some posthumous) included: Michele Anthony, Clarence Avant (deceased), Irving Azoff, Lenny Beer, Mitchell Benson, Steve Boom, Scott Borchetta, Will Botwin, Jim Caparro, Gary Casson, Warren Christensen, Tom Corson, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, Warrensen, Clive, Clive, Sem, Seth Mary, Straight, Straight, Tom Corson, Shanti Davi, England, John Esposito, Charlie Feldman, Jason Flom, Tom Freston, Joe Galante, Daniel Glass, David Glew, David Gorduck (Decease), Charles Glinert (Deceased (Deceased Harleston, Clint Highm, Dr. James Holland (Deeded), Jimmy Jam, Joel A. Katz (Deed) Michael Kushner, Dennis Lavinthal, Aaron W. Levy, Terry Lewis, Avery Lipman, Monte Lipman, Carianne Marshall, Tony Martell (Dead), Harvey Mason Mason Mason Misson Mon. O’Neill, Dino Paredes, Bea Perez, Michael J. Pollack, Frances W. Premen (Decised), Diarmus, Diarr, Milain, Milain, Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael J. Pollack, Franklack, Franklack, Franklack, Franclack, Franclack, Franchael, Francael, Francael, Frankael. (deceased), Julie Swidler, John Sykes, Afo Verde, Marsha Vlasic, Ron Wilcox, Chaka Zulu.
