Ladies’ Night

A dynamic duo and a power trio are poised to make the 38th Symphony Ball a magical evening

Written by Melissa Mahanes with Matt Fox / Photos by Melissa Mahanes and Nashville Symphony

Shaun Inman and Sheila Shields, chairmen of the 2022 Symphony Ball fundraiser, have announced that the five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning group Lady A will receive the 2022 Nashville Symphony Harmony Award.

Lady A will receive the award during the 38th Annual Symphony Ball on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Presented annually by the Symphony and selected by a dedicated committee, the Harmony Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community.

“We are so honored to co-chair the 2022 Symphony Ball, and we look forward to presenting a beautiful evening of dinner, dancing, and music in the stunning Schermerhorn Symphony Center,” said Inman and Shields. “The Ball is very special to us, helping the Symphony bring exceptional artistry to the stage and free music education programs to our Middle Tennessee children. Everyone, young and old, benefits from more music in their lives.”

Inman and Shields have been patiently waiting for their time to chair the white tie event since before the pandemic. They have collaborated with event designer Amos Gott to create a magical evening for Symphony Ball attendees. Shaun and Gordon Inman are opening their home for the Patron Party on Tuesday, December 6, which will kick off a glamorous week supporting The Nashville Symphony.

Lady A has long been a model of mainstream success, built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing, and a smooth fusion of country, rock, and pop. The trios 11 No. Ones, 18 million albums sold, 34 million tracks, five billion digital streams, and a global touring footprint prove that point. Known for their 9X Platinum hit “Need You Now,” which is the highest certified song by a Country group, they have earned CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row and countless other honors, including five GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and a Tony Award nomination. Over the past decade, the trio has made their mark internationally and stateside with their critically acclaimed headlining shows and through LadyAID, the group’s philanthropic fund, which supports multiple initiatives worldwide. For more information, visit ladyamusic.com.

Lady A

Past recipients of the Harmony Award include Chet Atkins, Kelsea Ballerini, Mike and Linda Curb, Rascal Flatts, Béla Fleck, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Marty Stuart, Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Steve Winwood, and Trisha Yearwood.

The GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony has earned an international reputation for its innovative programming and its commitment to performing, recording, and commissioning works by America’s leading composers. With more than 140 performances annually, the orchestra offers a broad range of classical, pops, jazz, and children’s concerts, along with an extensive selection of education and community engagement programs. The Nashville Symphony has released 40 internationally distributed recordings on Naxos, which have received 27 GRAMMY® nominations and 14 GRAMMY® Awards, making it one of the most active recording orchestras in the country. The orchestra has also released recordings on Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, and New West Records.