Eric Nadel and
Michelle and Andy Heinz, credit Simon Luna Photography
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame radio announcer and Preston Hollow neighbor, Eric Nadel, will soon celebrate his 75th birthday. To mark the occasion, he’ll host a double-bill concert at the Longhorn Ballroom on Thursday, May 14, benefitting the Grant Halliburton Foundation. The event will combine celebration and personal significance for the legendary local broadcaster.
Nadel’s voice has become synonymous with the Texas Rangers throughout his 48-year radio career. He is also well-known for his mental health advocacy, and has discussed publicly his own struggles with anxiety, insomnia, and depression. This year will mark his 14th annual Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit Concert, which is held each year as a fundraiser for local organizations focusing on mental health education and services.
The Grant Halliburton Foundation will return as concert beneficiary in 2026, which also represents its 20th anniversary year. Based in Dallas, the nonprofit provides mental health education, training, and support, largely focused on suicide prevention. To date, the organization’s programs have reached over 350,000 area students, educators, and parents.
Grant Halliburton Foundation staff, credit Simon Luna Photography
“I am delighted to once again be able to raise money for the Grant Halliburton Foundation,” says Nadel. “I am proud to say that we have helped them grow tremendously over the years.”
Tickets for this year’s Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit Concert are now available online, starting at $25.80. In addition to music from co-headliners Sammy Rae and The Friends and Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, auction items will highlight autographed sports memorabilia and celebrity dinners. The event is presented by Haynes Boone, with KXT 91.7 serving as media sponsor. For more information visit www.granthalliburton.org/ericnadel.
