Don Henley presented Clint Black the Stephen Bruton Award at the Lone Star Film Festival.
On November 10, Eagles frontman Don Henley presented Clint Black with the Stephen Bruton Award at the Lone Star Film Festival at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas.
The prestigious award is named after Stephen Bruton, a musician and songwriter from Fort Worth whose noteworthy achievements included producing the music for the film Crazy Heart right before his death from cancer at age 60 in 2009. In remembrance, the award is presented to individuals whose music careers have made waves in film and television. Previous recipients include Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Lyle Lovett, Ray Benson, and Betty Buckley.
Black was recognized with the 2016 award for his contribution to multiple films and television shows as a singer-songwriter and music producer, as well as his status as a country music icon. Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and has charted nearly a dozen No.1 singles including hits like “Nothing but the Tailgates” and “When I Said I Do.”
“It is incredibly humbling to be recognized for my life’s work, even though it’s still a work in progress,” Black said in a press release. “Adding to the great honor, the award’s namesake is one of our best loved and most talented musicians and songwriters, Stephen Bruton. I’m so grateful for all of the support that has led to this moment, especially from my fans who have been there for every album and acting gig along the way.”
Black went on to thank Don Henley for taking time out of his schedule to be there. “His work has had a huge impact on me, and it adds some mighty fine icing to an already great moment in my career,” Black said.
Catch up with Clint Black here and Don Henley here.
Find out more about the Lone Star Film Festival at their website.
