Guests celebrated Nine Network’s 65th birthday at the Pioneer Spirit Gala at The Ritz-Carlton with a ‘Sparkle and Twang’ to reflect the theme of its latest documentary release by Ken Burns. The gala also honored the legacy of the late Jack Galmiche, former network president and CEO. Country singers Angelica and Justin Branum from Nashville got everyone tapping their toes, as well as a performance and interview with country music legend Marty Stuart. [VIP Guests] interim president and CEO Amy Shaw, gala co-chairs David and Mary Steward II, Cynthia Brinkley and Amy Shaw, board chair David Steward II, 2019 Jack Galmiche Pioneer Spirit Award honoree Patrick Sly.