Long before topping charts and selling out arenas, Post Malone was a kid growing up in North Texas, tagging along at Texas Stadium where his father worked. Now, the global music sensation is making a full-circle moment — headlining the 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball, one of the largest and most iconic fundraising events in the region.
Post Malone was born Austin Richard Post, according to his IMDb profile. After relocating to Grapevine with his family when he was nine, Post spent much of his youth in North Texas, where his father worked as manager of concessions for the Dallas Cowboys.
His foray into music began when he joined a heavy metal band, the young musician later transitioning into hip hop. His father, who had also worked as a disc jockey in his youth, introduced him to different genres of music, reports IMDb — with the singer referring to his music as “genre-less.”
CBB’s announcement follows a banner year for the style-blending musician whose 2024 debut country album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Two tracks from F1-Trillion also received nominations, cementing his successful pivot into country music.
Joining Malone at the Ball is Chandler Walters, scheduled to perform on the VIP Stage. Walters, currently on tour with the global artist, is best known as the writer behind Malone and Morgan Wallen’s chart-topping hit, “I Had Some Help.”
Widely known as the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the Ball will be held under the leadership of co-chairs Courtney Derderian and Nina Sachse, who helped select the high-energy theme, “All Cylinders” — something Malone has been running on since his music debut.
Derderian, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Health and associate professor at UT Southwestern, has spent the last 12 years caring for children and families during life’s most challenging moments. After personal and professional experiences with cancer, Courtney joined the Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee in 2020, inspired by the mission and the incredible women leading it. She co-chaired the record-breaking 51st Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriting Committee.
Sachse, a dedicated real estate professional with 15 years of experience, has a deep passion for supporting cancer research, stemming from a deeply personal experience — losing her mother to cancer in 2014. The loss became the driving force behind her long-standing involvement with the Cattle Baron’s Ball. Since joining the committee in 2014, Nina has contributed to various aspects of the event, including co-chairing production, membership, and the silent auction.
Together, Courtney and Nina are ready to lead an unforgettable 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball that includes bringing in the iconic musical chart-toppers.
Proceeds from the Cattle Baron’s Ball, set to take place on Oct. 25 at Southfork Ranch, will benefit the American Cancer Society’s research, patient support, and advocacy programs. With Post Malone at the helm of entertainment, event organizers expect another record-breaking night for the cause.
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