A Night Full of Stars 2026

MAY 30, 2026

5:30pm Cocktails

6:30pm Dinner and Concert

LIBERTY HALL, THE FACTORY @ FRANKLIN 

All proceeds from A Night Full of Stars benefit BrightStone's educational programs supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The evening will include a special concert performance by GRAMMY, ACM, CMA and CMT Award-winning Country star Carly Pearce, plus the BrightStone student show choir, a silent auction, reception, and dinner. 

Empowering potential. Enriching lives.

BrightStone's mission is to provide a comprehensive work, social support, and residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), expanding their potential and helping them develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

At BrightStone, we focus on each individual's unique abilities, talents, and skills, offering a diverse range of programs that include vocational training, art education, development of life and social skills, and over 10 elective programs to give our students more individual choice. We're not just a program but a community where friendships are forged and skills are honed.

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About CARLY PEARCE: Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre's forward progression. GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and the PLATINUM-certified history-making title track, and she hasn't slowed down since. Now a Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member who has performed on the famed stage more than 100 times, Pearce has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" with Ashley McBryde and 2x PLATINUM-certified "What He Didn't Do." Her critically acclaimed 2024 album hummingbird includes PLATINUM-certified lead single "we don't fight anymore" (featuring Chris Stapleton), which earned Pearce her second GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and fifth Top 5 Country Radio hit. With her highly anticipated fifth studio album on the way, Pearce continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality. Recent tracks "Dream Come True" and "Church Girl" have been deeply connecting with fans, critics & fellow country stars alike, giving audiences a glimpse of what's next in this bold new era for Pearce. Most recently, Pearce released an acclaimed duet with Riley Green, "If I Don't Leave I'm Gonna Stay" that lit up across socials with sultry lyrics and a steamy accompanying music video. This spring, Pearce continues to build her global audience, returning to Australia for the CMC Rocks Festival before a headlining performance at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall as part of her UK and Ireland "Inside the Dream" tour. For tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.

Presenting Sponsor:

Constellation Sponsor: Beth and Don Stinnett

Starlight Sponsors:

Cathy and Bill Gracey

Cheryl and Wayne Smith

Dianne and John Spooner

Host Committee: 

Christina Christiansen

Cindy Church

Hope and Pete Fisher

Becky Harrell

 
Table Hosts:

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Tracey and Jim Anisi

Kerry and Keith Arendsee

Jessica Borne

Vickie and Rob Carroll

Beth and Dan Croley

Kathleen and John Dodd

Brenda and Gary Hauk

Sadie and Eric Holden

Marilyn and Calvin LeHew

Shannon and Sam McGahren

Alecia and Lee Rose

Sarah and Tommy Summers

Bradley and Kelley Wooldridge   

Underwriting Support:

Know Before You Go

We are looking forward to welcoming you to A Night Full of Stars this Saturday, May 30th at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin!

A few important reminders as you prepare for the evening:

• Cocktail Hour begins (Doors Open) at 5:30 PM.  We encourage guests to arrive early to enjoy cocktails, fellowship,and our silent auction before dinner and the evening program begins.
• Parking at The Factory can be limited, especially during busy weekend hours, so we encourage you to allow extra time for parking and arrival. Carpooling OR rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are also encouraged for convenience.
• Please note that there will be some temporary construction fencing near the Liberty Hall turnaround area beginning Friday,May 29. The usual entrance will remain open, though you may notice slight adjustments to the walking path as you enter the venue.
• If you have not already done so, please complete your online check-in and submit your guest names by Thursday, May 28 to help us ensure a smooth arrival experience for everyone.
• Our silent auction is now officially open for bidding! You do not have to be present to win, so feel free to share the link with friends and family who may want to support BrightStone from afar!
• And lastly... Attire for the evening is upscale casual.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you and share an unforgettable evening benefiting BrightStone!

With gratitude,

The BrightStone Team