Star-studded Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Party Returns for 33rd Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 2, 2022) — The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, internationally recognized as the “premier” Kentucky Derby gala and counted among the “Ten Best Parties in the World” by Condé Nast, is proud to announce the celebrity lineup for its 33rd annual gala. The many celebrity guests will include:
- Janet Jackson
- Jason Aldean
- Sam Hunt
- Orlando Bloom
- Justin Hartley
- Darius Rucker
- New Edition – Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant
- Richie Sambora
- Blair Underwood
- Morgan Wallen
- Stephen Dorff
- Joey Fatone
- Travis Tritt
- Taylor Dayne
- Orianthi Panagaris
- Lamar Jackson
- Courtney Sixx
- Sofia Pernas
- Chase Rice
- Judge Greg Mathis
- Tanya Tucker
- Tamar Braxton
- Elle Smith – 2021 Miss USA
- Larry Birkhead and Dannielynn Birkhead
- Scott Haze
- Duke Nicholson
- William F. Jordan, Jr.
The star-studded bash is held at the Louisville, Kentucky home of Patricia Barnstable Brown. “Our historic 33rd year will be extraordinary,” said Patricia. “We’re so glad to be back and to celebrate with all of our friends again!”
About the Barnstable Brown Gala
The celebrity-packed gala, known for its musical extravaganza, has raised and donated approximately $17 million to the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky over the past 13 years. Founded by twin sisters Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla Barnstable, along with Patricia’s late husband David E. Brown, M.D., this year’s gala will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, beginning at 8 p.m.
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