THE BIG GOOD, the Fort Worth nonprofit founded by Grammy Award–winning artist Leon Bridges and former TCU football coach Gary Patterson, has announced a big name to headline The Big Night 2026 in April.
Hello, Kacey Musgraves.
“We started THE BIG GOOD because we wanted to create something bigger than ourselves — something that gave back to the city that raised us,” Bridges said in a statement. “Having Kacey Musgraves join us in year five is special. Her artistry and her heart for community will make this our most meaningful year yet.”
The Big Night returns to Fort Worth on April 9 at River Ranch Stockyards.
Celebrating its fifth year, The Big Night has become one of Fort Worth’s most anticipated events, combining live music with a high-energy auction and a night focused on community impact.
Proceeds from the event will benefit four local nonprofit partners: Tarrant To & Through Partnership (T3), United Community Centers, UpSpire, and Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Since launching in 2021, THE BIG GOOD has invested more than $4.3 million into partner organizations addressing food insecurity, expanding education access, strengthening workforce development, and supporting essential community services across Fort Worth.
Musgraves, an eight-time Grammy Award winner, released her fifth studio album Deeper Well in March 2024. The album marked her biggest debut sales week, landing at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart and becoming her fifth No. 1 debut on the Top Country Albums chart. She launched the Deeper Well World Tour with sold-out shows worldwide, and the album’s single, “The Architect,” won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song.
The Big Night will also feature a special performance by Academy Award nominated Fort Worth artist Abraham Alexander.
“Fort Worth has shown us time and again that when we come together, real change happens,” Patterson said. “THE BIG GOOD has grown into something truly powerful. Every year, we see more people step up to be part of the mission. We’ve accomplished a lot in just five years, but we’re not slowing down.”
The Big Night has been voted Best Nonprofit Event in Fort Worth by Fort Worth Magazine for two consecutive years.
For sponsorship information and additional details about The Big Night 2026, visit thebiggood.org or contact Camille Kelly, director of development and events, at [email protected].