{"id":2381959,"date":"2026-04-20T21:37:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2381959"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:37:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:37:28","slug":"celebrity-guest-list-revealed-for-unbridled-eve-derby-gala-in-louisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celebrity-guest-list-revealed-for-unbridled-eve-derby-gala-in-louisville\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity guest list revealed for Unbridled Eve Derby Gala in Louisville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The celebrity guest list for the 13th-annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala was unveiled Monday, and several notable actors, musicians, athletes and more are expected to be in attendance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The gala will be 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, the night before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, at the Galt House Hotel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Celebrity guests will include Anthony Ramos, Gina Torres, Andrea Canning, Danica McKellar, Melissa Joan Hart, Griffin Johnson, Nora Roberts, Zach Randolph and 2026 Miss America Cassie Donegan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The musical lineup for the gala includes, Richie Sambora, Phillip Phillips, Sugarhill Gang, John Elefante, Lorrie Morgan, Elliot Lurie and Johnny Edwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cRace times may change, but one thing will not &#8211; Unbridled Eve will continue to be an unforgettable experience,&#8221; said Tammy York-Day and Tonya York, co-founders of the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala and the Unbridled Charitable Foundation. \u201cWe have an unmatched lineup of top musical acts, as well as stars from stage, screen, sports, and new media. It&#8217;s all possible thanks to a family of volunteers, valued partners, and supportive sponsors, both long-time and new. For this one night, we bring people from around to the world to our old Kentucky home to showcase the best our community has to offer, while helping those in our community who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Performers\/Musical Guests:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Phillip Phillips \u2013 singer-songwriter and winner of American Idol <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Richie Sambora \u2013 guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist of Bon Jovi, Grammy winner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">John Elefante \u2013 Grammy-winning former lead singer of Kansas <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sugarhill Gang \u2013 pioneering hip-hop group best known for \u201cRapper\u2019s Delight\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Elliot Lurie \u2013 lead singer of Looking Glass; \u201cBrandy\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Orianthi \u2013 Australian guitarist and singer known for her work with Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper, and for her hit \u201cAccording to You\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lorrie Morgan \u2013 award-winning country music star<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Johnny Edwards \u2013 rock vocalist best known as a former lead singer of Foreigner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Crashers \u2013 one of the nation\u2019s best party bands; have shared the stage with several world-famous artists including Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Aerosmith, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Layla Spring \u2013 singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">JD Shelburne \u2013 Kentucky-based country artist known for high-energy performances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bob Guiney \u2013 television personality and musician, known from The Bachelor; Member of Band from TV<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">John Schneider \u2013 actor and country singer best known for The Dukes of Hazzard; Runner-up on Season 10 of \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alyssa &amp; Wayne Brewer \u2013 bluegrass and gospel performers known for their family band collaborations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">China Lacy \u2013 Singer\/Former Member of Linkin\u2019 Bridge <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nat Myers \u2013 Korean-American blues poet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Welcome Choir: Holy Spirit School Youth Choir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sports: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Warren Moon \u2013 NFL Hall of Famer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Zach Randolph \u2013 former NBA All-Star<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harry Douglas \u2013 ESPN Analyst <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Michael Eaves \u2013 Anchor, ESPN SportsCenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bonnie-Jill Laflin \u2013 Actress, sportscaster, and NBA scout for the Los Angeles Lakers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aron Haddad \u2013 actor\/pro wrestler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jeff Brohm \u2013 head football coach at the University of Louisville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MacKenly Randolph \u2013 UofL Women\u2019s Basketball starter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mario Urrutia \u2013 Former Cincinnati Bengals player and University of Louisville linebacker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Valerie Combs \u2013 pioneering UofL Women\u2019s Basketball player<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jean Cruguet \u2013 former Triple Crown winner on Seattle Slew<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Michael Manganello \u2013 Hall of Fame KY Derby Winner on Dust Commander<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sandy Hawley \u2013 Hall of Fame jockey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kaoru Tsuchiya Hawley \u2013 First Japanese female jockey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Other Celebrities\/VIPs: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Anthony Ramos \u2013 Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and Grammy-winning recording artist; \u201cHamilton\u201d, \u201cIn the Heights\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gina Torres \u2013 \u201cSuits\u201d, \u201cFirefly\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Andrea Canning \u2013 Dateline NBC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Griffin Johnson \u2013 part owner of 2026 KY Derby contender, Silent Tactic; Co-Founder of venture capital firm Animal Capital; TikTok influencer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Melissa Joan Hart \u2013 \u201cSabrina the Teenage Witch\u201d, \u201cClarissa Explains it All\u201d, \u201cHoliday in Handcuffs\u201d, \u201cA Merry Little Exmas\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Danica McKellar \u2013 actress, mathematician, and NY Times bestselling author; \u201cThe Wonder Years\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nora Roberts \u2013 bestselling romance and suspense author<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">John Schneider \u2013 \u201cThe Dukes of Hazzard\u201d; \u201cThe Masked Singer\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cassie Donegan \u2013 Miss America 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bob Guiney \u2013 \u201cThe Bachelor\u201d, host of \u201cDeal or No Deal\u201d, host of iHeart podcast, \u201cAlmost Famous: the OG\u2019s\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Amanda Christine \u2013 \u201cIT: Welcome to Derry\u201d; \u201cBlack Box\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rob Angel \u2013 founder of Pictionary; author<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dallas McGarity \u2013 Fat Lamb Chef and Owner; James Beard Award semifinalist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">David Domine \u2013 author of \u201cA Dark Room in Glitter Ball City\u201d which inspired the HBO Original \u201cMurder in Glitterball City\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nicolee Burks \u2013 Big Nita\u2019s Cheesecakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dr. Ajmal Zemmar \u2013 Renowned Neurosurgeon; 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