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Swan Ball 2026 Entertainer
Little Big Town—comprised of Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook—are one of country music's most enduring and celebrated groups. Over a 25-year career, the GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, AMA, and Emmy Award-winning band has delivered a string of genre-defining hits including "Boondocks," "Pontoon," "Tornado," "Day Drinking," and the history-making, best-selling country single of 2015, "Girl Crush."
Their acclaimed albums Tornado, PainKiller, The Breaker (which debuted at No. 1 and featured the GRAMMY-winning “Better Man”), Nightfall, and Mr. Sun have collectively produced multiple No. 1 singles and earned widespread critical praise. To date, the group has amassed more than 45 major award nominations and over 20 wins across the industry’s most prestigious honors.
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Little Big Town released their first-ever Greatest Hits album—featuring collaborations with Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Sugarland—alongside their first Christmas album, The Christmas Record. They recently wrapped their headlining Summer Tour '25, continuing their legacy as one of country music's most respected and influential groups.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance as Little Big Town takes the Swan Ball stage for an evening of music, energy, and extraordinary harmony.
2026 Swan Award Winner
The prestigious Swan Award will be presented to music industry leader and philanthropist Joe Galante. A transformative force in country music for more than four decades, Galante helped elevate the genre to global prominence as Chairman of Sony Music Nashville, shaping the careers of some of its most iconic artists. His contributions have earned him induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with the ACM Icon Award and the CMA’s J. William Denny Award.
Yet it is Galante’s deeply personal and far-reaching philanthropy that defines his legacy. In memory of his late wife, Phran, he established the Phran Galante Memorial Fund for Lung Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and supported the creation of the Phran Galante Center for Pet Wellness at the Pet Community Center. His generosity has also advanced care for children and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and expanded access to music education through the CMA Foundation.
A founding member of Leadership Music, Galante has invested in future generations of industry leaders while supporting organizations across the community, including Alive Hospice. Known for his humility and quiet generosity, he leads by example—showing up, doing the work, and changing lives.
By aligning extraordinary influence with enduring compassion, Joe Galante embodies the spirit of the Swan Award.
Swan Ball 2026 Jeweler
A visit to Richters of Palm Beach on Worth Avenue reveals a world of exceptional vintage jewelry, curated with a discerning eye and deep respect for craftsmanship. The family is known for sourcing extraordinary mid-century pieces by the most celebrated French, Italian, and American designers of the twentieth century, each selected for its quality, condition, and enduring style.
A multigenerational family venture, Richters traces its roots to the late nineteenth century, with the family establishing a presence in Palm Beach in 1969. Today, brothers Stefan and Dudley Richter, along with the next generation, continue the tradition—traveling extensively to uncover rare and significant jewels from the postwar era.
The collection reflects a commitment to artistry, provenance, and timeless elegance, offering pieces that feel both historically important and strikingly modern.