Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Nashville Comedy Fundraiser

The 2026 Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without benefit raised more than $300,000 for The Store, with another event planned for 2027.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: February 19, 2026

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley raised more than $300,000 for The Store during the fourth annual Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without fundraiser at Zanies in Nashville on April 19, 2026.

The sold-out event featured comedians Jeff Allen, Bo Johnson, and Eeland Stribling, with Paisley also serving as emcee. The 2026 fundraiser brought the event’s four-year fundraising total to more than $800,000.

2026 Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Comedy Fundraiser

The fourth annual Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without took place during the Nashville Comedy Festival at Zanies Comedy Night Club

2026 Event Details:

• Date: April 19, 2026

• Location: Zanies Comedy Night Club in Nashville, Tennessee

• Hosts: Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley

• Comedians: Jeff Allen, Bo Johnson, and Eeland Stribling

• Beneficiary: The Store

• Amount Raised: More than $300,000

The event was presented by Prevost and sold out. Proceeds supported The Store, the Nashville nonprofit co-founded by Paisley and Williams-Paisley to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Middle Tennessee.

What Is Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without?

Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without is an annual comedy fundraiser benefiting The Store.

The first four events have now raised more than $800,000. Previous editions have featured comedians and performers including Nate Bargatze, John Crist, Henry Cho, Bonnie Hunt, Kevin Nealon, Dusty Slay, The Groundlings, and Aaron Webber. Paisley has also incorporated comedy and musical performances into the events.

The 2026 fundraiser coincided with the Nashville Comedy Festival, which included shows throughout Nashville in April.

What Is The Store?

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley co-founded The Store, a nonprofit that provides free groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Middle Tennessee.

Unlike a traditional food pantry model built around pre-packed boxes, The Store allows customers to select the food that works for their households, including fresh produce, proteins, dairy products, and pantry staples.

The organization also provides support services designed to help families build greater stability, including counseling, budgeting assistance, cooking classes, and other community resources.

The Store opened its original Nashville location in 2020. A second location opened on the campus of TriStar Centennial Medical Center in January 2026.

Will Brad Paisley’s Comedy Fundraiser Return in 2027?

Yes. The Store currently lists Groceries with Dignity, Comedy Without among its 2027 signature events.

A specific 2027 date has not yet been announced. This page will be updated when The Store announces the next event date, lineup, and additional details.

For more Brad Paisley news, see his 2026 tour dates and details on his 13-song Tacklebox – Disc 1 project.