The 21st District Recovery Court (Recovery Court) will host its annual singer-songwriter night, The Stories Behind the Songs, presented by H.G. Hill Realty Company, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 7–9 p.m. at The Franklin Theatre.

This year’s artist lineup features HARDY, songwriting duo The Warren Brothers, and Charles Kelley of Lady A, who will share the stories behind their many chart-topping hits and collaborations while supporting Recovery Court’s 23-year mission to end the cycle of addiction in the community.

The intimate musical experience offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that fuels some of country music’s most recognizable songs. The Warren Brothers will once again serve as event hosts, bringing their signature storytelling style and songwriting catalog to the stage alongside Kelley and HARDY.

Recovery Court is funded through grants and donations and receives no taxpayer funding. For every $1 invested in recovery courts, at least $35 is saved in avoided criminal justice costs, making the program one of the most effective tools in reducing repeat offenses related to substance abuse.

Recovery Court’s alternative sentencing program in the 21st Judicial District allows local nonviolent offenders who suffer from substance use disorders the opportunity to complete an intensive, two-year, court-supervised recovery program instead of, or in addition to, traditional sentences.

In addition to an unforgettable show, attendees will learn how recovery courts reduce the revolving door of drug- and alcohol-related crime while lowering costs to the criminal justice system. Recovery Court spends approximately $15,000 per participant annually compared to more than $45,000 to incarcerate an individual for one year. Since 2004, more than 376 participants have successfully graduated from the program.