FRANKLIN, Tenn. (September 19, 2025) — The anticipation is building as the curtain prepares to rise on one of Middle Tennessee’s most inspiring events! Twelve talented senior acts have been chosen to light up the stage at the Morning Pointe Foundation’s 7th Annual Seniors Got Talent Franklin showcase, returning to the iconic Franklin Theatre on Tuesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. From powerhouse vocalists and lively instrumentalists to one-of-a-kind performers, this year’s lineup promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment — and the chance to walk away with the $1,000 grand prize
Meet the stars of the show, ready to bring their talent center stage:
Lucius Talley, 86 – Percussionist (Spoons) (Nashville)
Chris Maze Musical Trio – Chris Maze (Lead Singer, 65), Joe Lawrence (Rhythm Guitar, 74), and Daniel Pierce (Lead Guitar and Bass Pedals, 74), all from Nashville
John Koski, 60 – Singer (Nashville)
Barry Cardinael, 77 – Pianist/Composer/Singer (Antioch)
Alicia Battle-Mahon, 74 – Singer (Franklin, TN)
Dwaine Allison, 64 – Singing Guitarist (Franklin, TN)
Gabe Lamog, 61 – Caribbean Steel Drums Player (Old Hickory/Wilson County)
Gail Valorani, 69 – Singer (with 2 accompanying musicians) (Franklin, TN)
Billy Robbins, 66 – Singer (Cumberland Furnace)
Brian Hanson, 69 – Singing Pianist (Nashville)
Randy Spencer (65) & Cathey Nelson (63) – Musical Duo (Nashville/Donelson)
Diane Lynne, 61 – Singer (Old Hickory/Wilson County)
These finalists will compete on one of Tennessee’s most celebrated stages for:
- $1,000 – First Place
- $500 – Second Place
- $250 – Third Place
- People’s Choice Award (determined by audience vote)
“We have sold out at our show for the last two years, and it seems like each year, the talent just gets better and better,” said Miranda Perez, Morning Pointe Foundation executive director. “We can’t wait to cheer on this year’s finalists. And besides celebrating our performers, we are celebrating that dozens of deserving students have benefitted directly from the funds raised at Seniors Got Talent Franklin.”
Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent isn’t just a celebration of timeless talent—it’s also a powerful fundraiser for the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to advancing senior care through education and community partnerships. Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and People’s Choice votes directly support scholarships in nursing and allied health fields at schools across Tennessee, including TCAT–Williamson, Motlow State Community College, and Columbia State Community College.
For more information about Seniors Got Talent or to purchase tickets, visit: morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/.
The Foundation hosts four Seniors Got Talent shows each year. Besides Franklin, shows are held in Tennessee in Chattanooga and Knoxville, as well as in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living, founded by senior healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow. The nonprofit was created in 2014 and has bestowed more than 146 scholarships in the Southeast to date.
Founded in 1997 by Vital and Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states. These include seven communities in Middle Tennessee. For more information, visit morningpointe.com.
