Photo: Kirsten ShultzCarole King, John Fogerty and Mavis Staples are some of the many music luminaries appearing in a new PBS special premiering Friday at 9 p.m. ET.  From Dust to Dreams: Opening Night at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts documents a March gala celebrating the debut of the new Las Vegas facility.

The two-hour show features performances by stars from various genres, including Train frontman Pat Monahan, R&B singer Jennifer Hudson, and country stars Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Martina McBride and Emmylou Harris.

King is featured teaming up with some of her co-stars for collaborative renditions of her classic tunes.  She joins forces with McBride and Hudson on a version of "Natural Woman," and with Staples for a performance of "You've Got a Friend."

TV star Neil Patrick Harris serves as host for the event.

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