The Grand Ole Opry is turning 100, and it’s doing so in style! On Wednesday, March 19, NBC will air Opry 100: A Live Celebration, a three-hour special hosted by none other than country superstar and Opry member Blake Shelton. Continue reading Details for Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary: Star-Studded NBC Special Hosted by Blake Shelton
The Grand Ole Opry once again joins together with Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer with the 16th Anniversary of Opry Goes Pink on Oct. 23 with Ashley McBryde flipping the switch on the Opry’s barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night. Continue reading The Opry Goes Pink With Ashley McBryde at the Switch
Get in the holiday spirit with Wynonna and friends as they celebrate the Christmas season tonight on NBC! Christmas at the Opry airs tonight at 8/7central.
Sara Evans was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family Saturday night (Oct. 7) during the Opry’s 98th Birthday weekend by Opry member Crystal Gayle. Continue reading Sara Evans Officially Welcomed Into Opry Family
CIRCLE network will debut the new, original series “History of Country Music,” on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th. Hosted by CIRCLE personality and RYMAN HOSPITALITY Country WSM-A/NASHVILLE “COFFEE, COUNTRY & CODY” morning show host BILL CODY, the show “chronicles Country music’s golden years and the albums, artists and advancements that made them historic,” according to the network’s description, while providing “context around how Country grew and expanded through political and social commentary.”
Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Ryan made his Opry debut last night fulfilling a major career milestone. Surrounded by members of his family and closest friends, Mike took the Opry stage and performed two of his previously released songs “Dear Country Music” and “Damn Good Goodbye.”
Mandy Barnett, one of the most heralded voices in music and a favorite of Grand Ole Opry fans, was surprised on her birthday last night with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Barnett has appeared on the Opry more than 500 times over the course of nearly 30 years. Opry member Connie Smith joined Barnett on stage to lead the Opry audience in “Happy Birthday”, then read a birthday card that included Barnett’s invitation. “You’ve felt like family since we first met, and on this, your special day, we’re honored to invite you to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry!” Smith read.
BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist CARLY PEARCE received the surprise of her life late last week when DOLLY PARTON invited her to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY. When the invitation was extended, PEARCE believed she was taping a promotion for the DOLLYWOOD theme park, where she got her start. As she took her mark for the shoot, PARTON walked in, and started talking about how PEARCE had played the OPRY more than 80 times, joking, “You’d think they’d make you a member.” PARTON then cracked a big smile, and said, “And they are! They’re asking you to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY!”
GRAND OLE OPRY members BRAD PAISLEY and BLAKE SHELTON will co-host the “GRAND OLE OPRY: 95 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC” special airing on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th at 9p (ET) on NBC-TV. The two-hour show will feature Country music stars performing their hits and covering classics. Additionally, the OPRY will open its archives that span a period of nine decades and include interviews, performances and appearances by Country artists in all stages of their careers. Later that same week, PAISLEY will celebrate his 20th anniversary as a GRAND OLE OPRY member. SHELTON is marking 10 years as a member.
TRACE ADKINS, DUSTIN LYNCH and BLAKE SHELTON will perform on the GRAND OLE OPRY’s SATURDAY night broadcast on MAY 9th. ADKINS and LYNCH will kick off the broadcast performing from the OPRY stage, with SHELTON joining virtually from his farm in OKLAHOMA immediately following. SHELTON will be accompanied by GWEN STEFANI, who will make her OPRY debut performing “Nobody But You,” alongside boyfriend SHELTON. Continue reading Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch And Blake Shelton Scheduled To Perform On Grand Ole Opry
