Opry 100: A Live Celebration is happening tonight! The star-studded show is in celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the show, including who’s performing, how to watch and more.
The Host:
Blake Shelton will serve as the evening’s host.
“Becoming a member of the Opry is a highlight of my life and career, and 15 years later I still get that same feeling of reverence and excitement every time I walk out on that stage,” Shelton says of the honor. “The Grand Ole Opry has been connecting the country music family for 100 years, and I’m so proud to be part of this historic celebration.”
The Performers:
Shelton will also perform, along with several other Grand Ole Opry members and frequent performers. The current list of performers includes Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill.
Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Kelsea Ballerini, and Keith Urban will perform live from the Grand Ole Opry’s former home, the Ryman Auditorium.
Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, The War And Treaty and Yolanda Adams, Bill Anderson, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Jeannie Seely, Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, and Scotty McCreery.will also appear, along with a special appearance by Randy Travis.
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The Songs:
We now know what some of the artists will be performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage.
- Reba McEntire will pay tribute to Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.
- Post Malone and Travis Tritt will perform Tritt’s classic hit, “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.”
- Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will honor George Jones and Tammy Wynette in song.
- Carly Pearce will pay homage to Dolly Parton
- Blake Shelton will join Trace Adkins and Clint Black for a ‘90s party jam, celebrating the entire decade
- Alan Jackson will sing “Chattahoochee.”
- Keith Urban will sing “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” with Crystal Gayle herself in the audience.
- Barbara Mandrell will return to television and introduce Kelsea Ballerini, who is performing Mandrell’s “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.”
- Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde will sing in tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
- Aloe Blacc along with The McCrary Sisters will honor Opry great Charley Pride with his signature song, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.”
- Luke Combs will perform “Hurricane,” along with a country classic.
- Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart will team up for a Hank Williams classic as well as Lainey’s debut single “Things A Man Oughta Know.”
- Scotty McCreery will serve as the announcer for the three-hour show.
The Reason for Opry 100: A Live Celebration:
Opry 100: A Live Celebration is part of the Grand Ole Opry’s year-long plan to celebrate a century of the Grand Ole Opry, which began on November 28, 1925.
“We’re pleased to partner with our Grand Ole Opry members to create a truly unforgettable evening as we kick off the Opry’s 100th year,” says Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group. “This special night of programming will connect millions of country music fans to the magic of the Opry, and we hope it inspires them to join us in Nashville as we celebrate this milestone all year long.”
How to Watch:
Opry 100: A Live Celebration will air live on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:00 PM to 11;00 PM ET on NBC, and also simulcast on Peacock.
How to Attend in Person:
A very limited number of tickets are still available at Opry.com.