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Opry hosts centennial live celebration

Monday, January 27, 2025 – The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its centennial with NBC's "Opry 100: A Live Celebration," on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. eastern with Blake Shelton hosting.

Opry members Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill along with a special appearance from Randy Travis.

Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty also will participate. Other members of the Opry cast, as well as additional guests, will be announced soon.

"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. 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," Shelton said.

The broadcast will feature performances from the Grand Ole Opry House and Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, the Mother Church of Country Music and the Opry's most famous former home.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. central at www.opry.com.


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