Everything You Need To Know About The “Opry 100” TV Special
on Mar 12, 2025
Grand Ole Opry Plots TV Special To Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary
The Grand Ole Opry is just days away from celebrating its 100th anniversary during a live TV special, fittingly named Opry 100.
As the Opry website details, November 28, 1925, is widely viewed as the day the Grand Ole Opry was born. That’s the date George D. Hay launched the WSM Barn Dance, featuring 77-year-old fiddle player Jimmy Thompson.
During a broadcast two years later (in 1927), Hay said, “For the past hour we have been listening to the music taken largely from the Grand Opera, but from now on we will present the Grand Ole Opry.” The name caught on, and the WSM Barn Dance became the Grand Ole Opry.
In the decades since then, the Opry has been the setting for some historic moments, even after its physical location moved. In 1974, it relocated from the Ryman Auditorium (known as “The Mother Church of Country Music”) to the Grand Ole Opry House, which it still calls “home” today.
For many country artists, there is no greater honor than being asked to become an Opry member. It’s something many singers dream of until that life-changing moment finally happens.
In the past 100 years, the Opry has welcomed a long list of superstar members, including Patsy Cline, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, and Lainey Wilson.
With 2025 being a milestone year, the Opry 100 TV special is just the beginning of what the Opry has planned to celebrate. Learn more about the program below, including details about how to watch and who’s performing.
When Is The Opry 100 TV Special?
The Opry 100 TV special will air live from the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, March 19 at 8/7c.
How Can I Watch The Opry 100 TV Special?
You can watch Opry 100 on NBC. If you don’t get NBC on your regular TV service, the show will also be available to stream on Peacock. The Peacock Premium plan costs $7.99 per month (+tax) or $79.99 per year.
Who Is Hosting?
Grand Ole Opry Member Blake Shelton is hosting the program!
Can I Watch The Show In Person?
The Opry 100 special will have a live audience in the Opry House. Tickets have already been on sale for a few weeks, so there aren’t many left. But if you’re interested in attending the show, you can check for ticket availability here.
Please note that if you attend, some of the artists listed on the lineup will perform from the Ryman Auditorium instead.
Who’s Performing During The Opry 100 Special?
Opry 100 boasts an all-star lineup of performers, including Opry members and special guests. The lineup was unveiled in two separate announcements, with the latest list of names just revealed on March 6.
See the full lineup below:
- Alan Jackson
- Reba McEntire
- Jamey Johnson
- Blake Shelton
- Trisha Yearwood
- Clint Black
- Ricky Skaggs
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Garth Brooks
- Amy Grant
- Lainey Wilson
- Trace Adkins
- Brad Paisley
- Post Malone
- Eric Church
- Carrie Underwood
- Vince Gill
- Alison Krauss & Union Station
- Travis Tritt
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Yolanda Adams
- Terri Clark
- Keith Urban
- Carly Pearce
- Dierks Bentley
- Ashley McBryde
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Marty Stuart
- The War and Treaty
Plus, Randy Travis will make a special appearance!
Who are you most excited to see during the Opry 100 TV special?
