Opry Announces Stacked Lineup For 100th Anniversary Live Celebration

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Clockwise left to right: Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, and Luke Combs via Facebook

The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years

Few stages will ever measure up to the prestige and honor of the Grand Ole Opry. The first Grand Ole Opry radio show aired in 1925 and went on to become known as the show that made country music famous. As the program grew in popularity, it consequently outgrew venues one after another.

Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty perform at the Grand Ole Opry in 1972
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In 1943, the show found a home in Nashville’s beloved Ryman Auditorium. Some of the genre’s most iconic moments happened within these walls. Johnny Cash met his future bride, June Carter, Hank Williams made his debut, and Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, and more were welcomed as Opry members.

The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium
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In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry moved to its current home, a 4,400-seat concert house that allowed the show the space to grow and evolve. What began as a small radio broadcast would become one of country music history’s most famous and influential programs.

The Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee
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Lineup Revealed For Opry 100: A Live Celebration

The Grand Ole Opry has announced a star-studded live concert special to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Opry 100 promises to be a “thrilling night honoring the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped country music.”

Country superstar and Opry member Blake Shelton will host the evening, which will feature some of the biggest and brightest names in country music. In a new announcement, the Opry revealed that the following artists are slated to perform:

Opry 100: A Live Celebration will air on Wednesday, March 19th, at 7 pm CT on NBC and stream on Peacock. Ticket information can be found here.

The Search For The Top 100 All-Time Greatest Country Songs

Ahead of the celebration, the Opry has enlisted the help of country music listeners to determine the 100 greatest country songs of all time. Fans can have their voice heard and submit nominations for the “ultimate country playlist” here.

See what songs some of your favorite country music artists suggested in the video below!

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