Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival unleashed its 100-plus-artist lineup for 2019, and it includes a number of country-centric performers, including Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, Ruston Kelly and more. For the second year in a row, Bonnaroo will feature the Grand Ole Opry stage, with special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.…
The Grand Ole Opry’s most energetic performer, Chris Janson, needs your help. After performing at the Opry over the holiday break, Chris’ Fender guitar was stolen out of his car. Chris posted a notice on social media, saying, in part, “If anyone sees or hears about it, please notify local PD and me! Thanks y’all.…
Stay gold, Dolly Parton. Today (Jan. 4), the Queen of Country is celebrating her golden anniversary—that’s 50 years—as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. “It was always my dream to be on the Opry,” says Dolly. “I actually got to sing on the Grand Ole Opry when I was about 10 years old. I…
Longtime fan-favorite Mark Wills will be the newest addition to the Grand Ole Opry. Mark was invited by Vince Gill to join the venerable organization during his performance on Dec. 21. Vince surprised Mark with the invitation, saying, “We at the Opry would like to ask you to become the next member of the Grand…
On Jan. 4, 2019, Dolly Parton will celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. To commemorate the milestone accomplishment, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week in October with a number of performances on Oct. 10, 11 and 12. Oct. 10 | Opry Country Classics featuring performances of Dolly’s No. 1…
The Grand Ole Opry is rolling out a new campaign in 2019: Opry NextStage, which features yearlong collaborations with rising country artists Tegan Marie, Riley Green, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning. The collaborations will include live performances, strategic marketing support and short-form documentaries. According to the Opry, the goal is to create a “connection between…
Carrie Underwood joined forces with the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 26 for the 10th annual Opry Goes Pink show in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carrie flipped the switch on the Grand Ole Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night as she took the stage to perform two shows that…
The Grand Ole Opry paid homage to icon Ray Charles on Oct. 8 with a special showcase that was hosted by Darius Rucker and featured performances by Darius, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Leela James, Jessie Key, Chris Young and Boyz II Men. The night’s performances…
North Carolina native Kellie Pickler will give her home state a welcome monetary boost when she teams with the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 6 for two shows to benefit those affected by Hurricane Florence. When fans order tickets using the code HCRELIEF5, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the American Red…
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Bill Murray made his surprise debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 25 as he joined the SteelDrivers and John Prine onstage to sing “Paradise,” a tune from John’s 1971 self-titled debut album. The Opry shared a couple of photos of the A-list ensemble via Twitter, saying, in part: “This is one #OpryMoment you…
