Get ready to yee, to haw, to root, to toot: The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its hundred year anniversary with a mega-concert featuring so many of our country favorites.
The three-hour special—Opry 100: A Live Celebration—will be broadcast live from Nashville, Tennessee on March 19. Here’s when and where to tune in, and what to expect:
What is Opry 100: A Live Celebration?
The Opry 100 special will celebrate the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary. For those unfamiliar, the Opry is a live country music broadcast founded in 1925 in Nashville, Tennessee. Today, these live performances are held at the Opry House, which was opened in 1972, and which itself has become an institution. Regular Opry performers can be offered membership into the organization, considered one of the highest honors for a country musician.
The live special will dive into the program’s history, including a look back at the many country artists who got their start on the Opry stage.
Where can I stream the special?
Opry 100 will stream live on NBC and Peacock on Wednesday, March 19 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Who’s performing?
NBC has confirmed dozens performers for the evening. Honestly, this stacked lineup makes me wonder if three hours is really enough time…
- Alan Jackson
- Alison Krauss & Union Station
- Ashley McBryde
- Amy Grant
- Brad Paisley
- Carly Pearce
- Carrie Underwood
- Clint Black
- Dierks Bentley
- Eric Church
- Garth Brooks
- Jame Johnson
- Jelly Roll
- Keith Urban
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Marty Stuart
- Post Malone
- Reba McEntire
- Ricky Skaggs
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Terri Clark
- The War and Treaty
- Trace Adkins
- Travis Tritt
- Trisha Yearwood
- Vince Gill
- Yolanda Adams
Who’s hosting?
Blake Shelton will do the honors.
“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,” said Shelton in a statement, per NBC. “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.”
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