The Grand Ole Opry announced it will mark its historic 5,000th Saturday night broadcast on October 30, 2021, with a month of celebrations, a limited-time exhibit, and a star-studded night of performances on the iconic Opry stage. Opry members Marty Stuart and Carly Pearce appeared at a …
Read More »LISTEN: Austin Burke’s “Wet Dream”
In direct response to more than 20 million views (and counting) on social media, Austin Burke has unleashed “Wet Dream,” a song he co-wrote, recorded and posted on social media on July 30. His initial posts about the track captured candid and priceless reactions from his mom and grandma. “Wet …
Read More »Carly Pearce Invited To Become Grand Ole Opry Member
CMA and double ACM Award winner Carly Pearce has been surprised by Opry Member Dolly Parton with an invitation to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry family. The emerging songwriter/artist, who cut her teeth as a teenager at Dollywood, has long looked to the iconic superstar for …
Read More »Watch: Charlie Worsham’s “Believe In Love”
Charlie Worsham’s new song, “Believe In Love,” is out today via Warner Music Nashville. (Watch above) Reflecting on the song, Worsham shares, “‘Believe In Love’ takes me to Worsham Service Center, to stopping by after school and visiting with my Nanny and Papaw, who ran the shop. It takes me …
Read More »Leslie Jordan Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
The Grand Ole Opry welcomed actor/writer/comedian/singer Leslie Jordan for his Opry debut Saturday night in front of a full capacity crowd. Jordan’s performance as well as those by Brothers Osborne, Vince Gill, and Charlie Worsham aired on Opry Live on the Circle Network. Jordan was joined onstage during his set …
Read More »Ronnie Milsap To Release First Solo Project In Over Seven Years
Nashville: Ronnie Milsap defined the intersection of country and soul music when he hit Nashville after working the chitlin circuit alongside dear friends Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, who advised him to pursue the record business “because I can hear the music in your heart.” …
Read More »George Thorogood To Make Opry Debut April 24
Rock legend George Thorogood will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, April 24. “I’m incredibly humbled by the honor and excited to connect with this audience,” says Thorogood. “I’ll be stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage with my guitar to share some great American music.” “Of course …
Read More »Keith Urban And Mickey Guyton To Host 56TH ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music announced today that 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban, and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton, will host the 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in Country Music. CBS presents the 56th ACM Awards live from …
Read More »Win A Guitar, Help A Good Cause
The Grand Ole Opry is partnering with Opry member Dolly Parton to raise money for the Opry Trust Fund benefitting music industry professionals including touring and music industry professionals most affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The music industry has taken a big hit since the COVID-19 crisis began nearly …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Back To In-venue Audience Beginning October 3
The Grand Ole Opry will welcome back a limited in-venue audience beginning Saturday, October 3, a kick-off of the Opry’s 95th anniversary celebration. Opry members Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan are scheduled to perform. Bentley, also celebrating his 15th Opry anniversary, was inducted into the Opry …
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