Country music has changed immensely since Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family pressed their first records in Bristol, Tennessee. However, thing thing has been constant for the last 100 years–The Grand Ole Opry. This year, the Opry will celebrate a century of country music with a star-studded event. Blake Shelton, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Skaggs, and many more were already slated to perform. Earlier today, the lineup got even bigger.
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Alan Jackson, Post Malone, and Keith Urban have joined the celebration’s lineup. However, they will likely not be the final additions to the three-hour TV special.
Opry 100: A Live Celebration will air Wednesday, March 19 at 8/7c on NBC. Fans will also be able to tune in on Peacock. Hosted by Blake Shelton, the celebration will feature performances from artists spanning the genre’s many styles and important eras.
Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group spoke about the celebration in a statement. “We’re pleased to partner with our Grand Ole Opry members to create a truly unforgettable evening as we kick off the Opry’s 100th year. This special night of programming will connect millions of country music fans to the magic of the Opry, and we hope it inspires them to join us in Nashville as we celebrate this milestone all year long,” he shared.
The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years with a Star-Studded Lineup
The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate this milestone with a three-hour broadcast packed with songs and stories from some of the genre’s biggest names. See the full lineup of performers below.
- Post Malone
- Alan Jackson
- Randy Travis
- Keith Urban
- Blake Shelton
- Alison Krauss & Union Station
- Jamey Johnson
- Ricky Skaggs
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Terri Clark
- Travis Tritt
- Yolanda Adams
- Bill Anderson
- Chris Janson
- Dustin Lynch
- Jeannie Seely
- Lauren Alaina
- Saea Evans
- Scotty McCreery
- Ashley McBryde
- Brad Paisley
- Carly Pearce
- Carrie Underwood
- Clint Black
- Dierks Bentley
- Garth Brooks
- Trisha Yearwood
- The War and Treaty
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Eric Church
- Marty Stuart
- Jelly Roll
- Reba McEntire
- Track Adkins
- Vince Gill
- Amy Grant
Fans can expect more names to be added to the star-studded lineup in the coming weeks.
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