The Opry 100 Celebration Just Added Even More Country Titans to Its Lineup
Check out the new performers added to the lineup, and watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration on Wednesday, March 19.
It'll be a night to remember. With Opry 100: A Live Celebration just weeks away, a slew of new performers have been added to the already A-list lineup of musicians who will salute the Grand Ole Opry in a giant concert special broadcast on NBC. Read on to find out more.
Opry 100 adds new performers to its lineup!
On March 6, NBC announced that the following performers had been added to the Opry 100 lineup: Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Post Malone, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Travis Tritt, and Yolanda Adams.
Opry members Bill Anderson, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Jeannie Seely, Lauren Alaina and Sara Evans, and Scotty McCreery will also be making appearances.
"Didn't think I could get more excited about this. And now I am!!! 🔥🔥🔥" wrote one excited fan under the announcement on Instagram.
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All of this is in addition to the many musicians previously announced as performers and guests. They include Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, and The War and Treaty.
Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis, who suffered a severe stroke in 2013, will also make a special appearance.
Blake Shelton will host and perform
“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. 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,” Shelton said in a statement.
How can I watch Opry 100?
The three-hour special, featuring performances live from Nashville, will air on NBC on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m., ET and will be simulcast on Peacock.
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The three-hour live event is primarily a concert but also a look back at the history of the Opry, which was founded in 1925 and has played host not just to country stars but new artists, comedians, and other celebrities. It will also explore the Opry House and other physical stages that are part of the Opry legacy.
