Joy Oladokun is making her Grand Ole Opry debut — and one of her heroes broke the news! On Monday night, Oladokun shared a video of herself finding out from Sheryl Crow that she’ll be performing at the storied Nashville venue for the very first time on Dec. 2. “Hey …
Read More »Grupo Frontera Will Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
The boys from Rio Grande Valley are heading to Nashville. On Wednesday evening, Grupo Frontera announced that they’ll be making their Grand Ole Opry debut on Nov. 7 as part of the storied institution’s centennial celebration. ”My people… we are very excited to make our @Opry debut!! This November 7, …
Read More »The Opry Goes to London With Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, and Mumford & Sons
There are few stages the world over more iconic than the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s “Mother Church of Country Music.” London’s Royal Albert Hall is one of them. And with a capacity of 5,272, it’s more than twice the size. British fans of country music filled every one of those seats …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Will Make Her Grand Ole Opry Debut in October
Do you want the Grand Ole Opry tour? On Friday, the storied Nashville institution announced that Sabrina Carpenter will be making her Opry debut on Oct. 7, in time for its centennial anniversary. Along with Carpenter, Laci Kaye Booth, Kameron Marlowe, and more artists to be announced will be added …
Read More »Why Grand Ole Opry Performers Dropped Hillbilly Caricatures in Favor of Cowboy Couture
Country music’s most famous stage and radio show is marking its 100th anniversary this year with special performances, honors, and a recent three-hour NBC TV special. But fans of country music, and broadcast history too, would be remiss to not seek out a copy of 100 Years of Grand Ole …
Read More »Luke Combs Showcases 'Hurricane,' 'The Grand Tour' at 'Opry 100'
Luke Combs took the stage at Opry 100: A Live Celebration last night, performing two songs during the Nashville event. The musician offered a moving rendition of his debut single “Hurricane,” explaining he previously played the track during his Grand Ole Opry debut almost nine years ago. Combs noted, “I’m …
Read More »Watch Kelsea Ballerini Cover Barbara Mandrell's 'I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool'
Kelsea Ballerini celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a moving cover of Barbara Mandrell‘s 1981 tune “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Ballerini took the Nashville venue’s stage as Mandrell herself sat on a stool nearby, swaying along to the song. The lyrics made special …
Read More »'Opry 100: A Live Celebration:' How to Watch the Grand Ole Opry Special Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Table of Contents How to Watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration Special Online Opry 100: A Live Celebration Performers How to Watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration Special …
Read More »Ringo Starr Is Making His Grand Ole Opry Debut
Nashville is reaching peak Ringo. On the heels of his new country album, Look Up, Ringo Starr will make his Grand Ole Opry debut next month. The former Beatles drummer was invited to perform on the long-running country-music radio show by Emmylou Harris, herself an Opry member. Harris popped the …
Read More »Watch Post Malone at the Grand Ole Opry With Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, and Others
The Grand Ole Opry hosted Post Malone‘s version of a welcome wagon on Wednesday when he made his debut at the country music institution. After months of overtures to the genre’s tastemakers in preparation for his upcoming Friday release, F-1 Trillion, Malone flanked his performance with appearances by Brad Paisley, …
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