Grand Ole Opry Promotes Three In Programming Staff
Pictured (L-R): Nicole Judd, Gina Keltner and Audrey McGrady. Photos: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry has promoted three on its Programming staff, including Nicole Judd, Audrey McGrady and Gina Keltner.
Judd has been promoted to Grand Ole Opry Associate Producer, Show Development, and will contribute to the development and production of all Opry shows, plus serve as a programming liaison with various teams including publicity, marketing, operations and finance. She will lead programming initiatives and events, including with partners WSM Radio, SiriusXM and other outlets. Judd has been with the company 17 years, most recently as Opry Marketing Manager.
McGrady has been promoted to Grand Ole Opry Talent Manager. In her role, McGrady manages all talent-related show advancement for Opry shows and contributes to numerous aspects of show production and programming strategy with the Opry programming and artist relations team. McGrady has been with the Opry since 2017.
Keltner has risen to Grand Ole Opry Associate Producer, Talent. In her new role, Keltner will book 220+ Opry shows per year and other events and initiatives, totaling more than 2,000 artist bookings annually. Keltner is marking her 25th year with the Opry.
“Nicole, Gina, and Audrey are all uniquely equipped to excel in these roles and keep the Opry building toward its momentous 100th year next year and into its second century,” says Grand Ole Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “Just as importantly, like so many of their fellow staff members, these women genuinely love the Opry and what it means to Nashville and to the people who make and love music.”
