Jelly Roll To Host ‘Opry NextStage Live From Texas’

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Genre-bending star Jelly Roll will return as host for the “Opry NextStage Live From Texas” show that will precede the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16 in Texas.

Taking place on May 15 at 2:30 p.m. CT at Lava Cantina in The Colony, Texas, the show, presented by Tecovas, will feature members of the newly-announced Opry NextStage Class of 2024: Anne Wilson, Chase Matthew, Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Madeline Edwards and Wyatt Flores, along with other special guests. This will mark the second time Jelly Roll has hosted the event.

“Opry NextStage is important because I think it’s creating a culture around younger artists, introducing them to the Opry the right way, and then bringing them up to that next stage,” said Jelly Roll on hosting last year’s show. “It’s showing them the way and getting that Opry love that we all look for in the industry. There’s no more special of a co-sign in country music than the Grand Ole Opry.”

Tickets for “Opry NextStage Live From Texas” are available through an exclusive Opry subscriber pre-sale on Thursday, March 21, at 10 a.m. CT. The general public on-sale begins Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m. CT via Eventbrite.

Since 2019, the NextStage program has introduced new talent to new fans and featured artists such as Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Tenille Townes and Lainey Wilson, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and Female Artist of the Year trophies the year following their NextStage inclusion. Other NextStage alums include Priscilla Block, Breland, Callista Clark, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane, Nate Smith, Morgan Wade, Hailey Whitters and Yola.

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