Opry’s 99th Birthday Celebration To Feature Shows, Special Events
The Grand Ole Opry is gearing up for its big 99th birthday celebration with three nights of Opry shows plus daytime and evening special events on Oct. 10-13.
Performers helping celebrate the occasion will be Opry members Dailey & Vincent, The Gatlin Brothers, Crystal Gayle, Lorrie Morgan and Rhonda Vincent, along with Riley Green, Chapel Hart, Gretchen Wilson and the Opry debut of singer/actress Katharine McPhee.
Fans are also invited to the Opry Plaza for free live music and family-friendly activities, presented by Country Financial, to celebrate the Opry’s birthday on Friday (Oct. 11) evening and all-day Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 12-13).
Ticketed events during the weekend also include a Karaoke Fundraiser with Chapel Hart in Studio A on Friday night following the Opry show, with proceeds supporting the Opry Trust Fund, which offers financial assistance to those in the country industry during times of crisis or emergency.
There will also be a Rhett Akins Birthday Tailgate Party in Studio A on Saturday at 2 p.m. The songwriter will perform some of his No. 1 hits along with fan-favorite country classics. Attendees can enjoy birthday cake and join in on the Opry’s 99th birthday festivities. Ticket add-ons and packages are available at Opry.com.
The Opry’s 99th Birthday Week celebration will conclude on Sunday (Oct. 13) with the third annual Opry Community Day, where Tennessee locals can enjoy the Opry’s backstage tour free of charge. Guests will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at where country’s biggest stars and legends create history each week. Complimentary tours will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a valid Tennessee state ID. Guests can also enjoy live music, food and drinks and family-friendly fun on the Opry Plaza.
