Grand Ole Opry To Celebrate 100th Birthday With NBC Special

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The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated with the NBC special, Opry 100: A Live Celebration, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock. The evening will be hosted by Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton.

The three-hour live celebration will feature performances from Opry members 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 and a special appearance from Randy Travis, as well as some of the Opry’s fan favorites, including Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty. Many other members of the esteemed Opry cast, as well as additional guests, will be announced soon.

“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 says.

A limited number of tickets for the show will go on sale this Friday (Jan. 31) at 10 a.m. CT at opry.com.

“We’re pleased to partner with our Grand Ole Opry members to create a truly unforgettable evening as we kick off the Opry’s 100th year,” shares Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group. “This special night of programming will connect millions of country music fans to the magic of the Opry, and we hope it inspires them to join us in Nashville as we celebrate this milestone all year long.”

The telecast will be executive produced by Silent House Productions’ Emmy Award winners Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn, along with R.A. Clark and Steve Buchanan.

“It’s a true privilege to be a part of celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, an iconic stage that has welcomed so many legendary artists who’ve shaped the heart of country music,” says Bracco, Silent House Productions’ President. “We’re humbled and honored to help bring this historic moment to life, paying tribute to the voices and stories that have made the Opry an enduring symbol of musical history.”

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