Grand Ole Opry Announces Opry NextStage Class Of 2025

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Pictured (L-R): Tucker Wetmore, Dasha, Tigirlily Gold’s Kendra Olson and Krista Slaubaugh, Kaitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper, Chayce Beckham and Avery Anna

The Grand Ole Opry has announced the 2025 class for its Opry NextStage program, presented by Tecovas, which spotlights country’s rising talent on the Opry stage and across Opry Entertainment Group platforms. The new Opry NextStage class includes Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper, Tigirlily Gold and Tucker Wetmore.

Opry members Ashley McBryde and Pam Tillis, along with 2019 Opry NextStage alum Riley Green and host of the annual “Opry NextStage Live From Texas” Jelly Roll, appeared at an industry event hosted by WSM’s Kelly Sutton to announce the Opry NextStage class of 2025. 

“For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has been the cornerstone of country music, championing artists at every stage of their careers,” says Jordan Pettit, Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations for Opry Entertainment Group. “Opry NextStage continues this rich tradition by showcasing country music’s next generation through Opry platforms that connect these amazing artists to country music lovers worldwide.”

For the remainder of the year, the Opry NextStage class will receive support from Opry Entertainment Group and presenting sponsor, Tecovas, through Opry performances, NextStage shows and heightened promotion to fans across brand platforms.

Since its launch in 2019, Opry NextStage artists have achieved a combined 33 No. 1 hits, spending a total of 43 weeks atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase airplay chart. The program has introduced fans to rising stars such as Green, Hailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, Parker McCollum and Tenille Townes—all of whom went on to win ACM New Male or Female Artist of the Year after their NextStage inclusion. Wilson also made history as the first Opry NextStage alum to become an Opry member.

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