‘Opry 100 Honors’ Kicks Off With Tribute To Loretta Lynn

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The Grand Ole Opry’s “Opry 100 Honors” series kicked off last night (May 13) with a special show honoring Opry trailblazer Loretta Lynn.

The special series of “Opry 100 Honors” shows pay tribute to the icons who have helped shape the Opry’s first century. The “Opry 100 Honors Loretta Lynn” show included performances by Opry member Crystal Gayle (Lynn’s sister), Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell, duo Twitty & Lynn (grandchildren of Lynn and Conway Twitty), and Opry members Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Rhonda Vincent. The night concluded with Russell’s take on Lynn’s classic “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” followed by an all-cast sing along.

The special series continues with a June 18 show paying tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash featuring performances by John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash, The Tennessee Four (including Johnny Cash’s grandson Thomas Gabriel on vocals), and Opry members The Gatlin Brothers and Lainey Wilson.

On July 8, Charlie Danielswill be honored with performances by Opry members Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Chris Young, Gretchen Wilson and more. Additional shows for August, September and October will be announced soon.

A portion of ticket sales from the shows will benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which has supported country music professionals in times of need for over 60 years. The fund provides financial assistance for medical bills, emergencies and other hardships faced by those in the industry.