‘Opry 100 Honors’ Pays Tribute To Porter Wagoner
Tuesday night’s “Opry 100 Honors Porter Wagoner” finale of performers singing “Y’All Come.” Photo: © Grand Ole Opry, by Chris Hollo
The Grand Ole Opry continued its “Opry 100 Honors” series Tuesday night (Aug. 12) by honoring legendary Opry member Porter Wagoner.
Opry members Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, The Isaacs, Mandy Barnett and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, plus Rhett Akins, Chuck Mead, Gordon Mote and more paid tribute to Wagoner during the special “Opry 100 Honors Porter Wagoner” show.
Marty Stuart unveils his specially-designed Opry 100 themed mic stand on Tuesday night’s show “Opry 100 Honors Porter Wagoner.” Photo: © Grand Ole Opry, photo by Chris Hollo
During the tribute, Stuart unveil his specially-designed Opry 100 themed mic stand that was designed in the same iconic style worn by not only him but by longtime friend Porter Wagoner, whose style he emulated. The retro-styled stage wear both Stuart and Wagoner wore were designed by master designer Manuel Cuevas. The custom mic stand was inspired by Stuart’s style, reflecting his iconic wardrobe and specifically the look he wore on the night of his Opry induction, Nov. 28, 1992. The mic stand will be used for special performances throughout the Opry’s centennial celebration and was commissioned exclusively to celebrate Marty Stuart for the Opry’s 100th year.
Upcoming “Opry 100 Honors” shows will include “Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe” (Sept. 16) featuring Opry members Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury Band, Carly Pearce, Riders In The Sky as well as The Kentucky Headhunters, The Brothers Comotose and more, and “Opry 100 Honors Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff” (Oct. 18) featuring performances by Opry members Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Gary Mule Deer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Steve Wariner, plus Chonda Pierce, and more.
