Opry’s ‘Salute The Troops’ Show To Honor U.S. Military In May
The Grand Ole Opry will honor the U.S. military and mark the USA’s upcoming 250th birthday with the return of a red-carpet parade and a special “Salute the Troops” Opry performance on May 19.
Among the artists set to perform at the tribute are Opry member Craig Morgan, who serves as an Army Reserve Warrant Officer, Lauren Alaina, The War And Treaty, the 100th US Army Band, and more. The Opry will also welcome 3-Star General Robert Harter, the Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General of the US Army Reserve Command, as a guest announcer. Lt. General Harter will preside over a future soldier swearing-in ceremony live on stage.
Honored active and veteran military guests attending the show will be invited to join a red carpet parade into the Opry House for the evening’s show. Leading the red-carpet walk will be Lt. General Harter, Retired US Army General Keith Huber with MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center, Carol Whitmore, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander and Hal Roesch, VFW Foundation Executive Director.
The public is invited to arrive at 5 p.m. to see the 100th US Army Band perform in the Opry Plaza before they lead the honored red carpet parade guests beginning at 5:45 pm. Opry House doors will open after the honored guests have entered the building for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are available at 615-871-OPRY and opry.com.
“As we gather for this Salute to the Troops event, we are proud to recognize both our newest recruits and the generations of service members who have answered the call,” says Lt. Gen. Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. “Presiding over the oath of enlistment is a privilege and a testament to the enduring strength of our all-volunteer force.”
