Switchfoot Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Switchfoot. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

Switchfoot made their Grand Ole Opry debut last Thursday (July 23).

Their three-song set earned a standing ovation and included a duet with Lainey Wilson on their new song, “Beautiful Life.” They also performed their hit “Dare You To Move” and “Only Hope,” which was famously covered by Mandy Moore in the 2002 film A Walk To Remember. After the show, Switchfoot headed to Studio A inside Opry House for a special performance and Q&A with 100 fans.

“We have many ties to Nashville, we have made many records out here,” shared lead vocalist Jon Foreman from the stage. “To be the kid who is couch surfing around Nashville and writing songs trying to figure out why they’re on the planet, and to be playing one of those songs years and years later, is a dream come true. Thank you so much for having us.”

The band recently released their new album Forever Now, which was produced by Mike Elizondo at his studio in Nashville. “Absolution” off the project is currently in the top 30 on alternative radio. Switchfoot will embark on their “Forever Now Tour” this fall, with stops in Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C. and more. Before the tour, they will make festival appearances at The Festival at Sandpoint, Afterburn Music Festival, Rock The Pines and more.

Switchfoot & Lainey Wilson. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

Lainey Wilson & Switchfoot. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

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