The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 100th anniversary of its 1925 inaugural broadcast this Friday (Nov. 28) with a worldwide livestream of two shows.

“It’s truly amazing to me to think that what began as a regional radio broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925 is thriving more today than ever before and that exactly 100 years after that first performance, fans will be able to see and hear the celebration wherever they are around the globe,” says Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “Families will be able to come together this Thanksgiving weekend and celebrate 100 years however they want—by tuning in on WSM or Sirius XM radio or by watching via Opry social media and YouTube. We promise a show that rises to the occasion of having been a century in the making.”

Performers across the two shows that evening will include Bill Anderson, Kathy Mattea, Trace Adkins, Anderson, Mandy Barnett, T. Graham Brown, Steven Curtis Chapman, Henry Cho, John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Jamey Johnson, Dustin Lynch, Mattea, Charlie McCoy, Scotty McCreery, Gary Mule Deer, Lorrie Morgan, Riders In The Sky, Ricky Skaggs, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, The Whites, Mark Wills and Suzy Bogguss.

The livestream will be available on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Tickets to attend the show in person are also available now.

Julien’s Auctions’ two-day annual “Played, Worn, & Torn” auction recently concluded in Nashville at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, showcasing over 800 pieces of historical musical memorabilia from the biggest names in entertainment.

The final day of the auction included an array of treasures, from stage-played guitars and assorted gear to handwritten lyrics, iconic fashions, artwork, home decor, sports memorabilia and assorted personal artifacts.

Throughout the event, the auction block showcased items from music legends and contemporary superstars including Prince, Michael Jackson, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Adam Clayton, Queen, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Duran Duran and The Ramones, among many other treasures.

Among the auction highlights were Janet Jackson’s 1993-1994 “Janet World Tour” Stage-Worn Ensemble, which earned $28,800 at nearly triple the estimate, and Chappell Roan’s 2024 “Guts World Tour” stage-worn costume, which captured $16,000, shattering estimates.

“Wrapping up Day 2 of ‘Played, Worn, & Torn’ has been nothing short of remarkable,” says Martin Nolan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Julien’s Auctions. “The excitement surrounding The Kirk Hammett Collection—more than 100 pieces from one of rock’s most iconic guitarists—was unparalleled, and the passion for items tied to artists like Chappell Roan and Janet Jackson shows just how vibrant and far-reaching today’s music culture is. What makes this auction truly special is the incredible group of charities we were able to support, including MusiCares, Teen Cancer America, Gibson Gives, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. These past two days have been a tribute to creativity, legacy, and community, and we’re deeply grateful to the fans, collectors, and partners who helped bring it all to life.”

The enthusiasm over the Kirk Hammett Collection drove the collection to a complete sell-out, raising much-needed funds for MusiCares, and several of the additional lots sold benefit philanthropic causes including Gibson Gives, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and Springfield Black Tie, Missouri’s premier LGBTQ+ Gala supporting the local LGBTQIA+ community.

Highlights of the auction’s final day included:
Madonna 1988-1989 “Express Yourself” MTV Video Music “Moonman” Award ($16,000)
Prince 1998 NBA All-Star Game-Worn Custom-Made Ensemble with Photo ($12,800)
Bon Jovi Franck Muller 18k Yellow Gold “Master Banker” Wristwatch, ($7,680)
Amy Winehouse Studio Played Nord Electro 2 Keyboard with Stand ($6,400)
John Mayer Signed PRS Silver Sky Electric Guitar, Black Tee Satin ($6,400)
Sabrina Carpenter “Manchild” Music Video-Worn Peasant Top ($6,400)
Olivia Rodrigo 2021 “Variety” Magazine-Worn Moschino Crochet Set with Magazine ($5,760)
A-ha 1985 “Take On Me” Original Music Video Artwork ($5,120)
Rihanna 2009 “Hard” Music Video-Worn Bryce Aime Dress ($4,480)
Slash Signed and Illustrated Top Hat ($4,480)
Lady Gaga 2017 Worn Yuki for Rembrandt Caftan ($3,200)
Taylor Swift 2008 Used and Signed Drum Stick ($1,920)

Alison Prestwood Featured In CMHOFM Nashville Cats Program

This past weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featured Nashville bassist Alison Prestwood in their Nashville Cats Program, providing an in-depth interview with Prestwood moderated by Jon Freeman.

Throughout her time as a bassist, Prestwood has toured with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Olivia Newton-John and others. Her studio work can also be heard on songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Frankie Ballard, Faith Hill, LoCash, Tim McGraw, Little Richard, Jessica Simpson, Country Music Hall of Fame members Brooks & Dunn and more. Over the past few years, Prestwood has been on the road with Peter Frampton.

 

Riley Green Hosts Duckman Jam

Riley Green recently hosted his second Duckman Jam to kickoff duck season at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock. Jamey Johnson, Drake White and Lauren Watkins joined the show as special guests.

Green made a $100,000 donation to Ducks Unlimited through a percentage of ticket sales, combined with contributions from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and Green’s Buford Bonde Charitable Fund.

“Ducks Unlimited and AGFC are great partners who do so much work for waterfowl, not just in Arkansas, but around the world,” says Green. “I’m always happy to support wetland conservation whenever I can.”

 

Billy Strings Performs On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Billy Strings performed “Leaning on a Travelin’ Song” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last Thursday (Nov. 20).

 

Scotty Hasting Earns Emmy Nomination

Scotty Hasting‘s GRATEFUL: The Scotty Hasting Story has earned a 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Emmy Award nomination for Military – Short or Long Form Content. The film was produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and details Hasting’s journey as an Army veteran to now recording artist.

“I have only ever wanted to use my story and my music to help people, to try to inspire people, to show them that they can do so much more than they ever thought possible,” shares Hasting.  “I would have never in a million years thought that my story would be nominated for an Emmy. I am beyond excited and blessed and GRATEFUL.”

 

CMHOFM Celebrates Opening Of Wayne White: LIKE YOU KNOW

The Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition Wayne White: LIKE YOU KNOW last Thursday (Nov. 20). White is an artist, art director, illustrator and puppeteer from Chattanooga.

The exhibition includes 14 new “word paintings” by White, in addition to sketches and abstracts from his sketchbook. White’s word paintings feature oversized, three-dimensional text imaginatively integrated into vintage landscape reproductions. Throughout his career, White has worked as an illustrator for East Village Eye, New York Times, Raw Magazine and Village Voice, as well as a designer for the hit CBS television show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. He has also worked on various Billboard and MTV Music Video Awards award winning music videos, including Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight” and Peter Gabriel’s “Big Time.”

 

Onoleigh To Host OVATION Benefiting Musicians On Call

Onoleigh will host a holiday edition of her OVATION show on Dec. 1 at The Station Inn. This month’s program will benefit Musicians On Call.

The event will feature performances from J.P Burr, Noah Guthrie, Abigail Rose, The Dryes and Peytan Porter. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

“OVATION celebrates original artistry while giving back to the community that raised us. I’m so grateful we get to make music with purpose, especially during the holidays,” shares Onoleigh.

Marc Zelanko has joined ASCAP as Chief of Staff. He will report directly to CEO Elizabeth Matthews. Zelanko brings extensive experience in operations management, partnerships, transformation and chief-of-staff functions to the organization.

Zelanko comes to ASCAP from Paramount Global, where he spent the last 20 years. At Paramount, he spearheaded strategic initiatives that spurred growth, strengthened operations and created efficiencies across global teams, including creating CEO-level senior leadership forums, leading the COVID Task Force, reducing liabilities, and coordinating the Viacom Marketing Council.

Additionally, he helped scale Scratch, a creative SWAT team and consultancy born out of MTV. Before Paramount, he spent time at Booz Allen Hamilton as an associate. Zelanko is graduate of Harvard University and earned his MBA at Harvard Business School.

“Marc is the perfect fit to help ASCAP deliver on our mission to grow revenues and drive efficiencies for the benefit of our more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers,” says Matthews. “He brings a wealth of experience working cross-functionally to lead complex global initiatives, and we are excited to add him to our senior leadership team.”

“ASCAP has a mindset of innovation and evolution to meet the changing needs of its members and licensees,” adds Zelanko. “I look forward to bringing my expertise to ASCAP’s mission in support of improving the future for its songwriters, composers and music publishers.”