NBC To Celebrate 100 Years Of The Grand Ole Opry With New Primetime Special
The all-star concert ‘Opry 100: A Live Celebration’ will air live from Nashville on March 19.
The Grand Ole Opry hits the century mark this year, and NBC is celebrating by bringing the radio fixture to TV screens nationwide. An all-star concert special called Opry 100: A Live Celebration is coming to NBC and Peacock on March 19 from 8-11 p.m. ET.
The lineup for Opry 100 includes a stunning array of talent. Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Marty Stuart, Trace Adkins, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, and Randy Travis are just some of the Opry members who’ll take the stage. Also performing will be an assortment of Opry favorites like Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, and The War And Treaty. More guests will be announced soon.
“Becoming a member of the Opry is a highlight of my life and career, and 15 years later I still get that same feeling of reverence and excitement every time I walk out on that stage,” Shelton said. “The Grand Ole Opry has been connecting the country music family for 100 years, and I’m so proud to be part of this historic celebration.”
Opry 100 will feature performances at two Nashville venues closely associated with the Opry, the Grand Ole Opry House and the historic Ryman Auditorium. Viewers can expect surprise collaborations as well as flashbacks to classic Opry moments. In a press release, Opry Entertainment Group CEO Patrick Moore said he hopes the show inspires country music fans to come to Nashville to join the yearlong Opry anniversary celebrations.
“It’s a true privilege to be a part of celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, an iconic stage that has welcomed so many legendary artists who’ve shaped the heart of country music,” said Silent House Productions’ Mark Bracco, one of Opry 100’s executive producers. “We’re humbled and honored to help bring this historic moment to life, paying tribute to the voices and stories that have made the Opry an enduring symbol of musical history.”
