Alan Jackson, Post Malone & More Added To ‘Opry 100: A Live Celebration’
The star-studded celebration will take place on March 19.
Alan Jackson; Photo by David McClister, Post Malone; Photo by Chris Hollo
Alan Jackson, Post Malone, Keith Urban and more have been added to the already star-studded Opry 100: A Live Celebration.
Hosted by Grand Ole Opry member Blake Shelton, the NBC special will now feature performances by Jackson, Posty, Urban, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Travis Tritt and Yolanda Adams.
Additionally, Opry members Bill Anderson, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Jeannie Seely, Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, and Scotty McCreery will also make appearances.
The latest round of performers and special guests join previously announced performers including Shelton, Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, and Vince Gill.
Plus, Randy Travis, a beloved Opry member, will make a special appearance alongside fan favorites Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, and The War And Treaty.
Fans can expect even more performers to be announced soon.
The three-hour special will be hosted by Grand Ole Opry member and country superstar, Blake Shelton, and will air on NBC on Wednesday, March 19 8-11 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock.
Performances will air from the iconic Grand Ole Opry House as well as the historic Ryman Auditorium, the former home of the Opry.
Since its debut in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has entertained audiences with a blend of country superstars, rising artists, comedians, and special celebrity guests. Opry 100: A Live Celebration will highlight unforgettable collaborations, honor legendary Opry moments, and feature exclusive digital content celebrating the artists, fans, and songs that define country music.
“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. 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,” Shelton previously shared.
“We’re pleased to partner with our Grand Ole Opry members to create a truly unforgettable evening as we kick off the Opry’s 100th year,” Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group, added. “This special night of programming will connect millions of country music fans to the magic of the Opry, and we hope it inspires them to join us in Nashville as we celebrate this milestone all year long.”
A limited number of tickets to attend the celebratory event are available via www.opry.com.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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