NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2025) – The Grand Ole Opry announced today that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Riley Green has been added as a special guest to the lineup for “Opry NextStage Live from Texas,” hosted by Jelly Roll on May 7 at 2:30 p.m. CT at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano, TX. The event, presented by Tecovas, returns for its third year as a marquee lead-up to the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8 in nearby Frisco, TX.
Green, an alum of the inaugural Opry NextStage class of 2019 and 6x nominee at this year’s ACM Awards, will join the previously announced Opry NextStage Class of 2025: Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper, Tigirlily Gold and Tucker Wetmore, as well as host Jelly Roll, a 3x ACM nominee.
Tickets for the event are on sale now.
Since launching in 2019, Opry NextStage has helped spotlight some of the format’s brightest rising stars, including Green, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Nate Smith, ERNEST and Wyatt Flores, among others. Seven artists who were part of the program have gone on to earn ACM New Male or Female Artist of the Year honors, including Moroney, Hailey Whitters, Green, McCollum, Tenille Townes, Smith and Wilson, who also made history as the first Opry NextStage alum to become an Opry member. Collectively, NextStage artists have earned 33 No. 1 hits and spent 43 weeks at the top of the Country Aircheck/Mediabase airplay chart.
For more information about Opry NextStage, visit opry.com/nextstage.
About Opry NextStage
Opry NextStage, developed by Opry Entertainment Group and the Grand Ole Opry, champions emerging artists through original content, an Opry performance and brand-wide support to amplify their stories and expand their reach. For a century, the Grand Ole Opry has connected artists with fans and peers, shaping careers across the country music spectrum. From its radio roots to today’s digital platforms, the Opry has launched legends like Roy Acuff, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe and Dolly Parton. Little Big Town made their first public appearance as a group on the Opry stage in 1999, and Carrie Underwood solidified her place in Country music with her Opry debut just weeks after winning American Idol in 2005. OpryNextStage continues this legacy, spotlighting the next generation of country music talent.
About Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is the home of country music where artists and fans gather, in person and virtually, to celebrate and be part of country’s past, present and future. Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, the Opry strengthens its roots by constantly evolving. The Opry’s members are country’s most emblematic artists, and the show regularly showcases country music’s top new talent. The Opry welcomes legions of fans to visit the Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee – Music City, USA – to experience one of the 3-5 live shows it hosts per week; take a backstage tour; listen to live broadcasts on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, or its flagship home WSM Radio; and watch OpryLive on Saturday nights and Opry content all week long on Circle Country. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal.
About Tecovas
Tecovas is an Austin, Texas-based direct-to-consumer brand bringing the spirit of the west to a modern consumer. Handcrafting the best western footwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com and a growing number of Tecovas stores across the country. Follow the Tecovas journey at @tecovas.
