NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2024) – The Grand Ole Opry will usher in its 100th year on the airwaves at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the Opry’s most famous former home, with a special series of ‘Opry at the Ryman’ shows. The centennial celebration begins on Jan. 3, with the Opry’s longest-tenured member ever, Bill Anderson, officially kicking off the 100thcelebration in a show also featuring CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham, Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy, Craig Morgan, and more. Additional ‘Opry at the Ryman’ shows are scheduled for Jan. 4, 10, 11 and 17 and will feature performances by Opry members Kelsea Ballerini (1/10), Henry Cho (1/11), Ashley McBryde (1/10), Gary Mule Deer (1/17), Steve Wariner (1/10), Lainey Wilson (1/11), and more. The Opry will return to its permanent home, the Grand Ole Opry House, for shows beginning Jan. 18. For a full Opry 100 schedule and tickets, visit here.
Beginning with the first Opry show of 2025, the “Opry 100” celebration will pay tribute to the artists, fans and songs that have cemented the Opry as the cultural heart and home of country music since its debut on WSM radio in 1925.
To celebrate the milestone, The Ryman will unveil a new Opry 100 exhibition, which will also debut on Jan. 3 as part of the Ryman daytime tours. The exhibit chronicles the Opry’s extraordinary journey over the past century, from its inception as a radio broadcast to becoming an iconic cornerstone of country music and American culture. Visitors will experience a multimedia display with a dynamic collection of artifacts and rare photographs, highlighting pivotal moments in Opry history and legendary entertainers, including Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Charlie Daniels, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs and Hank Williams. To purchase Ryman tour tickets, visit ryman.com.
Additional activations announced for Opry 100 include:
- Opry goes to London’s Royal Albert Hall in Fall 2025
- More Opry shows than ever before, with programming to include a special “Opry 100 Honors” show series and 100 Opry debuts throughout the year, including multi-Grammy nominee Shaboozey as the first debut of 2025 on January 18 at the Opry House
- Official “100 Years of Grand Ole Opry” book (Abrams, April 15, 2025) and other Opry 100 commemorative merchandise
For the latest updates on Opry 100 and to purchase tickets, visit Opry100.com and follow the Opry on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
ABOUT THE 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 3-7 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 Opry Live 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 OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of entertainment venues. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the historic Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red brand and the Wildhorse Saloon, which will be reimagined as Category 10, the Luke Combs-inspired entertainment experience coming 2024. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, digital content, and its WSM Radio and Circle Country platforms, Opry Entertainment Group connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. Opry Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal.
