Grand Ole Opry Marks 100 Years of Country Music History with Nashville show

The Grand Ole Opry is gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations in its storied past, marking the exact 100-year anniversary of its first broadcast on November 28, 2025. What began in 1925 with a single fiddle tune from Uncle Jimmy Thompson has grown into the longest-running radio show in history, welcoming more than 200 members and airing over 15,000 shows. This milestone caps off a year-long celebration filled with special events and 60+ Opry debuts.

Grand Ole Opry Announces Two All-Star Anniversary Shows

Following international celebrations earlier this year – including a special Opry 100 event at London’s Royal Albert Hall – the Nov. 28 Nashville shows serve as the official anniversary milestone, marking the exact century since the very first Opry broadcast.

To honor a full century of its legacy, the Grand Ole Opry will host two star-packed anniversary shows on Friday, November 28, with performances at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Nashville. More than 20 Opry members will take the stage, blending generations of country, bluegrass, gospel, and comedy — a true reflection of the Opry’s timeless spirit and influence on American music.

Grand Ole Opry Confirms a Legendary Lineup

The anniversary lineup pulls from every corner of the Opry family. Confirmed performers include Trace Adkins, Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Suzy Bogguss, T. Graham Brown, Steven Curtis Chapman, Henry Cho, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Kathy Mattea, Charlie McCoy, Scotty McCreery, Gary Mule Deer, Riders In The Sky, Ricky Skaggs, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, The Whites, Mark Wills, and more still to be announced. It’s one of the most stacked Opry nights in years – fitting for a 100-year celebration.

A Celebration That Extends Into 2026

The party won’t end in November. The Opry will carry its centennial into next year with a special run of “Opry 100 Honors” shows and a milestone performance at Carnegie Hall, bringing the Opry’s legacy to one of the most iconic stages in the world. From Nashville to New York, the next year will shine a spotlight on a century of storytelling, tradition, and unforgettable live music.