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[03/18/25 - 09:15 AM]
"Opry 100: A Live Celebration" Unveils Star-Studded Performances, Powerful Tributes and Iconic Collaborations in Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration of Country Music
The milestone celebration will bring together legendary artists for heartwarming tributes and electrifying performances that honor the Opry's rich history.

[via press release from NBC]

"OPRY 100: A LIVE CELEBRATION" UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCES, POWERFUL TRIBUTES AND ICONIC COLLABORATIONS IN ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Three-Hour Special Will Air Live on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 P.M. ET on NBC and Simulcast on Peacock

Blake Shelton to Host from the Iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville

· "Opry 100: A Live Celebration" will celebrate the Grand Ole Opry and its impact on country music over the past century. This star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime live special will showcase unforgettable performances and iconic collaborations from some of the biggest names in country music. The milestone celebration will bring together legendary artists for heartwarming tributes and electrifying performances that honor the Opry's rich history.

· Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton will host NBC's "Opry 100: A Live Celebration," honoring the Grand Ole Opry's milestone 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

· Notable performances from "Opry 100: A Live Celebration" include:

· Reba McEntire will deliver an emotional tribute to two of country's most beloved icons, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, in a heartfelt and powerful rendition celebrating their irreplicable contributions to the genre.

· Post Malone & Travis Tritt will perform an unforgettable version of Tritt's classic hit, "T.R.O.U.B.L.E."

· Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood will honor George Jones & Tammy Wynette with a tribute to two of country music's most influential duos.

· Carly Pearce will pay homage to the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton.

· Blake Shelton joined by Trace Adkins and Clint Black to bring a nostalgic '90s Party Jam, celebrating the era that shaped a generation of country music lovers.

· Alan Jackson performing his timeless anthem "Chattahoochee," taking fans on a journey back to one of the most iconic songs in country music history.

· Keith Urban's stunning rendition of "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," with Crystal Gayle herself in the audience, is a moment fans will not want to miss.

· Barbara Mandrell will return to television and introduce Kelsea Ballerini, who is performing Mandrell's signature song, "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool."

· Jelly Roll & Ashley McBryde will join forces for a powerful tribute to the legendary country couple's, Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash.

· Aloe Blacc along with The McCrary Sisters are set to honor Opry great Charley Pride with his signature song, "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin."

· The three-hour live celebration will feature performances from some of country music's most acclaimed artists, including nearly 50 official Grand Ole Opry members, among them: Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill and special appearances from Barbara Mandrell, Randy Travis, and more. Other fan favorites, including Aloe Blacc with the McCrary Sisters, Amy Grant, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, The War And Treaty and Yolanda Adams will also appear.

· Since its debut in 1925, the Opry has captivated audiences with its dynamic lineup of country superstars, new artists, comedians and celebrity guests. "Opry 100: A Live Celebration" will showcase iconic collaborations, reflect on legendary Opry moments and highlight exclusive digital content that honors the artists, fans and songs that define country music.

· The broadcast will feature performances from the Grand Ole Opry House and Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, the Mother Church of Country Music and the Opry's most famous former home.

· Newly released tickets are now available at opry.com.

· The telecast will be executive produced by Silent House Productions' Emmy Award winners Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn, along with R.A. Clark and Steve Buchanan.

POWER OF NBCU LIVE PROGRAMMING

· NBCU shapes culture with more live events across broadcast and streaming than any other media company.

· In 2024, NBC broadcast 89 hours of live entertainment programming.

o Including sports, NBC broadcast 880 hours of live programming last year.

o In 2024, Peacock streamed a diverse slate of more than 8,000 hours of live programming.

· Peacock continues to build on NBCU's legacy of live event programming by investing in a technical infrastructure that supports the highest levels of performance, security and reliability to deliver a seamless and incomparable experience for our audiences.

· In the past year, Peacock was the streaming home of the Paris Olympics, which was the most-streamed Games in history; exclusive NFL games, including the first-ever exclusively streamed NFL playoff game, which at the time was the biggest live-streamed event ever in the U.S.; the SNL50: Homecoming Concert, which was both a huge critical hit and massive success in reaching millions of music fans around the country; weekly exclusive Premier League matches; and much more.

· Across NBC, Peacock, digital and social, programming from SNL50 weekend (Feb. 14-16) - "SNL50: The Anniversary Special," "SNL50: The Red Carpet" and "SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" - had 866 million platform engagements. The programming reached a staggering 220 million people and 3.9 billion minutes viewed.

· Beginning in 2026 no other media company will have the premium entertainment content that NBCUniversal will have over the next two years. Nearly 40% of 2025-26 big event viewership in the United States will be on NBCUniversal, thanks to events such as the Milan Cortina Olympics, Super Bowl LX, NBA All Star Game, World Cup, The Emmy Awards, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, Christmas Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center, and more.





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