As part of its 100th anniversary festivities, the Grand Ole Opry is set to make history with its first-ever live international broadcast. The legendary country music institution will take the stage at London’s renowned Royal Albert Hall on September 26 for a one-night-only event.
The special performance, titled Grand Ole Opry: Live in London, will feature a star-packed lineup of Opry members, including Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart. Alongside these familiar names, a selection of guest artists from the UK will also join the show, with their names to be revealed soon.
Rucker said: “Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is a great honor; it’s always felt like the Opry was my home away from home. To have the opportunity to bring such a big part of my musical roots to Royal Albert Hall is a full-circle moment for me while I work on a project with so many talented songwriters and producers based in London. I can’t think of a better way to honor the Opry’s global impact on country music as we share its magic with a new generation of fans.”
Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Opry parent company Ryman Hospitality Properties, added: “This milestone year for the Grand Ole Opry has arrived at the perfect time as country music enjoys an unprecedented rise in global popularity, especially here in the United Kingdom. Our first-ever broadcast outside of the United States will celebrate the influential music that has shaped this genre and pay tribute to the unique Opry show format that has entertained music lovers for 100 years. With the help of some of our most treasured Opry members and some very special guests, we hope to give fans a taste of what goes on every week back in Nashville and inspire them to come visit the epicenter of country music.”
Dan Rogers, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of the Opry: “The magical thing about the Opry is how many lives it’s touched over the past 100 years. No matter where you live, when you listen to country music all roads eventually lead to the Grand Ole Opry and its members both past and present. This show, like the others we are fortunate to program during this special year, will be a celebration of all that has come before it, a moment to embrace something that’s never happened before and a preview of what lies ahead.”
Tickets for the London concert are available at royalalberthall.com.
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