Four country legends will be the first to be recognized
As part of its ongoing Opry 100 celebration, the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Humana, is set to launch Opry 100 Honors on May 13th. The special series of Opry 100 Honors shows, sponsored by Dan Post, will pay tribute to several of the icons who have helped shape the Opry’s first century. The first show will honor Loretta Lynn on May 13th, followed by shows paying tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash on June 18th, and Charlie Daniels on July 8th. Additional shows will be announced soon.
“As we continue our Opry 100 celebration, we’re excited to open the door to the Opry’s next century and to laud each of the Opry’s current members. It’s also important to us to honor some of the iconic artists of the past who helped the Opry achieve worldwide acclaim and ensured the show’s longevity. We’re looking forward to this series featuring the music of artists who became household names and whose legacies the Opry will still be celebrating in another 100 years,” states Dan Rogers, Opry executive producer.
Performers for Lynn’s celebration include Opry member Crystal Gayle (Lynn’s sister), granddaughter Emmy Russell, duo Twitty & Lynn (grandchildren of Lynn and Conway Twitty), and Opry members Martina McBride, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde, and more.
The Cash celebration includes performances by John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash, The Tennessee Four (including Johnny Cash’s grandson Thomas Gabriel on vocals), and Opry members The Gatlin Brothers, Lainey Wilson and more.
Charlie Daniels will be honored with performances by Opry members Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, and Chris Young, plus Gretchen Wilson and more.
A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which has supported country music professionals in times of need for over 60 years. The fund provides financial assistance for medical bills, emergencies and other hardships faced by those in the industry. $5 from every ticket sold for Opry 100 Honors will go directly to the fund.
