The organization continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary
As part of its ongoing Opry 100 celebration, the Grand Ole Opry, presented by Humana, continues the next in a series of Opry 100 Honors shows for August, September and October. The special series of Opry 100 Honors shows, sponsored by Dan Post, pay tribute to several of the icons who have helped shape the Opry’s first century.
The series kicked off in May honoring Loretta Lynn on May 13th, followed by last night’s (Wed, June 18th) show paying tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash which featured performances by John Carter Cash and Ana Cristina Cash, Carlene Carter, The Tennessee Four (including Johnny Cash’s grandson Thomas Gabriel on vocals), The War and Treaty and Opry members Lainey Wilson and Charlie McCoy. Next month is the previously announced Opry 100 Honors Charlie Daniels on July 8th.
Highlights from last night’s Opry 100 Honors Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash show will air on Opry Live on August 9th. Additionally, highlights from the series debut of Opry 100 Honors Loretta Lynn will air on the program on July 19th. Opry Live can be seen each Saturday night at 8 pm CT on the Grand Ole Opry’s socials, and streaming free on Circle Country.
Opry 100 Honors Porter Wagoner on August 12th will feature performances by Opry members Marty Stuart, The Isaacs, Mandy Barnett, and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, plus Rhett Akins, Gordon Mote and more.
Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe on September 16th features Opry members Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury Band and more.
Opry 100 Honors Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff on October 18th will celebrate with Opry members Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Old Crow Medicine Show 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. Starting immediately, $5 from every ticket sold for Opry 100 Honors will go directly to the fund.
