Sabrina Carpenter; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Sabrina Carpenter Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut, Honors Country Legends And Stuns With Her Pop Hits

    Posted on October 8, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I just want to say thank you to the Grand Ole Opry for opening your doors to me,” Carpenter said graciously.

    Blake Shelton at Grand Ole Opry, Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo for Opry/Ryman

    Opry 100: A Live Celebration – See The Star-Studded List Of Performers, Songs Being Performed And More

    Posted on March 19, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Hosted by Blake Shelton, Opry 100: A Live Celebration will air live on Wednesday, March 19 from 8-10 PM EST via NBC.

    Randy Travis, Clay Walker; Photo Courtesy of Cole Prine and Dawson Skinner

    Country Music Icon Randy Travis’ Life Story To Be Told in New Biopic, ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’

    Posted on March 7, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    The biopic film will begin production this summer, with an expected release date in 2026.

    Scotty McCreery, Opry Mailbox; Photos By Andrew Wendowski

    Scotty McCreery Reveals His Grand Ole Opry Mailbox Previously Belonged To Loretta Lynn

    Posted on April 26, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It’s pretty cool to share that little piece of history with one of the country icons,” McCreery shared with Music Mayhem.

    Wyatt Flores Opry Debut; Photo Courtesy of Hayley Gjertsen (@hayleyshoots)

    Wyatt Flores Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut: “My Heart Is Very Full Of Joy And Happiness”

    Posted on January 22, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I still don’t feel like I deserve to stand in that circle, but I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to do so,” Flores shared.

    Elle King at Opry Goes Dolly Event, Photo Courtesy of Social Media

    Grand Ole Opry Responds To Backlash After Elle King Performs “Hammered” And Shouts Expletives During Dolly Parton Tribute

    Posted on January 21, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “We deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used,” the Grand Ole Opry wrote on X, apologizing to one upset concertgoer.

    Lauren Alaina, Photo Courtesy of NBC/Grand Ole Opry

    Lauren Alaina Suddenly Cancels ‘Opry Goes Dolly’ Performance, Issues Statement

    Posted on January 19, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I live out on country roads & am unable to get off my street,” Alaina explained in a statement with fans on her social media.

    Ashley McBryde; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

    Ashley McBryde Says Becoming An Opry Member Is One Of The Biggest “You’ve Made It” Moments Of Her Career

    Posted on August 24, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “That is literally country music as an entity putting its arms around you and saying, ‘You belong here.’ It is,” McBryde admitted.

    Carly Pearce; Photo by Alexa Campbell

    Carly Pearce’s “Country Music Dreams” Come True As She Celebrates Major Opry Milestone

    Posted on April 12, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Pearce’s 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry was full of special guests and memorable moments.

    Eric Church; Photo Courtesy of YouTube/Grand Ole Opry

    WATCH: Eric Church Debuts Unreleased New Song Inspired By His Dad At Grand Ole Opry

    Posted on December 11, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Eric Church made a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday evening (Dec. 10) to perform alongside the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Ashley McBryde. After accepting her induction trophy from Terri Clark, McBryde invited Church…

    Ashley McBryde, Terri Clark; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

    Ashley McBryde Officially Inducted As Newest Member Of Grand Ole Opry: “This Moment Is The Biggest Of My Life”

    Posted on December 11, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Ashley McBryde is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry, becoming the Opry’s 228th member. On Saturday evening (Dec. 10), the country superstar was welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry by her friend Terri Clark…

    Lauren Alaina and boyfriend Cameron Announce Engagement; Iron & Ivory/www.facebook.com/ironivorywoodstock

    BREAKING: Lauren Alaina & Boyfriend Cameron Engaged, Introduces Fans To Her “Future Husband” At Grand Ole Opry

    Posted on November 19, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina revealed she is engaged during her Saturday night (Nov. 19) appearance on country music’s most famous stage. The 28-year-old star introduced her longtime love as her “fiancé” in the middle of her Grand Ole…

    Dalton Dover, Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy of Ole Red Instagram

    WATCH: Blake Shelton Brings Dalton Dover To Tears With Surprise Invitation To Make His Opry Debut

    Posted on August 31, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Dalton Dover was brought to tears when Blake Shelton surprised him with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday evening (Aug. 30). While closing out his month-long residency at Shelton’s Ole Red bar in Downtown Nashville,…

    Chapel Hart; Photo Courtesy of America's Got Talent/NBC

    Chapel Hart Receive Invite To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut After Earning Praise From Two Country Music Icons

    Posted on July 24, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    After winning over millions of fans with their standout America’s Got Talent (AGT) audition, rising country trio Chapel Hart caught the attention of legends like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. Now, they have been invited to perform on country music’s…

    Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith; Photo Courtesy of YouTube

    Thomas Rhett Surprises Conner Smith With Invite To Fulfill Lifelong Dream Of Making His Opry Debut: “Unbelievable”

    Posted on May 3, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Conner Smith will soon step into the iconic circle on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time ever. The fast-rising country star and 2022 Music Mayhem Artist To Watch is set to make his Opry debut…