It has been a busy couple of weeks at the Grand Ole Opry as first, Scotty McCreery was inducted into the Opry family and then last Friday, T. Graham Brown officially joined the cast. Unlike several others who were inducted as members last year (Jon Pardi and Sara Evans), Scotty and T. Graham have already scheduled Opry appearances. While T. Graham is on the schedule for next week's Tuesday Night Opry, Scotty is on the schedule for the upcoming Saturday night show.
More on that in a moment, but first, a look at the Friday Night Opry. Scheduled are Opry members John Conlee, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith and Del McCoury. Frequent Opry guest Steven Curtis Chapman will be appearing, as will Easton Corbin, Kelsey Waldon and making her Opry debut, Peytan Porter.
Saturday night will feature Scotty McCreery. Joining Scotty will be members Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Dailey & Vincent, and Jeannie Seely. Guesting will be John Morgan, A Thousand Horses and making her Opry debut, Lily Rose.
Friday May 10
7:00: Del McCoury Band, Peytan Porter, John Conlee, Steven Curtis Chapman
Intermission
8:15: Kelsey Waldon, Connie Smith, Easton Corbin, Don Schlitz
Saturday May 11
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Dailey & Vincent, Jeannie Seely, John Morgan, Mandy Barnett
Intermission
8:15: Bill Anderson, Opry Square Dancers, A Thousand Horses, Lily Rose, Scotty McCreery
As mentioned, Peytan Porter will be making her Opry debut on Friday night while Lily Rose will be debuting on Saturday.
Peytan Porter, during her first-ever headlining show in Nashville, shared that she received a call from Ashley McBryde, a friend, mentor and musical influence, marking one of Porter's lifelong dreams by inviting her to play the Opry. "I'm so excited and honored to be making my Opry debut," Porter said. "It's like my wedding day. While most girls dream about getting married, I've always dreamt about playing the Opry. I can't believe it's finally my turn to step into the circle." Porter reached another career milestone recently, wrapping her first-ever headlining shows dubbed the "The Road To Grown." The shows took place in her current home of Nashville and Atlanta, not far from where she was raised. Porter recently dropped her EP "GROWN."
Lily Rose is poised to mark a significant milestone in her career as she makes her Opry debut on Saturday night. She will step into the circle the day following the release of her forthcoming EP Runnin’ Outta Time, arriving on Friday, May 10.
In a heartfelt announcement shared on social media, Rose reflected on her whirlwind journey, tracing back to her humble beginnings stocking shelves at the Opry Mills Mall as a young artist. “It all started in 2016 when I was stocking shelves overnight at this mall right here, trying to make my dreams come true,” shares Rose. “It’s called Opry Mills Mall because it’s next to the Grand Ole Opry, where I’m going to be making my debut on May 11.”
Rose’s rise to fame accelerated in 2020 with her now Gold-certified smash “Villain,” which led to a nomination for New Female Artist of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards, as well as recognition from GLAAD as their Outstanding Breakthrough Artist. The Grand Ole Opry debut announcement comes just weeks after plotting Runnin’ Outta Time: The Live Immersive Experience. Set to take the stage on the eve of her EP release at Nashville’s newly renovated Cannery Hall on Thursday, May 9, the one-night-only experience for fans and industry alike will showcase Rose’s dynamic headline-caliber performance and poignant storytelling in a perfectly blended musical and visual experience.
Since her breakout with “Villain” in 2020, the Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music / Mercury Records artist has built an international fanbase with songs “I Don’t Smoke,” “Remind Me Of You,” “Whatcha Know About That,” and more. Runnin’ Outta Time adds six more songs to her catalog with “The Goal,” “Back Pew,” “Parking Lot,” True North,” “Two Flowers,” and the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Time.”
Now from 50 years ago, Saturday May 11, 1974:
1st show
6:30: Charlie Walker (host): Ernie Ashworth
6:45: Stu Phillips (host): Willis Brothers, Lonzo & Oscar
7:00: Roy Acuff (host): Del Wood, Bobby Lewis, Brother Oswald, Jim Mundy
7:30: Archie Campbell (host): Crook Brothers, Phil Campbell, Ray Whitley, Tommy Jones
8:00: George Morgan (host): Grandpa Jones, Bill Carlisle, Lorrie Morgan, Ramona Jones
8:30: Billy Grammer (host): Marion Worth, Justin Tubb, Fruit Jar Drinkers
2nd show
9:30: Charlie Walker (host): Willis Brothers, Lonzo & Oscar, Ernie Ashworth
10:00: Stu Phillips (host): Bill Carlisle, Jim Mundy
10:15: Roy Acuff (host): Bobby Lewis
10:30: George Morgan (host): Grandpa Jones, Lorrie Morgan
10:45: Justin Tubb (host): Del Wood, Crook Brothers
11:00: Archie Campbell (host): Tommy Jones, Phil Campbell, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Sam & Kirk McGee
11:30: Billy Grammer (host): Marion Worth, Louie Roberts, Billy Grammer, Jr.
(Connie Smith was scheduled for both shows but cancelled).
Finally, I was going through my files and found this lineup from May 11, 1935. I assume it is pretty accurate, but I wasn't there that night so I can't confirm that fact.
7:30: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
7:45: Delmore Brothers
8:00: Possum Hunters
8:10: Uncle Dave Macon
8:20: Gully Jumpers
8:30: Arthur Smith and Dixie Liners
8:42: Sarie and Sallie
8:47: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
9:00: Lasses and Honey
9:15: Curt Poulton and his Guitar
9:25: DeFord Bailey
9:30: Possum Hunters
9:40: Uncle Dave Macon
9:50: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
10:05: Delmore Brothers
10:10: Arthur Smith and Dixie Liners
10:20: Crook Brothers Band
10:30: Fruit Jar Drinkers
10:45: Robert Lunn
10:50: Crook Brothers Band
11:00: Binkley Brothers Band
11:30: Gully Jumpers
11:20: Delmore Brothers
11:30: Fruit Jar Drinkers
11:40: DeFord Bailey
11:50: Binkley Brothers
I think I got it all correct!!
Ok, to be fair, I mentioned Jon Pardi and Sara Evans in my opening paragraph. Jon has made one Opry appearance in 2024 and did appear on one of the Opry Country Christmas Shows in 2023. Sara, on the other hand, has not appeared since joining the cast in October, over six months ago. In looking at both Jon and Sara's schedules, there appear to be no upcoming Opry dates listed. I remember being at the Opry on the night of Sara's induction and listening to her say how much the Opry meant to her and the honor of being a member. Actions speak louder than words.
That covers it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Take care and stay safe.
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