Carrie Underwood returns to the Grand Ole Opry this weekend, appearing on two shows on Saturday night. For Carrie, these will be her 9th and 10th Opry appearances of 2024, and probably her last two until 2025. I know it seems like a broken record, but Carrie once again honors her commitment to the Opry.
More on Saturday night in a moment, but turning to the Friday Night Opry, one of the Opry's newest members, Jon Pardi, is back for an Opry appearance. Joining Jon will be members Old Crow Medicine Show, Mark Wills, Rhonda Vincent and Jeannie Seely. As most know, Jeannie cancelled last Friday due to being under the weather, so let's hope she is better and makes it this weekend.
Old Crow Medicine Show is back for both shows on Saturday night, joining Carrie Underwood, along with Dailey & Vincent, The Isaacs and Connie Smith.
As far as non-members, Friday night features Sanctus Real and making his Opry debut, Luke Grimes, while on Saturday night, The Dead South and Abby Hamilton is listed. Like Luke Grimes, this will be Abby's Opry debut.
Friday November 15
7:00: Mark Wills, Rhonda Vincent, Jeannie Seely, Old Crow Medicine Show
Intermission
8:20: Sanctus Real, Luke Grimes, Jon Pardi
Saturday November 16
1st show
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith, The Dead South, Abby Hamilton
8:00: The Isaacs, Old Crow Medicine Show, Carrie Underwood
2nd show
9:30: Opry Square Dancers, Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith, Carrie Underwood
10:30: The Dead South, The Isaacs, Abby Hamilton, Old Crow Medicine Show
A very nice group of Grand Ole Opry members this weekend. You will notice that Riders In The Sky are missing from the Saturday lineup. That is because they will be in Kent, Ohio for a show at the historic Kent Stage. Casey and I will be there and looking forward to an evening of music, the "cowboy way."
Luke Grimes, who is making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday night, is well-known for playing Kayce Dutton on the neo-Western series Yellowstone. He's also been making a foray into country music, releasing his debut full-length album earlier this year.
“It’s hard to explain what an honor it is to be making my Opry debut,” said Grimes in a press release. “To be able to step into that circle and to feel like I am part of a community of my heroes is beyond a dream come true.”
Luke's Opry debut comes while he on his Playin’ On The Tracks Tour, which kicked off this week with stops in Philadelphia, New York, Nashville, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and more before concluding in Denver on December 14. Yellowstone returned to television this past week with Luke as one of the featured stars.
Abby Hamilton was born and raised in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She has garnered a reputation as an engaging live performer and musician, making her television debut performing on CBS Mornings' "Saturday Sessions" series. She has also opened for artists such as Tyler Childers, Deer Tick, Shakey Graves, Wynonna Judd, Blackberry Smoke, Kelsey Waldon and American Aquarium and performed at several major festivals including Bonnaroo, AmericanaFest, Railbird, Luck Reunion and more
Regarding her Opry debut, she wrote, "Since I was a little girl, the biggest dream of my life has been to play the Grand Ole Opry. With so much excitement and reverence I’m pleased to announce I’m making my Opry debut on November 16th ♥️ life has a way of being really beautiful sometimes and really funny too 😠talk about a full circle moment for this circle step in. Thank you, Grand Ole Opry!
Now from 50 years ago, Saturday November 16, 1974:
1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Charlie Louvin (host): You're My Wife; She's My Woman
The 4 Guys: Turn Your Radio On
Charlie Louvin: I Want To See You
6:45: Rudy's
Billy Walker (host): Sing Me A Love Song To Baby
Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper: I'm Going Home On The Morning Train
Ernie Ashworth: Each Moment Spent With You
Billy Walker: You Gave Me A Mountain
7:00: Rudy's
Porter Wagoner (host): On A Highway Headed South
Billy Grammer: Detroit City
Justin Tubb: Sunshine Lady
Barbara Lea: Ain't Love Grand
Porter Wagoner: Carolina Moonshine
Billy Grammer: God Will Take Care Of You/Whispering Hope
Justin Tubb: Loving Arms
Porter Wagoner: Wake Up, Jacob
7:30: Standard Candy
Roy Acuff (host): Old Time Sunshine Song
Jimmy C Newman: Jambalaya
Lonzo & Oscar: Traces Of Life
Del Wood: There's A Big Wheel
Roy Acuff: The Great Speckled Bird
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Cotton Eyed Joe
Jimmy C Newman: Tennessee Waltz
Roy Acuff: I'll Fly Away
8:00: Martha White
Lester Flatt (host): Wonder If You're Lonesome Too
Dottie West: Paper Mansions
Stu Phillips: There Must Be Another Way To Say Goodbye
Willis Brothers: Buying Popcorn
Lester Flatt: Great Big Woman & A Little Biddy Bottle Of Wine
Dottie West: Sweet Memories
Stu Phillips: Let Me Love You All Over Gain
Marty Stuart, Curly Seckler & Johnny Montgomery: Ashes Of Love
8:30: Stephens
Hank Snow (host): I'm Moving On
Stonewall Jackson: Don't Be Late
Marion Worth: Put Your Hand In The Hand
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Nubbing Ridge
Hank Snow: Paper Roses
Stonewall Jackson: Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
Hank Snow: Hello Love
2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Bill Anderson (host): It's My Life/Happy State Of Mind/Gettle On My Mind
Willis Brothers: Truck Stop
Charlie Louvin: I Don't Love You Anymore/Think I'll Go Somewhere & Cry Myself To Sleep/See The Big Man Cry
Ernie Ashworth: My Love For You
Bill Anderson: Every Time I Turn The Radio On
Mary Lou Turner: He Thinks I Still Care
Charlie Louvin: Will You Visit Me On Sundays/What Are Those Things
Bill Anderson: Don't She Look Good
10:00: Fender
Billy Walker (host): Things/Oh, Lonesome Me
Dottie West: Sweet Memories
Del Wood: Keep On The Firing Line
Billy Walker: How Great Thou Art
10:15: Union 76
Porter Wagoner (host): On A Highway Headed South
Billy Grammer: Good Night Waltz
Barbara Lea: Ain't Love Grand
Porter Wagoner: The Last One To Touch Me
10:30: Trailblazer
Lester Flatt (host): Salty Dog Blues
Justin Tubb: Sunshine Lady
Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper: I Couldn't Care Less
Lester Flatt: The Bluebirds Singing For Me
Marty Stuart: Rawhide
10:45: Beechnut
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Jimmy C Newman: Big Mamou
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Eighth Of January
Roy Acuff: I Saw The Light
11:00: Coca Cola
Hank Snow (host): Gonna Find Me A Bluebird
The 4 Guys: Hello Walls/Big Bad John/Wings Of A Dove
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Hickory Leaf
Lonzo & Oscar: Charming Betsy
The 4 Guys: Let Me Be There
Sam McGee: Whispering Hope
Hank Snow: I'm Not At All Sorry For You
11:30: Elm Hill
Stonewall Jackson (host): Me & You & A Dog Named Boo
Marion Worth: It's Good To Be Back Home Again/Sleeping At The Foot Of The Bed
Stu Phillips: She Thinks I Still Care/Why Me Lord
Stonewall Jackson: Don't Be Angry/Washed My Hands In Muddy Water/Waterloo
(Connie Smith was scheduled for both shows but cancelled, while Bill Anderson appeared only on the late show)
\There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend.
I saw the Riders last night in Lexington, KY and the show was beyond awesome. You will be royally entertained. An unexpected surprise is that Joey the Cowpolka King is with group after being absent from most of their Opry appearances. So good to see him again. My only regret is that I didn’t get an autographed Too Slim tie but the line was long and I was pressed for time. You will enjoy the show!
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