The Grand Ole Opry is back to a full schedule of mid-week shows as in addition to the Tuesday and Wednesday Night Opry shows, Opry Country Classics is on the schedule for the first time in 2025.
Looking first at the Tuesday Night Opry, Grand Ole Opry member Steve Wariner is on the schedule, along with members John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent and Jeannie Seely. Maryann Taylor is back for an appearance, along with Kip Moore, Mitchell Tenpenny, and making her Opry debut, Danae Hayes.
Tuesday March 4
7:00: Jeannie Seely, Marynn Taylor, John Conlee, Kip Moore
Intermission
8:20: Steve Wariner, Danae Hayes, Mitchell Tenpenny, Dailey & Vincent
The Wednesday Night Opry features the first 2025 appearance by Opry member Lady A, along with a special appearance by Randy Travis. Rhonda Vincent and T. Graham Brown are also on the schedule, joined by a couple of veteran artists: Clay Walker and Collin Raye. Rounding out that schedule is James Dupre.
Wednesday March 5
7:00: T. Graham Brown, James Dupre, Lady A
Intermission
8:20: Jade Eagleson, Collin Raye, Rhonda Vincent, Clay Walker, Special Appearance by Randy Travis
Regarding the special appearance by Randy Travis, this was posted on his Facebook page: Randy Travis is thrilled to return to the Grand Ole Opry on March 5 for an exciting #Opry100 appearance and a special announcement LIVE from the stage! Join us on March 5 to celebrate the anniversary of Randy's iconic debut and be the first to hear this exciting news. 🌟 Don’t miss out - grab your tickets now at Opry.com and be part of this unforgettable moment!
For those interested, here is the lineup from Friday March 7, 1986, the night Randy Travis made his Opry debut:
7:30: Grandpa Jones (host): The 4 Guys, Ray Pillow, Skeeter Davis, Justin Tubb
8:00: Jimmy Dickens (host): Jean Shepard, Riders In The Sky, Randy Travis
8:30: Roy Acuff (host): Connie Smith, Minnie Pearl
9:00: Hank Snow (host): Stonewall Jackson, Jeannie Seely, Charlie Louvin
9:30: Jim Ed Brown (host): Jeanne Pruett, The Whites, Jack Greene
10:00: Jimmy C Newman (host): Lorrie Morgan, Boxcar Willie, The Carlisles
10:30: Bill Anderson (host): Jan Howard, Charlie Walker, David Houston
You have to love those Friday Night Opry shows back in the 80s and 90s. A lot of entertainment in those 3/12 hours.
Finally, Opry Country Classics is back with Larry Gatlin again returning as the host of the show. The legendary Moe Bandy is on the schedule, along with Opry members the Gatlin Brothers, Dailey & Vincent, Mandy Barnett and Pam Tillis.
Thursday March 6
7:00
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Pam Tillis
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Moe Bandy, Mandy Barnett, Dailey & Vincent
Some really nice shows this week. Nice to see the classics show back on the schedule as those have traditionally been some of the best shows. Enjoy.
Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 82. Carl and Dolly were married for almost 60 years. While no cause of death was announced, Carl had been in declining health for a number of years. Our thoughts and prayers go to Dolly and the family.
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