Grand Ole Opry/CMA Music Fest

It's that time of year again. The CMA Music Festival 2025 will take place from June 5 to June 8 in Nashville, featuring a star-studded lineup of country music artists and various events across multiple stages. While most of the activity will be taking place downtown, the Grand Ole Opry has always offered a full week of shows and this year is no exception. This year the schedule includes two shows on Tuesday night, single shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a Saturday matinee and then finishing out the week with the traditional Saturday night show. 

Starting off with the Tuesday Night Opry in what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, Grand Ole Opry member Carrie Underwood will be appearing on both shows. She will be joined by Opry members Bill Anderson, Henry Cho, Don Schlitz and Ricky Skaggs. Rounding out the lineup will be Ben Fuller and 49 Winchester. 

Tuesday June 3
1st show
7:00: Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, 49 Winchester, Henry Cho
8:00: Don Schlitz, Ben Fuller, Carrie Underwood

2nd show
9:30: Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Carrie Underwood
10:30: 49 Winchester, Henry Cho, Ben Fuller, Don Schlitz

Now moving ahead to Wednesday night, there are two Opry members on the schedule: Rhonda Vincent and Scotty McCreery, Rhonda will be opening the show and Scotty will be closing it out. Also on the schedule are Justin Moore, Colbie Caillat and Mitchell Tenpenny. There are also a couple of Opry debuts that will round out the schedule: Dylan Gossett and Mt. Joy. 

Wednesday June 4
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, Dylan Gossett, Mt. Joy, Justin Moore
Intermission
8:20: Colbie Caillat, Mitchell Tenpenny, Colbie & Mitchell, Scotty McCreery

Dylan Gossett is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, TX. He has released two studio EPs and seven singles. He is signed to Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records and has a global publishing deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. His second self-released single, "Coal", made the Billboard Hot 100. When asked to describe his music, he stated “‘singer-songwriter’ I think is the first step. Then there's roots of country, Texas country, folk and Americana”. He listed Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, Shane Smith and The Saints, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, Marty Robbins, and Colter Wall as major influences. His music has also been compared to that of Zach Bryan and Eric Church.

Mt. Joy is a Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based indie-rock band is comprised of Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar), Sam Cooper (guitar), Jackie Miclau (keys, piano), Sotiris Eliopoulos (drums), and Michael Byrnes (bass). Formed in 2016, their Opry debut is part of the groups 2025 touring schedule. For those interested, they are active on social media. 

Finally, there is the Thursday Night Opry, which was a late addition to the Opry schedule. Grand Ole Opry members Sara Evans and Steven Curtis Chapman are scheduled to appear, along with Opry NextStage artist Kameron Marlowe. The very talented Sierra Hull is scheduled, as is Maddox Batson and making her Opry debut Breanna Nix. Rounding out the Thursday night schedule is Grammy and Dove Award winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake, and returning to the Opry, Jelly Roll. 

So will Jelly Roll get his Opry invite on Thursday? 

(Thursday lineup has not been finalized as of Monday morning. Will update when it becomes available)

Breanna Nix, who is making her Opry debut on Thursday, is another of the American Idol contestants who have been making their way to the Opry. She was a finalist in season 23 and finished 3rd in the competition. After the American Idol season 23 finale, Breanna's first single, "Higher," climbed the charts and reached number one. In a May 19, 2025, Instagram post, Breanna announced that "Higher" had reached #1 on the iTunes country chart. In the caption of her post, she wrote, "My song charted to #1 on iTunes in the country genre!! Let’s go!!!!! thank you SO much for your support and love!!! This is just the beginning." 

For those going to the CMA Music Fest, enjoy and stay safe.