Opry Country Christmas 12/22 & 12/23

Monday and Tuesday night will feature the final Opry Country Christmas shows of the year. This tradition has been taking place for several years now, and I have to say that I think this year's shows have been among the best. There was the core group of Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Mandy Barnett, Riders In The Sky and Charlie McCoy (and of course, Santa). 

There has also been a great group of Spotlight Artist that have included Opry members Dailey & Vincent, Lorrie Morgan, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, Lainey Wilson, Kathy Mattea, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, and on Tuesday night, Jamey Johnson. Several other Opry members have also appeared, including Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, The Isaacs, Mark Wills and Ricky Skaggs. 

I know that the "core group" sang the same songs on each show, and have told many of the same stories, but you know, it has been good. The Gatlin Brothers singing Silent Night and the Riders doing Corn, Water & Wood were among my favorites. 

As mentioned, the final two shows are this week, with The War and Treaty the Spotlight artists on Monday night (and the only non-Opry members to have been in that slot) and Jamey Johnson wrapping things up on Tuesday. 

Monday December 22

Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: The War and Treaty

Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, RaeLynn, Mandy Barnett, Tasha Layton, Riders In The Sky, Charlie McCoy, John Berry

Tuesday December 23

Host: Larry Gatlin

Spotlight Artist; Jamey Johnson w/Jessie James Decker
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Mandy Barnett, Marcus King, Riders In The Sky, Charlie McCoy

As the Opry Country Christmas shows wrap up, I want to take the time, on behalf of Casey and myself, to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I appreciate each and every one who reads and comments on the blog, who sends me messages and emails, and those I have met along the way. I saw more than a few of you this past year. For those I haven't met as of yet, there are still opportunities in the coming year that perhaps our paths will cross. 

You don't know what satisfaction I get from each of you and I hope that I can continue to be a place where Opry memories can be shared, and discussion can take place as we move into 2026.