Updated with the Wednesday night lineup:
The upcoming weekend is CMA Fest. In what has become an annual tradition at the Grand Ole Opry, there will be mid-weeks shows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights leading up to the formal start of the festival on Thursday.
In what has also become a yearly tradition, there will be two shows on Tuesday night as Opry member Carrie Underwood will be appearing. While many will be excited to see and hear Carrie, I am sure that an equally number of fans will be anxious to see the recent winner of American Idol, Hannah Harper, who will be making her Opry debut that night.
The schedule also includes Opry members Bill Anderson, Henry Cho and Dailey & Vincent, with Avery Anna and Drake Milligan rounding it out.
While most of the focus will be on Tuesday night, Wednesday night also offers a solid show with members Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandy Barnett, Rhonda Vincent and Charlie McCoy scheduled. Also appearing are Flatland Cavalry, Laci Kaye Booth and Lanie Gardner.
Tuesday June 2
1st show
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Bill Anderson, Avery Anna, Henry Cho
8:00: Drake Milligan, Hannah Harper, Carrie Underwood
2nd show
9:30: Dailey & Vincent, Bill Anderson, Carrie Underwood, Avery Anna
10:30: Henry Cho, Drake Milligan, Hannah Harper
While most of the focus will be on Tuesday night, Wednesday night also offers a solid show with members Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandy Barnett, Rhonda Vincent and Charlie McCoy scheduled. Also scheduled to appear are Flatland Cavalry, Laci Kaye Booth and Lanie Gardner.
Wednesday June 3
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, T. Graham Brown, Laci Kaye Booth, Steven Curtis Chapman
Intermission
8:20: Mandy Barnett, Charlie McCoy, Lanie Gardner, Flatland Cavalry
Hannah Harper lives just a distance from me in Missouri. She is the real deal. Pure country/bluegrass/gospel traditionalist. While I am exciting and happy for her, I hope the fast pace industry does not take its hold on her. I’m afraid she will have a long road to break through while staying focused on her values and beliefs. There’s no doubt in my mind she’ll be well recieved at the Opry. David B
ReplyDeleteI would say a standing ovation is pretty well received! :)
DeleteI'm ready for tonight's Opry shows and Hannah Harper's Opry debut. I really hope everyone likes her and I totally agree with David B, Hannah is the real deal, I am very happy for her success.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the entire week of Fan Fair/CMA Fest shows. Vince is on Friday and Saturday night; Sister Sadie and Suzy Bogguss on Saturday night.
(Jeanene)
Speaking of Vince, he is playing mandolin tonight for Dailey & Vincent.
DeleteMy daughter and I attended on March 14, and Vince played mandolin for D&V that night as well.
DeleteI'm glad Vince is getting some work!
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