Mid-Week Opry Shows

There is another full week of shows at the Grand Ole Opry beginning with the Tuesday Night Opry and an appearance by Opry member Darius Rucker. T. Graham Brown is also on the schedule, as is one of my personal favorites, Sunny Sweeney. Tyler Nance will be making his Opry debut. 

Tuesday June 16
7:00: T. Graham Brown, Sunny Sweeney, Tyler Nance, The SteelDrivers
Intermission
8:20: Aaron Weber, Tommy Emmanuel, Darius Rucker

There is another Opry debut on Wednesday night as Adrien Nunez is on the schedule, along with members Mandy Barnett, Connie Smith, Dailey & Vincent, The Whites and Charlie McCoy.

Wednesday June 17
7:00: Mandy Barnett, Connie Smith, Adrien Nunez, Dailey & Vincent
Intermission
8:20: The Whites, Ron Pope, Tenille Towns, Charlie McCoy

Finally, there will be two more Opry debuts on Thursday night: Jordan McCullough and Tori Kelly. Opry member Chris Young is back, as are Rhonda Vincent and Gene Watson. And closing out the show will be Neal McCoy. Who remembers his last Opry appearance from earlier this year? I am somewhat surprised he was invited back. 

Thursday June 18
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, Caroline Jones, Jordan McCullough, Chris Young
Intermission
8:20: Gene Watson, Redferrin, Tori Kelly, Neal McCoy

Tyler Nance who is debuting on Tuesday night, received his invitation to make his Opry debut from Tracy Lawrence. There was a time when Tracy was making a lot of Opry appearances and seemed in line to possibly become an Opry member. But then, he stopped coming. 

As far as Tyler, he blends emotionally honest songwriting with the traditions of Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana. The 22-year-old Missouri native broke through with his current radio single “Keeps Me Sane,” which has amassed nearly 100 million global streams, landed among the Top 50 most viral songs worldwide, and reached the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Now boasting more than 187 million global streams and over 2.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Nance recently released his debut album, Midwest Memoir, via Santa Anna Nashville. The 17-track project features collaborations with Jackson Dean, Karley Scott Collins, and The Castellows.

Adrien Nunez was invited by Russell Dickerson to appear on the Opry. He is originally from Brooklyn and was a basketball star at the University of Michigan. After a move to LA, Nunez carved out a path as a successful influencer. Known for his signature red glasses and reaction videos, Adrien found a way to resonate with the masses by supporting some of the breakout stars in country music, including having a helping hand in the massive success of Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”.

His first single for Warner Records “LOW ROAD” (2024) was a viral hit that has since garnered millions of streams and captivated new and old fans alike. Since then, he’s released a constant flow of tracks that have established Nunez as a musical force of nature. He released his 6-song EP, Don't Wanna Go Home earlier this year and continues to work on his debut album. 

Jordan McCullough debuts on Thursday night. He was the American Idol Season 24 runner-up. The invitation came unexpectedly during a surprise visit to the Opry earlier in the month, when he was blindfolded and unknowingly walked onto the historic stage. Host Kelly Sutton told him, “We want you to come back here next month and make your Grand Ole Opry debut,” and McCullough accepted with excitement. The Opry surprise video showed McCullough initially confused and nervous, joking that it felt like “walking into a big bonfire” without knowing where he was going. Once he learned the truth, he embraced the moment, calling it “blowing my mind". As a hometown artist, stepping into the Opry circle in Nashville was described as nothing short of an honor.

Tori Kelly is the final debut this week. She is a three-time Grammy winner and Southern California–bred singer-songwriter. Her latest album, God Must Really Love Me was released in early 2026 Opry. The record, which she completed in just two months after giving birth to her first child, is described as a joyful, intimate exploration of love, identity, and self-protection. She crafted most of the songs in solitude before collaborating with producers/co-writers like DIXSON, Nija Charles, Emily Warren, and Ammo. While Kelly is best known for her R&B, pop, and gospel–infused work, her Opry debut marks a significant crossover moment,