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Grand Ole Opry Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Jan. 3 With Ryman Auditorium Shows
The home of country music is turning 100 years old in 2025, and its year-long party kicks off on Jan. 3. Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry will usher in its 100th anniversary at Ryman Auditorium with a series of performances from Bill Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Henry Cho, Lainey Wilson and many more.
Anderson, the longest-tenured Opry member, kicks off the “Opry at Ryman Auditorium’ series of shows on Jan. 3 with a show that also features CMA Musicians of the Year Charlie Worsham, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie McCoy, Craig Morgan and others. Other shows at Ryman are scheduled for Jan. 4, 10, 11 and 17. Ballerini, who was featured on the cover of Pollstar in October, performs on the 10th as well as Ashley McBryde and Steve Wariner. Cho headlines the Jan. 11 show along with Wilson, and Gary Mule Deer will play on the 17th.
The Opry 100 celebration pays tribute to the artists and fans who have cemented the legacy of the beloved venue, which is the cultural heart and home of country music since it debuted on WSM radio in 1925. The Ryman will open an exhibition on Jan. 3 that chronicles the Opry’s century-long journey, from its beginnings in radio broadcasting to becoming a cornerstone in the country music world. Visitors will experience a multimedia display that includes artifacts and rare photographs highlighting unforgettable moments from entertainers like Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lyn, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams and more.
Other activations announced by the Opry included shows at Royal Albert Hall in the fall, more shows than ever before, a debut performance from Grammy-nominated singer Shaboozey on Jan. 18 and commemorative merchandise such as the official “100 Years of Grand Ole Opry.”
For more information about events and tickets, visit Opry100.com.