Grand Ole Opry To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Inaugural Broadcast With Two Star-Studded Shows

On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry made its inaugural broadcast with a single fiddle tune performed by Uncle Jimmy Thompson. Since then, the Opry has welcomed more than 200 members and broadcast over 15,000 shows while attracting millions of fans. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of that first broadcast, two all-star Opry member shows are planned for Nov. 28.   

The shows take place at the home of country music in Nashville at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., featuring artists spanning four generations across country, bluegrass, gospel, Americana, and comedy.

The lineup includes Trace Adkins, Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, T. Graham Brown, Steven Curtis Chapman, Henry Cho, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Kathy Mattea, Charlie McCoy, Scotty McCreery, Gary Mule Deer, Riders In The Sky, Ricky Skaggs, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, The Whites, Mark Wills, and more to be announced soon. Today’s announcement points out that  Suzy Bogguss,  who was invited to join the Opry family on Oct. 11, will also take the stage.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now on opry.com.

The Nov. 28 shows are part of The Grand Ole Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations. Throughout 2025, Opry 100 has had special shows, more than 60 Opry debuts and its first-ever live international broadcast from London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall last month. The 100th celebrations will continue into 2026 with numerous Opry 100 Honors shows, a performance at Carnegie Hall, and other special shows.