- OPRY BIRTHDAY PICNIC & PIE AUCTION
Beginning at Noon on Sat., Oct. 21, fans will have an opportunity to purchase a dessert that was baked using an Opry member’s recipe. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Opry Trust Fund, which supports those in need in Nashville’s country music community.
- MEET & GREET
Opry stars will be on hand to welcome fans to the Birthday Bash outside the Opry House from 3 – 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 21.
- BOOK SIGNING
Colin Escott, author of Grand Ole Opry: The Making of an American Icon, will be on hand in the Opry Plaza from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 21 to sign copies of the book before it will be released in stores nationwide.
October is Opry Birthday Month
The Opry's 81st Birthday is right around the corner. We hope that you will be able to join us for all the fun and excitement as we celebrate throughout October.
Below is a partial list of great Opry shows you can catch during October. Check back here often because great Opry stars and friends are sure to be announced at a moment's notice. We'll bring you the very latest at the time we know it. Keep in mind that artists and schedule are subject to change.
Grand Ole Opry
Opry House
October 7Join us as we kick off our birthday month with performances by
Dierks Bentley,
Chris Young,
Loretta Lynn, and more! PLUS, come early for a special Opry Shop in-store appearance by the reigning
Nashville Star Chris Young. He will be signing copies of his self-titled debut CD from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Grand Ole Opry
Opry House
October 14See performances by
Vince Gill, Jenny Gill, Patty Loveless, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Steve Wariner, and more! Vince will be releasing a new 4-CD collection,
These Days, the next week and will be sharing some of his new songs with the Opry audience.
Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash
Opry House
October 20 & 21Birthday Bash weekend will be filled with all kinds of fun for everyone. Beginning with two shows Friday night (7:00 & 9:30 p.m.), a special concert with
Charley Pride on Saturday (1:00 p.m.), and two shows Saturday night (6:30 & 9:30 p.m.) PLUS, fans can make a full day of fun on Oct. 21, as the Opry Plaza will be overflowing with birthday activities. An Opry Birthday picnic will offer music, fun, and special events beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Click here for a complete list of activities.
Birthday Bash weekend will include performances by
Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury Band, Charley Pride, and more!
Grand Ole Opry
Opry House
October 28The Opry will include a special tribute to one of its renowned members -
Barbara Mandrell.
Randy Owen, Lorrie Morgan,
Blaine Larsen, and more will be on hand to perform songs from the upcoming tribute album,
She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool: A Tribute to Barbara Mandrell.
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