OPRY NEWS

OCTOBER IS OPRY MONTH - Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate its 83rd Birthday with Star-Studded Shows


Nashville, TN — October 03, 2008    


Some of country music’s most popular artists will be part of the excitement as the Grand Ole Opry® presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® celebrates “Opry Month” with star-studded shows and special events throughout October plus four consecutive October weekends of first-run versions of “Opry Live” on GAC: Great American Country.

In celebration of its 83rd Birthday, the Opry will welcome the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music throughout October. Among those scheduled to appear: Eric Church, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, Wynonna, Jimmy Wayne (Oct. 4); Charlie Daniels Band, Del McCoury Band (Oct. 7); Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers (Oct. 11); Lady Antebellum, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler (Oct. 14); Trace Lawrence (Oct. 21); Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks (Oct. 25).

The Opry’s official Birthday Weekend is Oct. 10 – 11 and includes four star-packed Opry shows and an Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White-- a bevy of country music fun in and around the Opry House.

Get a printable list of special Opry Birthday Bash activities.