Grand Ole Opry Marks Centennial with "Summer Of The Century" Events
The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary with "Summer Of The Century," featuring country music's biggest stars, special performances, and events in Nashville, including a CMA Fest kickoff, Opry 100 Honors, and a '90s Country cele
In its 100 th year, the Grand Ole Opry is celebrating “Summer Of The Century” with the format’s hottest stars, shows and events in Nashville. “Summer Of The Century” includes an Opry kick off to CMA Fest week, an Opry 100 Honors show, a ’90s Country celebration, backstage tours and a weekly outdoor concert series.
The celebration starts with “Opry Celebrates CMA Fest,” June 2, 3, 5, 6, featuring Carrie Underwood, Avery Anna, Jordan Davis, Maddox Batson, Deana Carter and more taking the stage.
Those shows are followed on June 10 with “Opry 100 Honors: Don Williams” with Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood, Rodney Crowell and other stars as the Opry pays tribute to country music’s “Gentle Giant” and the songs that dominated decades of country radio.
A throwback to big hair, high-waisted jeans and the songs that defined the decade, “Opry Celebrates ‘90s Country” takes place on June 28. Artists to be announced.
Opry Backstage tours are happening throughout the summer with four options to visit the iconic Opry House. The outdoor concert series launches Memorial Day weekend and lasts until Labor Day weekend with free concerts every Friday and Saturday on the Opry Plaza stage before that evening’s show.
Tickets are on sale now for all Opry 2026 shows through December 2026.
_Originally reported by [Pollstar](https://news.pollstar.com/2026/05/08/grand-ole-opry-celebrates-summer-of-the-century/)._
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