Opry’s Two Newest Members Lady A and Rhonda Vincent Perform
Ryan Hurd and Brittney Spencer Make Opry Debuts
Maren Morris joins Hurd for Performance of “Chasing After You”
Tickets Available Now for Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Night Performances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Grand Ole Opry opened up performances this weekend to full capacity for the first time in more than a year. The Opry’s two newest members, Lady A and Rhonda Vincent, were among those featured on weekend shows. Both artists officially joined the Opry in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two rising artists, Ryan Hurd, and Brittney Spencer, stepped into the circle for the first time, making their Opry debuts on this first full capacity weekend. Superstar Maren Morris made a surprise appearance with husband Hurd on their hit “Chasing After You,” and Hurd joined Lady A for their hit he co-wrote, “What If I Never Get Over You.” Charles Esten, Lorrie Morgan, Oak Ridge Boys, Michael Ray, and more were also featured throughout the weekend.
“It was tremendous to see so many fans who have been tuned in to the Opry via our livestream, television, and the radio over the past 15 months back in the Opry House enjoying live music this weekend,” said Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “We’ve missed this, and we look forward to doing it again on every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday the rest of the year!”
Next Saturday, May 22, Leslie Jordan is scheduled to make his Opry debut alongside Brothers Osborne, Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Charlie Worsham, and more. The Opry’s annual “Salute The Troops” show honoring members of the U.S. Military is scheduled for Sat., May 29 featuring Lauren Alaina plus Opry members Luke Combs and Chris Young, among others. Also scheduled for upcoming spring and summer Opry performances are Trace Adkins, Bill Anderson, Gary LeVox, Aaron Lewis, MercyMe, Steve Wariner, Mark Wills, and more.
In addition to a full lineup of spring and summer performances, the Opry is set to release a limited-edition vinyl LP titled, Unbroken | Empty Room, Full Circle on June 4, 2021. Available exclusively on Opry.com and at the Opry’s Nashville-based retail outlets, the LP includes memorable performances by Luke Combs, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, and more recorded live from the Opry stage in front of an empty house during the 29 weeks that the Saturday night Opry shows continued uninterrupted during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Opry has kept the music playing through World War II, the Great Depression and more to earn its spot in history to earn its spot as the world’s longest-running radio program. On October 30, 2021, the Opry will celebrate another milestone when it hosts the 5,000th Saturday night Opry. Fans across the country and around the world can experience the Saturday Grand Ole Opry live all spring and summer long via the Circle Network.