Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, Wynonna, and Charles Esten Among Those to Appear on Additional Show August 20
Weekend of August 18 – 20 Now Features Five Opry Performances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In celebration of one of the universe’s biggest stars going dark on Monday, August 21 during the historic Total Eclipse 2017, the Grand Ole Opry will bring out some of music’s biggest stars to brighten one of the most famous stages in the world. The Opry, positioned to be in the direct path of the Total Eclipse, is adding two more shows to its weekend line up. The historic event will now feature two Saturday, August 19 performances as well as two Sunday night shows August 20, with artists on the Sunday’s shows including reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town as well as Darius Rucker, Wynonna, Charles Esten. The first August 20 show announced earlier this month is sold out, and tickets for the August 20 9:30 p.m. second show will go on sale Thurs., July 27 at Noon Central.
The Opry’s eclipse celebration continues with two Total Eclipse Plaza Parties on Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21. Guests can expect live music on the Plaza stage, commemorative gifts and eclipse glasses, and an array of themed food and drink, including BBQ and specialty eclipse cocktails. The Opry will feature a one-of-a-kind Nashville Total Eclipse soundtrack August 20 to accompany the approximately two minutes of eclipse totality.
Also marking the total eclipse, Opry House Backstage Tours including an August 20 post-show tour and tours throughout the day August 21 are set to recognize Opry artists whose career achievements have eclipsed all others in the field.
The Opry was named the Top Attraction in the U.S. by Trip Advisor for Spring 2017 and was ranked in USA Today last month as Trip Advisor’s top-rated attraction in Tennessee.
Total eclipse packages featuring August 20 9:30 p.m. show tickets, Opry House Backstage Tours, food and drink vouchers, Opry Total Eclipse viewing glasses, and a commemorative print go on sale on Thursday, July 27 at noon CDT at opry.com and 800-SEE-OPRY.
Grand Ole Opry Total Eclipse 2017 Schedule of Events:
Fri., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 19, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Grand Ole Opry
Sun., Aug. 20, 5 p.m. Opry Plaza Party
Sun., Aug. 20, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Grand Ole Opry Total Eclipse Show
Mon., Aug. 21, 11 a.m. Grand Ole Opry Total Eclipse Plaza Party
August 21 Eclipse Timing:
Partial eclipse begins: 11:58 a.m. CDT
Start of totality: 1:27 p.m. CDT
Partial eclipse ends: 2:54 p.m. CDT