Grand Ole Opry, the longest-running radio program in U.S. history, has announced the lineup for its first-ever live international broadcast. The show will come from London’s celebrated Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 26.
The lineup includes Opry members Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart.
In addition to the aforementioned Opry members, this show will feature a lineup of special UK guest artists to be announced later this year. Like the Opry’s regular shows in Nashville, artists appearing on this show will each perform 2 – 4 songs.
Of the historic moment, Darius Rucker said, “Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is a great honor; it’s always felt like the Opry was my home away from home. To have the opportunity to bring such a big part of my musical roots to Royal Albert Hall is a full-circle moment for me while I work on a project with so many talented songwriters and producers based in London. I can’t think of a better way to honor the Opry’s global impact on country music as we share its magic with a new generation of fans.”
Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Grand Ole Opry parent company Ryman Hospitality Properties, added, “This milestone year for the Grand Ole Opry has arrived at the perfect time as country music enjoys an unprecedented rise in global popularity, especially here in the United Kingdom. Our first-ever broadcast outside of the United States will celebrate the influential music that has shaped this genre and pay tribute to the unique Opry show format that has entertained music lovers for 100 years. With the help of some of our most treasured Opry members and some very special guests, we hope to give fans a taste of what goes on every week back in Nashville and inspire them to come visit the epicenter of country music.”
Find out more information at the Grand Ole Opry’s official website.
