| Opry Member Jon Pardi Helps Kick Off Nashville’s Favorite Holiday Tradition OPRY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Spotlight Artists For The Holiday Show’s Third Season Include Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Janson, Lady A, Scotty McCreery and Chris Young Special Guests Throughout the Season Include John Berry, Chapel Hart, Maddie & Tae, Louise Mandrell, Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan, The Scott Family, Jeannie Seely and Hailey Whitters Tickets On Sale Now |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 27, 2023) – The Grand Ole Opry® kicked off the third season of Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition, Opry Country Christmas, last night with the first in a series of nine shows. Hosted by Grammy®-winning Opry member Larry Gatlin, each Opry Country Christmas show will also feature Opry members The Gatlin Brothers, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy. In his first activity as an Opry member was last night’s Spotlight Artist Jon Pardi. His performance kicked off the celebration of the Multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer’s first Christmas album release, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi,which was produced by the award-winning producing team—Pardi, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore. The 12-track project is available here. His performance included tracks “400 Horsepower,” “Please Come Home For Christmas Beer for Santa” and “Merry Christmas From The Keys.” Also joining in the kickoff was special guest The War And Treaty who performed “Oh Holy Night,” “Silver Bells,” and “Safe.”All Opry Country Christmas shows air on WSM Radio as well as WSM and Opry digital platforms. For Opry Country Christmas tickets and more information on the full Opry schedule visit opry.com. Opry Country Christmas 2023 Shows Include: Wed. Nov 29 Spotlight Artist: Lauren Alaina Special Guest: Chapel HartSun. Dec 3 Spotlight Artist: Scotty McCreery Special Guests: Jeannie Seely, Hailey Whitters Thurs. Dec 7 Spotlight Artist: Trace Adkins Special Guest: Kathy Mattea Sun. Dec 10Spotlight Artist: Chris Young Special Guest: Maddie & Tae Mon. Dec 11 Spotlight Artist: Lady A Special Guest: The Scott Family Thurs. Dec 14 Spotlight Artist: TBD Special Guest: Lorrie Morgan Sun. Dec 17 (matinee) Spotlight Artist: Steven Curtis Chapman Special Guest: Louise Mandrell Mon. Dec 18 Spotlight Artist: Chris Janson Special Guest: John Berry OPRY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PLAZA PARTY (Free and Open To The Public): The Opry will host free and open to the public Plaza Parties before each show featuring festive Christmas décor and various holiday photo ops throughout, including an opportunity to meet and snap a selfie with the Opry’s Christmas Dolly. The Ford Lounge will feature festive holiday beverages for purchase (Winter Wonder Mule, Mint Chocolate Cold Brew, and more!) and The Opry Shop will be stocked with holiday merchandise for all. Adults and kids will have the opportunity to participate in a new Spot the Christmas sELFie Plaza Scavenger Hunt. The Opry will provide a fun activity book for kids which includes games and a keepsake Opry stage coloring sheet. Local choral groups will be providing holiday cheer to all guests with Christmas songs on the Opry Plaza each night. About the Grand Ole Opry: The Grand Ole Opry is the home of country music where artists and fans gather, in person and virtually, to celebrate and be part of country’s past, present and future. Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, the Opry strengthens its roots by constantly evolving. The Opry’s members are country’s most emblematic artists, and the show regularly showcases country music’s top new talent. The Opry welcomes legions of fans to visit the Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee – Music City, USA – to experience one of the 3-5 live shows it hosts per week; take a backstage tour; listen to live broadcasts on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, or its flagship home WSM Radio; and watch Opry Live on Saturday nights and Opry content all week long on the Circle Network. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal. For more information, visit opry.com. |