Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton Headline NBC’s Opry Celebration
The lineup for NBC’s Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music special on Sunday, February 14 at 9-11 p.m. ET/PT represents generations of country icons.
The anniversary special will feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood.
In addition to original songs, the special will feature collaborations and covers including Kelsea Ballerini singing “When You Say Nothing At All,” Dierks Bentley and Marty Stuart’s duet of “Pancho & Lefty,” and Lady A’s rendition of “Forever and Ever, Amen.” All performances were recorded at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.
Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton will serve as co-hosts for the two-hour anniversary special.
In addition to performances, during Lady A’s performance taping for the special, Opry member Darius Rucker surprised the group with an invitation to join the hallowed institution. The special also marks Kane Brown’s official Opry debut.