Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Grand Ole Opry Centennial Exhibit

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a new exhibit titled "The Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100," opening September 18, 2025, and running through March 2027. The exhibit highlights the Opry's enduring history as the longest-running radio show in the world and its pivotal role in establishing Nashville as the center of the country music industry. It features historic artifacts, including instruments, clothing, and memorabilia from notable performers like Minnie Pearl, Reba McEntire, and George D. Hay, the Opry’s founder and longtime announcer. The Opry has survived major challenges such as a catastrophic flood in 2010 and the COVID-19 pandemic, during which it remained the most-watched live music program. A panel discussion with Opry members Vince Gill and Carly Pearce, among others, will be held at the museum’s Ford Theater on the exhibit’s opening day. This exhibition honors the Opry’s legacy as the birthplace of country music traditions and stories that continue to influence the genre globally.