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Country music royalty Vince Gill<\/a><\/strong> and Grammy-winner Carly Pearce<\/strong> are helping launch a major new exhibit celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry<\/a> this fall at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum<\/a><\/strong> in Nashville.<\/p>\n Marking 100 years of perhaps the most iconic live radio show in the world, The Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100<\/strong> will spotlight the artists, milestones, and stories that made the Grand Ole Opry the epicenter of country music \u2014 and a cornerstone of American culture.<\/p>\n As part of the opening-day celebration, Gill, Pearce, and Opry executive producer Dan Rogers<\/strong> will take part in a live panel discussion at the museum\u2019s Ford Theater, moderated by Hall of Fame editorial director Paul Kingsbury<\/strong>. The panel discussion is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, at 2 p.m. CT. Tickets go on sale August 22<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED: After Decades on Stage, George Strait Receives a Career First<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The exhibition, open through March 2027, will showcase never-before-seen artifacts, including Minnie Pearl\u2019s<\/strong> original $1.98 hat, Reba McEntire\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> debut boots, a hand-built dulcimer from the 1920s, and Gill\u2019s personal Opry memorabilia.<\/p>\n Launched in 1925 by WSM radio with a single fiddler\u2019s performance, the Grand Ole Opry grew from a local barn dance into a national phenomenon, becoming a launchpad for legends like Dolly Parton<\/a>, Garth Brooks<\/a>, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline<\/strong>, and Hank Williams<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Throughout the decades, the Opry has endured through incredible changes in technology, culture, and music, yet it is still going strong 100 years later. The exhibit will chronicle the Opry’s impact on Nashville\u2019s rise as the country music capital and include interactive elements for all ages.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Opry’s status as America’s leading country music radio show, from the 1940s into the 1960s, made possible\u00a0Nashville’s\u00a0emergence as the undisputed center of the country music industry. This exhibit surveys the enduring history of a program that\u2019s survived a century of change,\u201d said Kyle Young<\/strong>, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.<\/p>\n RELATED: Country Music Icon, 76, Forced to Cancel Shows For Health Issue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “As country music continues to expand globally, the Opry has stood as its heart for a century,” added\u00a0Patrick Moore<\/strong>, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group. “It’s the birthplace of traditions and stories that define\u00a0Nashville’s\u00a0unique imprint on the genre. We’re honored to be the subject of this exhibition at\u00a0the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, showcasing why the Opry is not only a\u00a0Nashville\u00a0landmark but also a cherished touchstone for fans worldwide.”<\/p>\n The exhibit includes family-focused programs, like a hands-on \u201cBedazzled Buttons\u201d art event, microphone decorating, and an old-school fan letter station for writing to favorite Opry stars. All activities will be hosted in the Taylor Swift Education Center<\/a><\/strong> at the museum. Here are the specific dates for family activities:<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct. 1\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Friday, Oct. 31\u00a0\u2013 Grand Ole Opry Letter Writing Friday, Oct. 17\u00a0and\u00a0Saturday, Oct. 18,\u00a010 a.m. to Noon\u00a0\u2013 Family Program: Adorn a Microphone RELATED: Country Music Legend Garth Brooks Announces \u2018Priceless\u2019 Breaking News For Nashville Musicians<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, Nov. 2,\u00a010 a.m. to Noon\u00a0\u2013 Family Program: Bedazzled Buttons Among the most-visited history museums in the country, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2024.<\/p>\n Opening panel event:<\/strong> Sept. 18, 2 p.m. \u2013 Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Dan Rogers<\/strong> (Tickets available Aug. 22) \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Aug 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. 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\ud83c\udfa4 Family Fun and Fan Experiences<\/h2>\n
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Museum visitors can write a letter to their favorite\u00a0Opry member. Letter-writing materials will be provided, and guests can put their completed letters in a mailbox for direct delivery to the Opry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
Museum visitors can create an inventive microphone using color, gems, sequins and their own creativity. Then, participants can snap a photo behind the iconic Grand Ole Opry microphone stand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. During this program, museum visitors can make their own button celebrating 100 years of the Grand\u00a0Ole Opry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udca1 If You Go:<\/h2>\n
Exhibit duration:<\/strong> Sept. 18, 2025 \u2013 March 2027
Location:<\/strong> Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville
Admission:<\/strong> Exhibit included with museum entry
More info:<\/strong>countrymusichalloffame.org<\/a><\/p>\n