Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, Marty Stuart and more to light up Royal Albert Hall this September

The Grand Ole Opry — Nashville’s sacred home of country music and the longest-running radio broadcast in American history — is celebrating its 100th year with something it’s never done before: taking the show global.

In a landmark move, the Opry will host its first-ever international live broadcast at none other than London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 26, 2025. The show, aptly titled “Grand Ole Opry: Live in London,” will be a once-in-a-century event featuring a stacked lineup of Opry members including Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart, with a slew of UK-based guests still to be announced.

Tickets drop this Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. BST via royalalberthall.com, and if you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Nashville’s finest bring twang and soul across the pond, this is your shot.

“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,” said Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, the Opry’s parent company. “Our first-ever broadcast outside of the United States will celebrate the influential music that has shaped this genre.”

Radio waves will be buzzing as BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay and WSM Radio and Opry personality Kelly Sutton take the reins as hosts — bridging two nations through storytelling and steel guitars. Sutton, who also hosts Absolute Radio Country’s The Nashville Show, is the first woman to hold a regular host role at the Opry.

Expect a genre-spanning showcase of contemporary hits, old-school stompers, and exclusive cross-Atlantic collaborations. Like every Opry show, each artist will perform two to four songs — but don’t be surprised if the night ends with a few legendary all-hands-on-deck jams.

For Darius Rucker, it’s more than just a gig. “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,” he said. “To bring such a big part of my musical roots to Royal Albert Hall is a full-circle moment for me… I can’t think of a better way to honor the Opry’s global impact on country music.”

That international spirit is at the heart of the Opry’s 100th anniversary celebrations — a yearlong campaign packed with limited-edition merch, special performances, exhibits, and even book releases. The Royal Albert Hall show is just the crown jewel.

Dan Rogers, SVP and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, summed it up: “The magical thing about the Opry is how many lives it’s touched over the past 100 years. No matter where you live, when you listen to country music all roads eventually lead to the Grand Ole Opry.”

For those not making the pilgrimage to London, the night will be broadcast live on WSM Radio and Opry.com, with a full replay airing later on BBC Radio 2. Meanwhile, fans can get a taste of the Opry spirit in the weeks leading up with Opry Live hitting Sky Arts from May 30, running weekly for 26 weeks.

Produced by Dan Rogers and SteadiBeat Media’s Steve Buchanan — with support from SJM Concerts and Bob Shennan — the show promises to bring Nashville’s hallowed traditions into one of the UK’s most iconic venues.

Country music has always told stories of places and people — and now, that story crosses the Atlantic.

Author: Adam Bailey

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