Season Kicks Off Thursday, March 9 Featuring Songs of Dottie West
Spring Spotlight Artists Set To Include Steve Wariner, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle,
Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Daniels Band, Brenda Lee, Dailey & Vincent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The unforgettable songs that helped transform Nashville into Music City are set to return to the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium for the spring run of the popular series Opry Country Classics Thursdays at 7:00 pm, March 9 – June 1 (except March 30). Grammy®-winner Larry Gatlin returns as host for ten of the twelve weeks, with Opry announcer Bill Cody stepping in for Gatlin for two shows in the series.
The March 9 Opry Country Classics kickoff show is set to feature among other classics, songs from the catalog of late Opry great Dottie West. Among those set to honor West are three artists she shepherded through their early years in Nashville: Jeannie Seely, show host Larry Gatlin, and the night’s Spotlight Artist Steve Wariner.
Each subsequent Opry Country Classics performance will feature a number of special guests, including a Spotlight Artist sharing several greatest hits. Spotlight Artists already scheduled for the spring include Wariner (March 9), Pam Tillis (March 16), Lorrie Morgan (March 23), Crystal Gayle (April 13), Tanya Tucker (April 20), Oak Ridge Boys (April 27), Charlie Daniels Band (May 4), Brenda Lee (May 11), and Dailey & Vincent (May 25.)
A special Saturday afternoon edition of Opry Country Classics is scheduled for CMA Music Fest Week on June 10.
Opry Country Classics tickets as well as money-saving ticket combos including admission to both Thursday night Opry Country Classics shows and Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday Grand Ole Opry shows are available by visiting opry.com or by calling 615-871-OPRY or 800-SEE-OPRY.