Grand Ole Opry

What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

It’s been called the “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage.” Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages across town or around the world to the Grand Ole Opry to see the show live. Millions more tune in to Opry broadcasts via a mobile app, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Nashville’s 650 AM WSM, and on opry.com and wsmradio.com.

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1925

First radio broadcast of the grand ole opry

4,400

Seating capacity grand ole opry house

8+

Artists are featured on each show

The Show That Made Country Music Famous

$12 Million

Renovation in 2018 & 2019

Broadcast live on WSM 650 AM