On Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, the Grand Ole Opry celebrated its 100th birthday with a big TV show called Opry 100. Lots of famous country music singers performed to honor this special moment.
Singing at the Grand Ole Opry is a huge deal for anyone who loves country music. It’s like a dream come true! More than 30 singers took the stage that night, including big names like Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, and Clint Black, who have been making music for a long time.
One of the newest members of the Opry, Lainey Wilson, also sang that night. She performed her first big song, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” with help from Marty Stuart, a country music legend. Together, they also sang an old song called “Lost Highway” by Hank Williams to honor him.
How Lainey Wilson Joined the Opry
Lainey Wilson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on June 7, 2024. She was invited to join on May 21, 2024, by Reba McEntire, a super famous singer, during the last episode of The Voice Season 25. Lainey had just finished singing on the show when Reba surprised her with the big question.
Lainey was so excited! She told Reba, “I look up to you so much—not just your music, but how hard you work and how kind you are. You inspire me every day.” She also shared a memory from when she was nine years old. Her family took her to see the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and she watched singers like Bill Anderson and Crystal Gayle. That’s when she decided she wanted to perform there someday.
A Special Performance with Marty Stuart
During the Opry 100 show, Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart sang “Lost Highway” together at the Ryan Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Marty has been part of the Opry for over 30 years, so it was a big honor for Lainey to sing with him. She even got to play Hank Williams’ famous guitar during the song!
You can watch Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart sing together in the Opry 100 video below! It was a night full of amazing music and happy moments for country music fans everywhere.
