- - Grand Ole Opry's Special Limited-Edition Release Offers 'a Piece of Country Music History'

Melina GrayNovember 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM

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The Grand Ole Opry is marking a century of country music with something truly special for fans. In honor of its 100-year milestone, the Nashville landmark has released a limited-edition album titled Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs, a collection of 20 never-before-released live performances recorded on the world-famous Opry stage.

Available now on vinyl, CD, and across all major streaming platforms, the album offers what the Opry calls “a piece of country music history.” Each track was chosen from the fan-voted list of Country’s 100 Greatest Songs, showcasing both rare archival recordings from country legends and brand-new performances by today’s stars.

Among the featured songs are “Your Cheatin’ Heart” performed by Ashley McBryde, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn, “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, and “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton featuring Patty Loveless and Marty Stuart. Modern favorites also shine, including Luke Combs’ version of “Tennessee Whiskey,” Kelsea Ballerini performing “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” and Carrie Underwood with “Jesus, Take the Wheel.”

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A Century on One Stage

Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has been the heartbeat of country music, connecting generations through live radio broadcasts and iconic performances. Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs captures that spirit across eras—from George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today [Full Circle Mix]” and Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” to The Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The album closes with a moving group performance of “Mama Don’t Allow It / Will the Circle Be Unbroken” featuring Old Crow Medicine Show, Dom Flemons, Billy Strings, and Molly Tuttle.

As the Opry team shared when announcing the release, the project is a celebration of the artists, songs, and fans who’ve shaped the genre over the last century. Whether streamed or spun on vinyl, Opry 100 lets listeners bring a living "piece of country music history" home.

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