Opry 100: A Live Celebration: Country stars shine on red carpet

March 19, 2025

Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary is celebrated on Wednesday night.

Country superstar Blake Shelton is holding an event on March 19th, entitled “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” which airs on NBC. Grand Ole Opry's official 100th anniversary will be in November, and the country music house celebrates it all year round.

Jerry Roll, Leba Mantea, Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Rainey Wilson and Kelsey Ballerini are all set to take the stage.

Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Curly Pierce at Grand Ole Opry's centenary ceremony. (Getty Images)

Shelton and his wife, Gwen Stefani, decorated the carpet before the ceremony. Shelton wore a blue jeans with a black vest, tie and jacket. He tied the look along with a blue undershirt.

Blake Shelton abandons his “voice” that focuses on raising a child with Gwen Stefani: “I take that job very seriously.”

Stefani wore a black mini dress with long sleeves and mesh cutouts. She tied the look to her black cowboy boots and her distinctive bold red lips.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani in “Opry 100: A Live Celebration.” (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Carrie Underwood took part in the country music ceremony in a gorgeous, one-shoulder black gown. The bottom of the dress was thin and there was a dramatic train.

Carrie Underwood attended “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” in Nashville. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

The country music legend accessorized her look with paired statement earrings.

Country stars like Curly Pierce and Trishiyer Wood (both scheduled to perform on Wednesday night) walked the red carpet before the Grand Ole Opry Ceremony.

“To come here tonight to celebrate our 100th anniversary, I will not miss this for the world.”

– Reba McEntire

Pierce was surprised by the black and naked gown with unique cutouts throughout. The cutouts were lined with thin mesh material, with her hair styling half and half down.

Carly Pierce attended “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” Wednesday night. (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

On the carpet, Pierce commented on her country music debut and how proud she is where she is now in the official Grand Ole Opry live stream.

Pierce said during his debut that he saved two seats to the audience for his grandparents and died before a big moment. Now she knows she is overjoyed to see Dolly Parton honoring during the Grand Ole Opry celebration of the century.

The Yearwood also stuck to the black theme and wore a black sequin gown.

Trisha Yearwood participated in “Opry 100: A Live Celebration.” (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Reba McEntire said on the red carpet, “To celebrate the 100th anniversary of coming here tonight, I will not miss this for the world.”

“Like everyone in this room, we were really busy and we all made time here.”

She pays tribute to Patsy Klein and Loretta Lynn on Wednesday night.

Levamanteia at Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary ceremony. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Like Yearwood, McEntire was a black sequin pant suit. Her hair was styled back.

“Everyone Loves Raymond” star Patricia Heaton attended the ceremony Wednesday night.

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Heaton wore a blue flower pantsuit with a white collared shirt underneath. Her hair was styled back to take a photo on the carpet.

Patricia Heaton is ahead of “Opry 100: A Live Celebration.” (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Scotty McCreery attended the ceremony in an emerald green suit with a black button-up underneath.

Scotty McCreery celebrates Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Amy Grant and her husband Vince Gill were crossed their arms on the red carpet before the ceremony. Grant was in a black gown as he was holding Gill's hand.