Trisha Yearwood will flip the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop on Oct. 14, turning it pink for “Opry Goes Pink” to support the fight against breast cancer.
“We all have friends and family members who are battling, have won, and those who have lost their fights against breast cancer,” Yearwood notes. “Everyone who knows me knows how important this cause is to me, in particular prevention, yearly screenings, early detection, and research for effective treatments and cures. I’m honored to flip the switch and join the Grand Ole Opry in spreading information and love during Breast Cancer Awareness month.”
Other artists slated to perform that evening include Opry members The Oak Ridge Boys and Mandy Barnett, as well as Easton Corbin and Miko Marks, who will make her Opry debut.
Beginning Friday (Sept. 30) when fans order tickets, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the fight against breast cancer. Tickets are available at opry.com and at (800) SEE-OPRY.
Next week, the Opry will celebrate its 97th birthday with six nights of shows, hosting its traditional Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night shows, as well as Thursday night’s Opry Country Classics. The special birthday week shows will include Wednesday and Sunday night programs.. Additionally, a special “Opry Loves The ’90s” Studio A live fan event featuring Deana Carter is scheduled for Oct. 8.
Among those scheduled for appearances on birthday week shows are Opry NextStage artist Breland, Chapel Hart and Jon Pardi, plus Opry members Bill Anderson, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan, Carly Pearce, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Chris Young and more.
Fans are also invited to the Opry Plaza for free music celebrating the Opry’s birthday on Friday evening, Oct. 7, and all day Saturday, Oct. 8.
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