“An Opry Salute to Ray Charles” will be filmed for a PBS television special to air in November 2018. The special will also feature behind the scenes footage, a visit to the Ray Charles Library and iconic footage courtesy of the Ray Charles Foundation.
“When you think of musical legends, you think of Ray Charles,” says Rucker. “To host this great event celebrating his legacy at the Opry makes it even more special. Being asked to join the Opry six years ago was one of the greatest highlights of my career and it’s an honor any time I get to step onto that stage, especially for a night like this.”
Tickets for “An Opry Salute to Ray Charles” will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday September 20 at 10:00 am at (615) 871-OPRY and opry.com.
The special Monday Night Opry will kick-off a star-studded Opry 93rd birthday week which includes not only the previously announced special birthday concert by Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride at 3 PM Sat., Oct. 13 at the Grand Ole Opry House but Opry shows on Tuesday, October 9 and an Opry Country Classics show hosted by Larry Gatlin on Thursday, Oct 11 at the Ryman Auditorium. The official Opry Birthday Bash weekend includes two shows on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13.
Among other artists coming soon to the Opry are Alabama, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini. Bobby Bare, Charlie Daniels Band, Luke Combs, Crystal Gayle, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Craig Morgan, Lorrie Morgan, Carly Pearce, Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, and more.Tickets for upcoming shows are on sale now at opry.comand (615) 871-OPRY.
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