Grand Ole Opry Marks 100 Years with an All-Star Celebration in Nashville 🎶✨
Nashville is hosting one of country music’s most monumental events as the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Opry 100 celebration brought together nearly 40 of the genre’s biggest stars, many of whom are cherished members of this iconic institution. Among the special guests was Alan Jackson, a country legend whose ties to the Opry span decades.
Jackson first graced the Opry stage in 1990, performing “Here In The Real World,” the title track of his debut album. A year later, he was officially inducted into the Opry, an honor he shared with country icons Roy Acuff and Randy Travis. Reflecting on his incredible journey, Jackson recalled his early days, humorously saying, “Hard to believe 6 years ago I was carrying a bucket of mail over there every day for about $5 an hour.”
During a heartfelt interview on Nashville Now, Jackson shared his deep pride in being part of the Opry, saying, “It’s an honor. I’m really proud because it’s a great institution. I don’t know if country music would exist without it.” He also expressed how emotional he felt joining the Opry, remembering the legends who stood on the famous wooden circle, including Roy Acuff and Hank Williams.
As part of the Opry 100 festivities, Jackson took the stage to perform his 1992 hit, “Chattahoochee.” The track, which became one of his signature songs, was released as the third single from his album A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love). Jackson shared how he and Jim McBride wrote the line “way down yonder on the Chattahoochee,” never expecting it to become such a major hit.
This performance was especially meaningful as Jackson is limiting public appearances to focus on his final concert tour. His return to the Opry stage was a beautiful tribute to the institution that has had such a profound impact on his career.
Watch Alan Jackson perform “Chattahoochee” live at the Opry 100 celebration below. 🎤