T. Graham Brown, Trace Adkins, Jason Crabb on The Grand Ole Opry
Celebrating Easter early, and once again offering one of the few live entertainment options amid the Coronavirus shutdown, traditional country artist T. Graham Brown, Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins, and Southern Gospel singer Jason Crabb will all hold forth from the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville Saturday April 11th, keeping the Opry tradition alive despite no live audience, no backing band, and limited support crew.
“As people around the world prepare for an Easter weekend like none of us have ever seen before, we’re thrilled that three of the most soulful voices to ever visit the Opry stage have signed on to bring community and great music to us this Saturday night,” says Dan Rogers, Opry vice president and executive producer. “I know they’ll deliver not only their hits, but also some praise and hope from the Opry stage to fans worldwide.”
Now for the fifth week in a row, the Opry will receive special exception from the City of Nashville that is currently under stay-at-home orders to broadcast for the 4,919th consecutive time on Saturday night in its 94-year-old history. The broadcasts during the COVID-19 crisis have been very popular, drawing viewers and listeners from 66 separate countries.
Opry announcer Charlie Mattos will also be at the podium hosting the event for the radio audience, while Bobby Bones will be there for the video feed offering little to nothing of value.
“I’m so happy that the Grand Ole Opry tradition of weekly live broadcasts is able to continue bringing the music and fun to it’s loyal audience,” says T. Graham Brown. “I’m always honored to sing in the ‘Sacred Circle,’ especially during these times of uncertainty. Music heals the soul and that’s what we are all trying to do in one way or another.”
Fans can watch live via the embedded player below, on the new Circle Network via local affiliates of the expanding channel (check availability), or on the Circle Network’s Facebook Page, or on The Circle Network’s YouTube page, or listen via WSM. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. Central.
April 11, 2020 @ 12:39 pm
And I recently saw that Maddie & Tae are doing a pre-show — “Circle Sessions featuring Maddie & Tae” — that begins at 6:30 CT / 7:30 ET and is also streaming. I’m loving their new album.
April 11, 2020 @ 2:41 pm
That is a fabulous line up. I watch on youtube so I have to put up with Bonehead.
April 11, 2020 @ 5:15 pm
T Graham is sounding fantastic! He’s the star in my book.
April 11, 2020 @ 5:26 pm
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April 11, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
Good show tonight.
April 11, 2020 @ 6:02 pm
The show is finishing now, and I must say that this was, by far, my favorite Opry of these recent live streams. T. Graham Brown sounded amazing. Jason Crabb was phenomenal and such a great choice to have a legend in the gospel genre, especially on Easter weekend. And Trace sounds great as always, especially with his better material. I could do without Bobby Bones’ constant comments on how empty the venue is…yeah, we got it, Bobby. Otherwise, superb performances.
April 11, 2020 @ 6:15 pm
I agree. A lot more emotion, and this grouping looked the most comfortable on that stage together. Good chemistry.
April 11, 2020 @ 7:34 pm
Yes, the chemistry was great. I actually hadn’t thought about that, but you’re right. Jason had a lot to do with that.
April 11, 2020 @ 7:15 pm
It was a great show. very relaxed yet on target. Didn’t wear one out with a bunch of gibberish, (i..e Lauren Alaina).
The first show and this one are the two best thus far. And all have been good.
April 12, 2020 @ 5:53 am
…”while Bobby Bones will be there for the video feed offering little to nothing of value.” Well that comment is certainly spot on. I was only familiar with B.B. from seeing his name mentioned occasionally on this site but had neither seen nor heard him until I watched the first episode with Marty, Vince and Brad, and wow, he sure knows how to fill the air with a lot of inane bulls–t doesn’t he. Now I’ve been waiting until Sunday morning so I can skip ahead straight to the performances.
April 12, 2020 @ 4:47 pm
Good idea Dan. Think I will try that. Not being mean, but I just can’t stomach Bones. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. My benefit was quickly used up.
April 12, 2020 @ 5:31 pm
Good show. Bones is from a little place outside Hot Springs, Arkansas. You’d think he’d have some kind of feel for the country, or show some interest in going outside, but it looks like all he wants is either Ryan Seacrest’s job or a weekly segment on The Today Show demonstrating recipes for suburban grandmas.
April 12, 2020 @ 7:08 pm
OH YAY ENOUGH BOBBY BONES INDEED!! LET THESE PEOPLE SING!!!
April 12, 2020 @ 10:14 pm
Great show. Glad to see T.G.B. looking well. He become a better singer after his commercial heyday.
T. is something of a Joe Diffie-type guy–even more so–so I sure hope he does everything he can to stay clear of that virus!
April 15, 2020 @ 10:54 am
Can someone tell me the name of the song t.adkins sqng at the end about a mother please