Monday, January 19, 2026

The Opry Celebrates Dolly’s 80th Birthday with Opry Goes Dolly

Opry Goes Dolly, an evening celebrating Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, takes place tonight Saturday, January 17th at the Opry House in Nashville. The Queen of Country is turning 80 on January 19th, so the Grand Ole Opry is throwing another legendary bash to commemorate the occasion. With hits spanning her career, specialty drinks, photo ops and performances from some of country’s brightest stars, it’s sure to be a tribute show not to be missed. The concert will begin at 7PM. 

Performers

Performances include both Opry and non-Opry members. The performer list is: 

  • Lainey Wilson
  • Trannie Anderson
  • Vince Gill
  • Sierra Hull
  • Elizabeth Nichols
  • Opry Square Dancers
  • Rhonda Vincent
  • Mark Wills 

Tickets

Limited tickets remain, with general admission tickets beginning around $220. Guests looking for an upgraded experience can choose between the Grand Celebration Package and the VIP Backstage Experience. The Grand Celebration Package includes: 

  • Access to the premium lounge one hour before the show, including its top-shelf liquor selection and Nashville food
  • A backstage tour following the show, including the Opry’s themed dressing rooms, visiting the artist entrance and stepping onstage to the famous wooden circle where many country legends have performed in the last century

The VIP Backstage Experience includes: 

  • A private backstage tour and artist visit before the show
  • Access to the premium lounge, including its top-shelf drinks and hors d’oeuvres
  • Seats on stage for the first half of the show
  • A backstage dressing room to relax in
  • A professional photo opportunity

Tickets for the VIP Backstage Experience are limited and reserved for guests who are 21+. 
For additional information, visit https://www.opry.com/.

Dolly fans looking for additional ways to celebrate can head to the Country Music Hall of Fame to check out the Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker exhibit, play Dolly Drag Bingo at Barrelhouse or enter a Dolly lookalike contest at White Limozeen on her birthday.

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