RFD-TV To Broadcast The Grand Ole Opry Starting This Month
RFD-TV
Nashville, TN -- Opry Entertainment Group and RFD-TV today announced a new partnership to bring two of the Grand Ole Opry's signature series, Opry Live and Circle Sessions, to RFD-TV audiences nationwide. Opry Live airs beginning Saturday, May 9 and Circle Sessions launches Friday, May 8 on RFD-TV.
For more than a century, the Grand Ole Opry has defined country music by presenting unforgettable performances. The agreement expands the Opry's television presence while reinforcing RFD-TV's commitment to original programming rooted in rural American culture, music, and storytelling.
OPRY LIVE: Every Saturday Night on RFD-TV
RFD-TV will begin airing Opry Live on Saturday, May 9 at 9/8c PM. The weekly series features live performances from the most famous stage in country music, the Grand Ole Opry. Shows feature established superstars including Kelsea Ballerini, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, and more as well as new artists such as 49 Winchester, Carter Faith, Hudson Westbrook, and Tucker Wetmore.
Each broadcast delivers highlight performances from the Opry stage, bringing the energy of the live show directly to viewers at home. John Deere is the presenting sponsor of the RFD-TV telecast of Opry Live.
CIRCLE SESSIONS: Intimate Access, Iconic Artists
Circle Sessions offers a more personal look at country music's leading artists, featuring intimate discussions and behind-the-scenes moments. Filmed in and around the Opry's circle, the series highlights the stories behind the music, featuring artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Brothers Osborne, Chris Young, and more.
Together, Opry Live and Circle Sessions offer country music fans both the performances they love and the intimate moments behind the music. The stories shared between songs and the glimpses behind the curtain of some of the genre's biggest names create a deeper connection for viewers. For audiences who see country music as more than entertainment, these series deliver an experience that goes far beyond performances, making RFD-TV a natural home for this programming.
"Our audience has always had a deep connection to country music and the stories behind it," said Raquel Gottsch Koehler, co-owner and Chief Marketing and Creative Officer. "Bringing Opry Live and Circle Sessions to RFD-TV gives viewers direct access to one of the most important stages in music, in a way that feels authentic to both the artists and the audience."
"In its 100th year, we are focused on making the Opry experience more accessible than ever before by reaching audiences across the country and far beyond our stage," said Patrick Moore, CEO of Opry Entertainment Group. "The Opry has always connected with fans across platforms on radio, television, streaming, and beyond. Expanding these series to RFD-TV allows us to connect with a passionate and engaged audience that values country music's history, artistry, and future."
RFD-TV TUNE IN:
• Opry Live premieres on RFD-TV Saturday, May 9 at 9/8c PM
• Circle Sessions on RFD-TV premieres Friday, May 8 at 9:30/8:30c PM
• New episodes will be available to stream on RFD+ for one week following their initial broadcast
The addition of RFD-TV gives country music fans another way to tune in to Opry Live, broadening access for the long-running weekly series.