Grand Ole Opry to Debut ‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ Album for 100th Anniversary

The album, available Nov. 7, features 20 tracks sung live, including debuts of songs that became classics and current artists’ covers of standards.

Carrie Underwood performs during the Opry 100 celebration at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on March 19, 2025. Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Grand Ole Opry

As part of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration, the Nashville music hall has teamed up with Virgin Music Group to release a compilation album of never-before-released recordings sung live on its historic stage throughout the decades.

“Excited to partner with the @opry to celebrate 100 years of the songs and performances that shaped a genre with a limited-edition, Opry 100-exclusive album!” Virgin Music Group shared in an Instagram post on July 28.