The Grand Ole Opry has revealed its latest class of emerging country music talent for the Opry NextStage program, part of its ongoing centennial celebrations. Presented by Tecovas, the Opry NextStage initiative highlights the future stars of country music by showcasing their performances on the iconic Opry stage and across Opry Entertainment Group platforms.
The 2025 Opry NextStage class includes seven promising acts: Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper, Tigirlily Gold, and Tucker Wetmore.
“For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has been the cornerstone of country music, championing artists at every stage of their careers,” said Jordan Pettit of Opry Entertainment. “Opry NextStage continues this legacy, connecting the next generation of country talent to fans worldwide.”
The announcement was made at an industry event hosted by WSM’s Kelly Sutton, with appearances by Opry members Ashley McBryde and Pam Tillis, 2019 Opry NextStage alum Riley Green, and Opry star Jelly Roll, who also hosts the annual Opry NextStage Live From Texas.
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