02-08-2025
Country Icon, 70, Making History With Grand Ole Opry Induction
Country Icon, 70, Making History With Grand Ole Opry Induction originally appeared on Parade.
The Grand Ole Opry announced its newest member on Thursday, July 10 — country icon Steve Earle. He is making history as the very first artist to be inducted during the Grand Ole Opry's year-long 100th anniversary celebration.
The induction is happening live on Wednesday, September 17, and will feature another country icon to host the induction ceremony — Opry member Emmylou Harris.
"Be there live on September 17 as Emmylou Harris officially inducts the legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle into the Grand Ole Opry. He's made history with iconic songs like 'Copperhead Road' and collaborations with legends such as Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson — and he's making history once again as the very first artist inducted during our milestone 100th year," reads the Grand Ole Opry press release.
The night will be filled with a star-studded lineup and "unforgettable performances" from Harry, Earle, and '90s country star Deana Carter, most famous for her tune "Strawberry Wine." Other performers will be announced at a later first burst on the country music scene in 1986 with his debut studio album Guitar Town, which was certified Gold in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada. All together, Earle has released 22 studio albums and seven live albums throughout his illustrious career. He is best known for such hits as "Guitar Town," "Goodbye's All We've Got Left," "Nowhere Road," "Sweet Little '66," "Copperhead Road," "Six Days on the Road," "The Other Kind," "Transcendental Blues," and "The Revolution Starts Now."
He has also dabbled in acting, appearing as recurring characters on two David Simon shows on HBO — The Wire and Treme. Earle's music was also featured prominently on both shows.
The country star also famously played himself on two episodes of 30 Rock and one episode of Nashville.
And in a fun coincidence, on the day the Grand Ole Opry announced Earle's induction, he can be seen making a surprise appearance on the season 2 finale of Poker Face on Peacock — but we won't spoil for you where he pops up.
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Country Icon, 70, Making History With Grand Ole Opry Induction first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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