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The biggest names in country are gathering Wednesday, March 19, to honor Nashville’s most historic music landmark. Hosted by Blake Shelton, Opry 100: A Live Celebration will showcase star-studded performances, iconic collaborations and emotional tributes.
Since the event is broadcast on NBC, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. The show will also be simulcast on Peacock.
Here’s how to livestream the three-hour special for free. Plus, see below for the full lineup of confirmed performers, including nearly 50 official Grand Ole Opry members.
At a Glance: How to Watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $59.99 for first month
Fubo carries NBC and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch Opry 100: A Live Celebration for free.
The cable streamer carries more than 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $84.99 per month. Learn more about package options and how to save here.
DirecTV Stream
Five-day free trial; packages from $86.99
Watch the special event for free on NBC with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which starts at $86.99 per month. The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including Fox, CNN, ABC, Disney Channel, CBS, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and HGTV. Other plans offer 125-160 channels. Learn more about package options here.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Catch the special for free on NBC with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries ABC, Fox, CBS and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels.
Sling
Packages from $23 for the first month
New subscribers to Sling’s Blue plan can stream Opry 100 on NBC at a discount, as the live TV streaming service is currently half off for the first month. This means new customers can watch the special and everything else the Sling Blue plan has to offer for $25.50 for the first month and $50.99 monthly thereafter.
Peacock
Packages from $7.99 per month
Not a Peacock subscriber? The the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service has an ad-supported Peacock Premium package for $7.99 monthly (or $79.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $13.99 monthly (or $139.99 yearly).
Opry 100: A Live Celebration Performer Lineup
Reba McEntire will deliver a tribute to two of country’s biggest icons, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Post Malone and Travis Tritt will perform Tritt’s classic hit, “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will honor George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Carly Pearce will pay homage to Dolly Parton and Blake Shelton. Trace Adkins and Clint Black are set to perform a nostalgic ’90s party jam.
Alan Jackson will perform his anthem “Chattahoochee,” and Keith Urban will sing a rendition of Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.” Barbara Mandrell will return to television and introduce Kelsea Ballerini, who will perform Mandrell’s song, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde will join on a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Plus, Aloe Blacc and The McCrary Sisters will honor Charley Pride with his signature song, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin.”
Other confirmed performers include Alison Krauss & Union Station, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Vince Gill with special appearances from Randy Travis, Amy Grant, Eric Church, The War and Treaty and Yolanda Adams.
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