NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2026) — 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.
About RFD-TV
RFD Network is an independent, family-owned, multi-platform media company dedicated to authentic rural storytelling. The network reaches more than 50 million households nationwide through its portfolio of television, streaming, digital, and audio brands, including RFD-TV, RFD+, and Rural Radio on SiriusXM.
Built on a foundation of trusted live rural news, market coverage, and original programming, RFD Network delivers content rooted in agriculture, food, music, work, and rural community life. The company is headquartered in Nashville, with production studios at RFD Studios: Music Row and RFD Studios: Auction Barn in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
About Opry Entertainment Group
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of owned and managed entertainment venues and live event businesses. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the iconic Ryman Auditorium, WSM Radio, ACL Live at Moody Theater, the Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red brand, the Luke Combs-inspired Category 10 brand, Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park and Southern Entertainment, a premier festival production company. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, retail, publishing, digital content and more, OEG connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. OEG is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP).
About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is the home of country music where artists and fans gather, in person and virtually to celebrate and be part of the country’s past, present, and future. Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, the Opry strengthens its roots by constantly evolving. The Opry’s members are country’s most emblematic artists, and the show regularly showcases country music’s top new talent. The Opry welcomes legions of fans to visit the Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee—Music City, USA—to experience one of the 3-7 live shows that it hosts per week; take a backstage tour; listen to live broadcasts on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, or its flagship home WSM Radio; and watch Opry Live on Saturday nights and Opry content all week long on Circle Country. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal.
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