Carrie Underwood Dazzles at Grand Ole Opry and Announces Opry Special

NASHVILLE- Country superstar Carrie Underwood returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage this weekend, wowing fans with a standout performance and revealing details of a two-night special for Opry’s centennial celebration.

Underwood’s Saturday show featured her signature hits and a surprise backstage reunion with American Idol runner-up John Foster, underscoring her enduring connection to the venue and its community. She also announced a four-show residency on October 24-25 as part of the Opry 100 festivities.

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Underwood’s Opry appearance reaffirmed her roots in Nashville’s country music heritage, blending high-energy renditions of “Before He Cheats” and “Church Bells” with personal moments that highlighted her journey from Idol winner to country music icon.

Show Highlights

  • Standout Performance: Underwood opened with “Good Girl” and delivered powerful versions of “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Something in the Water.”
  • Style Moment: Fans praised her rhinestone-studded mini dress and dynamic stage presence, calling it “classy and beautiful.”
  • Reunion with John Foster: The singer cheered on Foster’s Opry debut from backstage and shared an emotional embrace after his set.

Special Opry Residency

Carrie Underwood announced she will return for four shows at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 24 and 25, marking a centerpiece of NBC’s upcoming “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” broadcast. Tickets go on sale next week.

Upcoming Projects

  • Underwood’s new concert special, filmed during her Vegas residency, is set to premiere on Hulu on January 24, 2026.
  • She continues to serve as a judge on American Idol’s upcoming season and will appear as the halftime performer for Sunday Night Football in October.

Underwood’s blend of high-octane performance and heartfelt moments at the Opry demonstrates her unwavering commitment to country music’s most storied stage, setting the tone for a landmark anniversary celebration.