The tradition continues as Sunday Mornin’ Country® returns to the legendary Grand Ole Opry® House for its 44th year, bringing together the best in Country and Gospel artist for an uplifting, family friendly celebration.
Scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, this cherished Nashville event invites fans from around the world to experience an unforgettable afternoon of inspirational music, faith, and fellowship.
The historic Grand Ole Opry® House provides the perfect backdrop for this special gathering. For generations, the iconic Opry circle has been home to Country Music legends, and once again it will host an extraordinary blend of acclaimed artists and rising stars sharing songs of hope and encouragement.
The program gets underway at 4:00 PM with a rousing warm-up beginning at 3:30 PM. This additional warm-up bonus features soloists and performances by The Country Chorale®, directed by Mark Thomas.
This ninety-voice choir is made up of Christian Country and Gospel artists from across the United States and around the world. The Country Chorale®, joined by music students from Carpe Arista Academy, will present a special tribute celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry®, a milestone in Nashville’s musical history.
This year’s lineup includes an impressive mix of legendary performers and exciting new talent. Featured artists include Jimmy Fortune, Hall of Fame member and former Statler Brothers vocalist; John McEuen, cofounder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Charlie McCoy, Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry® member, and renowned harmonica virtuoso; and beloved Grand Ole Opry® member Mandy Barnett. Also returning are Christian Country artist and television host Melanie Walker and Grammy Award winner John Berry, both delivering powerful messages through song. Making their Sunday Mornin’ Country® debut Cassidy Daniels, a finalist on CBS’s The Road, and Aubrey Nicole, a finalist from NBC’s The Voice.
Patriotism remains a central element of the program, with Nikki Headley performing the National Anthem, joined by patriotic selections from longtime favorites The Tennessee River Boys and The Fox Brothers.
Fans of bluegrass will enjoy the high-energy sounds of Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, whose foot stomping banjo and fiddle performances consistently bring the house down. Additional artists include Leon Everett, Adam Warner, Cowboy Joe &Trail Jazz, The Music City Quartet, Dianne Sherrill, Makenzie Phipps, Mike Scott, and the Sunday Mornin’ Country® Band.
Founded in 1980 by Cowboy Joe Babcock and fellow artists, Sunday Mornin’ Country® was created as a nondenominational worship service to close out what is now CMA Music Fest. Today, it remains a meaningful tradition, leaving audiences with a lasting, uplifting memory of Nashville.
Sunday Mornin’ Country® is sponsored by The Music City Christian Fellowship, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the international language of music. Tickets are available at OPRY.com.
—Melanie Walker
