Anne Wilson, Josh Ross Among Opry NextStage Class Of 2024
It was recently announced that Anne Wilson, Chase Matthew, Charles Wesley Godwin, Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Josh Ross, Madeline Edwards, Wyatt Flores, and 49 Winchester are among the Grand Ole Opry’s ‘Opry NextStage’ Class of 2024.
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The artists selected are just a few of the genre’s standout names and have delivered some of today’s fastest-rising hits. According to the Opry website, “Opry NextStage finds up-and-comers on their way to superstardom and places them center stage (literally).”
Over the last few years, the Opry NextStage class has some of the biggest names in the country genre today. Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Kameron Marlowe, Ernest, Nate Smith, Riley Green, and more have all taken part in the showcase.
“I’m so honored to be announcing the Opry NextStage program class of 2024. As someone who was a part of the NextStage class in 2021, this is a full-circle moment for me. I am such a huge fan of all these artists, and I can’t wait to see where their musical journeys take them this year,” Wilson said in a press statement.
On Wednesday, May 15, the class of 2024 will take the stage at Lava Cantina The Colony in Texas to perform at the Opry’s Country’s Rising Round event. The special night will be hosted by none other than CMA New Artist of the Year, Jelly Roll.
“Thank you @opry for including me! It’s special being a native & recognized by something you looked up to your entire life.” – Chase Matthew
“The biggest honor! Thank you.” – Ella Langley
“A dream come true. Thank you for including me.” – Anne Wilson
“In great company! Thanks @opry.” – 49 Winchester
The Grand Ole Opry House recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with performances by Bill Anderson, Jeannie Sealy, and Connie Smith. Next month, the Opry will induct its newest member, Scotty McCreery.