Opry NextStage Live 2026 Set for December 7 at the Grand Ole Opry

Alexandra Kay, Carter Faith, Hudson Westbrook, Vincent Mason, and more will take the stage December 7

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: September 27, 2026

The Grand Ole Opry will bring members of its 2026 Opry NextStage class together for a special one-night show this December.

Opry NextStage Live, presented by Tecovas, is set for Monday, December 7, 2026, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The show will feature solo performances from several artists selected for this year’s NextStage class, including Alexandra Kay, Carter Faith, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Hudson Westbrook, Tyler Braden, Vincent Mason, and Willow Avalon.

Additional performers will be announced at a later date.

Who Is Performing at Opry NextStage Live 2026?

The announced performers include:

• Alexandra Kay

• Carter Faith

• Emily Ann Roberts

• Graham Barham

• Hudson Westbrook

• Tyler Braden

• Vincent Mason

• Willow Avalon

Each artist will perform individually during the December 7 show.

What Is Opry NextStage Live?

Opry NextStage Live gives artists from the Opry’s annual NextStage class another opportunity to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage while highlighting some of country music’s rising talent in one show.

The broader Opry NextStage program launched in 2019 and selects a new group of emerging artists each year for Opry performances, original content, and additional support across Opry platforms.

Past NextStage artists have gone on to earn No. 1 singles, headline major tours, and receive CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY recognition. Lainey Wilson, a former NextStage artist, has since become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

When Is Opry NextStage Live 2026?

Opry NextStage Live will take place Monday, December 7, 2026, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Tickets are on sale now through Opry.com.