Ray Stevens Tribute Concert at the Grand Ole Opry House

Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Gretchen Wilson, Mark Chesnutt, and more will honor Ray Stevens at the Grand Ole Opry House on November 9.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: August 18, 2026

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Nashville will celebrate Ray Stevens with an all-star Opry House tribute concert on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens will bring together country artists, entertainers, and special guests at the Grand Ole Opry House for a one-night-only celebration of the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s career.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. CT, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Ray Stevens Opry House Tribute Lineup

The lineup for the Ray Stevens tribute concert includes:

• Jamey Johnson

• Ronnie Milsap

• Lee Greenwood

• Collin Raye

• Mark Chesnutt

• Ricky Skaggs

• Gretchen Wilson

• The Gatlin Brothers

• Darryl Worley

• Dailey & Vincent

• Deborah Allen

• Billy Dean

• Jeff Bates

• Sixwire

Sixwire will also serve as the house band for the evening.

Comedian and country music entertainer Cledus T. Judd will host the tribute.

Randy Travis and Other Special Guests

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis is scheduled to make a special appearance during the Ray Stevens tribute.

Other special appearances are planned from Nancy Jones, widow of George Jones; WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler; and Mickie James.

The night will celebrate the many sides of Stevens’ career, including his country and pop recordings, comedy songs, gospel music, songwriting, musicianship, and production work.

Ray Stevens Tribute Concert Tickets

Tickets for Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens are on sale now through AXS.

The concert will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House, located at 600 Opry Mills Drive in Nashville.

Tickets: AXS

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Ray Stevens Tribute Concert Date, Time, and Venue

Event: Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Show Time: 7 p.m. CT
Doors Open: 6 p.m. CT
Venue: Grand Ole Opry House
Address: 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Host: Cledus T. Judd
House Band: Sixwire
Tickets: On sale now through AXS

Is Ray Stevens Performing at the Tribute Concert?

Ray Stevens is being honored during the November 9 concert, but AXS currently notes that Stevens is not scheduled to perform during the tribute.

The event instead features artists and special guests celebrating his music and career.

Ray Stevens’ Career and Musical Legacy

Ray Stevens has spent more than six decades building a career that stretches across country, pop, gospel, comedy, songwriting, production, and musicianship.

His best-known recordings include “The Streak” and “Everything Is Beautiful,” while his career has earned him two GRAMMY Awards and membership in several music halls of fame.

Stevens is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Georgia Music Hall of Fame. He also has a star on the Music City Walk of Fame.

Don’t Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens will recognize both the music and humor that have defined his career while bringing together artists and longtime members of the Nashville music community to celebrate his influence.

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