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Rowan Today
By the People, for the People
Rowan Theater to Host Night of Country Music April 18
Local performers to celebrate traditional country music in tribute to Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:20pm
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A vibrant celebration of traditional country music at a historic Iowa theater aims to preserve the venue's role as a community arts hub.Rowan TodayThe Iowa River Players Theater in Rowan, Iowa will host 'Rowan's Night of Country Music' on Saturday, April 18th. The event will feature a lineup of local artists performing classic country music, with Country Music Hall of Fame DJ Dale Eichor serving as the emcee. Organizer Terri Avery says the show is designed as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.
Why it matters
The Rowan Theater is an important community venue that hosts various performing arts events throughout the year. This country music celebration not only pays homage to a major milestone in the history of country music, but also serves as a fundraiser to help maintain the historic theater through roof repairs.
The details
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the show beginning at 6:30 p.m. Organizers say the evening will feature a lineup of local performers celebrating traditional country music, with a stage band similar to the Grand Ole Opry. A freewill offering will be collected during the event to support roof repairs at the theater.
- The Rowan Theater event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026.
- The Grand Ole Opry celebrated its 100th anniversary last year.
The players
Dale Eichor
A Country Music Hall of Fame DJ and longtime voice of KWMT in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Eichor has also served as an emcee at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terri Avery
The organizer of 'Rowan's Night of Country Music' and a longtime fan of country music. Avery says the event is designed as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.
Iowa River Players Theater
A historic community venue in Rowan, Iowa that hosts various performing arts events throughout the year.
What they’re saying
“We are having a salute to the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry just celebrated its 100th year last year and I've always loved country music and we always have a Gospel show in Rowan in the fall. And this year when we did that, I thought, 'oh, it would just be fun to have a country music Grand Ole Opry night.'”
— Terri Avery, Organizer
What’s next
Organizers say tickets for 'Rowan's Night of Country Music' will go on sale in the coming weeks. The event is expected to sell out quickly, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early.
The takeaway
This country music celebration not only pays tribute to a major milestone in the history of the genre, but also serves as an important fundraiser to help maintain the historic Rowan Theater as a community performance space. The event's lineup of local artists and the involvement of a Country Music Hall of Fame DJ are sure to make it a memorable night for country music fans in the region.
