Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 25 Years of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' Soundtrack

Special show to feature original artists and more on historic Opry stage.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:55pm

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The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack with a special concert on February 28th. Many of the original artists who appeared on the multi-platinum album will take the Opry stage, along with other notable performers, to recreate the music from the 2000 Coen brothers film.

Why it matters

The O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack was a landmark release that helped renew mainstream interest in roots, bluegrass, and Americana music. Celebrating this milestone at the iconic Grand Ole Opry will honor the album's enduring cultural impact and the artists who contributed to its success.

The details

The anniversary show will feature performances by Alaskan Sunnyside Sisters, Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Chris Thomas King, Colin Linden, Dan Tyminski, Del McCoury Band, Emmylou Harris, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jerry Douglas, Molly Tuttle, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sarah Jarosz, The Fairfield Four, The Whites, and Tim Blake Nelson. Tickets are on sale now, and a commemorative Hatch Show Print will also be available at The Opry Shop the night of the event.

  • The O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack was released in 2000.
  • The 25th anniversary of the album's release will be celebrated on February 28, 2026.

The players

Grand Ole Opry

The iconic country music stage and show in Nashville, Tennessee.

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

The 2000 film directed by the Coen brothers, which featured a critically acclaimed soundtrack that helped revive interest in roots and bluegrass music.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 25th anniversary O Brother, Where Art Thou? celebration at the Grand Ole Opry are on sale now.

The takeaway

The Grand Ole Opry's tribute to the enduring legacy of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack underscores the album's lasting cultural impact and the Opry's role in championing roots and Americana music over the decades.