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

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

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee will host a special concert on February 28th to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. The show will feature many of the original artists who performed on the album, as well as other notable musicians. Tickets are now on sale, and a commemorative Hatch Show Print will also be available at the Opry Shop that night.

Why it matters

The O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack was a major cultural phenomenon, renewing widespread interest in roots, bluegrass, and Americana music. Celebrating this milestone anniversary at the iconic Grand Ole Opry underscores the lasting impact and influence of the album.

The details

The special 25th anniversary concert will include performances from artists such as 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. The album, which accompanied the 2000 Coen brothers film starring George Clooney, went on to win CMA and ACM Album of the Year awards.

  • The O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack was released in 2000.
  • The 25th anniversary concert will take place 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 renewed interest in roots and Americana music.

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What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets to the 25th anniversary O Brother, Where Art Thou? concert at the Grand Ole Opry on February 28, 2026.

The takeaway

The Grand Ole Opry's celebration of the 25th anniversary of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack underscores the lasting cultural impact and influence of the album, which helped revive interest in roots, bluegrass, and Americana music.