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

The iconic country music venue will host a special show featuring artists from the influential album.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee will host a 25th anniversary celebration of the hit 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack on February 28, 2026. The special Opry show will feature performers from the original soundtrack as well as other roots music artists, honoring the timeless sounds of the American South that the album helped revive.

Why it matters

The 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack was a landmark release that sparked a 21st-century roots music renaissance, reintroducing traditional American sounds to the mainstream and influencing countless artists. The Opry's celebration will pay tribute to the album's enduring impact on American music.

The details

Released in 2000 and produced by T Bone Burnett for the Coen Brothers' film of the same name, the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack went on to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and win multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The anniversary show at the Opry will feature performances from artists who appeared on the original album, including Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and The Fairfield Four, as well as other roots music torchbearers like Billy Strings and Old Crow Medicine Show.

  • The 25th anniversary celebration of the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Lost Highway Records will release a 25th anniversary vinyl gatefold edition of the soundtrack on February 20, 2026.

The players

Grand Ole Opry

The iconic country music venue in Nashville, Tennessee that has hosted legendary performers for over a century.

T Bone Burnett

The producer who worked on the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack, helping to spark a roots music revival.

Coen Brothers

The filmmakers behind the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' movie, which featured the influential soundtrack.

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What’s next

In conjunction with the anniversary, Lost Highway Records will release a 25th anniversary vinyl gatefold edition of the soundtrack on February 20, 2026, and an exclusive O Brother, Where Art Thou? 25th anniversary Hatch Show Print poster will be available at The Opry Shop.

The takeaway

The Grand Ole Opry's celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack underscores the album's enduring impact on American roots music. By bringing together the original artists alongside contemporary roots music stars, the Opry is honoring the timeless sounds that continue to influence and inspire new generations of musicians.