Country Music Legend Getting a Star-Studded Opry Celebration This Summer
TheGrand Ole Opry's yearlong centennial celebration is continuing this summer with a special night honoring one of modern country music's most respected artists.
The Opry announced that it will celebrate Jamey Johnson'sbirthday during a special July 14 show featuring a lineup of friends, collaborators and fellow country stars. Johnson is scheduled to appear alongside fellow Opry member Bill Anderson, as well as ERNEST, Randy Houser, Tracy Lawrence, Ruby Leigh, Lilly Meola and Andy Whatley & Co.
The event is part of the Opry's ongoing "Summer of the Century" celebration, which marks the iconic institution's 100th anniversary. Throughout the summer, the Opry is also hosting themed events, backstage tours and free outdoor concerts leading up to the end of the season.
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While Johnson has built a loyal following as a performer, he first made his mark in Nashville as a songwriter. Before breaking through as an artist, he wrote hits for some of country music's biggest names, including George Strait's "Give It Away," Trace Adkins' "Ladies Love Country Boys" and Joe Nichols' "Another Side of You."
His own career took off in 2008 with "In Color," a powerful story song that became one of the defining country hits of the era. The track reached the Top 10 on Billboard's country chart and later earned multiple platinum certifications, helping establish Johnson as one of the genre's premier storytellers.
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Johnson followed that success with acclaimed albums including That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song, the latter debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart in 2010. Along the way, he earned multiple Grammy nominations and widespread praise for his traditional approach to country music.
His ties to the Grand Ole Opry run deep. After appearing regularly on the show for nearly two decades, Johnson was invited to join the Opry by Bill Anderson in 2022 and officially became a member later that year.
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The July celebration also reunites Johnson with several artists who have shared important chapters of his career. Houser, for example, co-wrote the Trace Adkins hit "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" with Johnson before both artists became stars in their own right.
Johnson turns 51 on July 14. With the Opry celebrating its 100th year and Johnson remaining one of country's most respected singer-songwriters, the birthday tribute is shaping up to be one of the standout nights of the Opry's summer schedule.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 10:29 AM.