Grand Ole Opry celebrates 25 years of O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack on Feb 28! See Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris & more stars.
- February 8, 2026
AceShowbiz - The Grand Ole Opry is set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the RIAA 8x Platinum-certified soundtrack of
Performers for this milestone celebration include Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Alaskan Sunnyside Sisters, Chris Thomas King, Colin Linden, and Del McCoury. The event will also feature renowned artists such as 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 iconic soundtrack, produced by T Bone Burnett and released in December 2000, brought together a remarkable collection of artists, including Krauss, The Whites, Ralph Stanley, The Cox Family, Harris, and Gillian Welch. This compilation served as a tribute to various traditional music genres, showcasing the beauty of bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, and country while revitalizing interest in American roots music.
The film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, directed by the Cohen Brothers, features actors George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson as three escaped convicts navigating rural Mississippi during the Great Depression.
This beloved soundtrack not only peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart but also earned a Grammy for Album of the Year. It was honored with the Album of the Year title at the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, leading to numerous musical tours.
In the film, Tyminski lent his voice to the character portrayed by Clooney, providing the vocals for songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow," originally recorded in 1917 by Dick Burnett. Other highlight performances include Stanley's powerful "O Death," Krauss's poignant "Down to the River to Pray," and the collaboration among Harris, Welch, and Krauss on "Didn’t Leave Nobody But the Baby."
To celebrate this significant anniversary, Lost Highway Records will release a special vinyl, gatefold edition of the soundtrack on February 20. Additionally, the Hatch Show Print Shop will offer an exclusive 25th anniversary poster for O Brother, Where Art Thou? available at the Opry Shop.
