Megan Moroney, Mackenzie Carpenter, More Celebrate 18th Annual Opry Goes Pink

The Grand Ole Opry joined in the fight against breast cancer once again this year at its 18th…

Megan Moroney flipped the switch, turning the Opry Barn pink. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, by Chris Hollo

The Grand Ole Opry joined in the fight against breast cancer once again this year at its 18th Annual Opry Goes Pink celebration Tuesday night (Oct. 27).

Megan Moroney flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink in commemoration of the night, and also performed during the special evening. Additional performers on the lineup included Mandy Barnett, Mackenzie Carpenter, Deana Carter, Briley King, Benny G and rising newcomer and breast cancer survivor Jillian Cardarelli, who made her Opry debut.

Songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon, Benny G’s mother, Ali Goldsmith, and Andrea Canning, correspondent for Dateline NBC, were guest announcers for the show, which was presented by Humana and sponsored by Vanderbilt Health. Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen to aid in the fight against breast cancer.

Jillian Cardarelli performs. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, by Chris Hollo

Dateline NBC's Andrea Canning serves as Guest Announcer. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, by Chris Hollo