Opry To Celebrate Vince Gill's 35th Anniversary With Two Shows

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Vince Gill's 35th anniversary as an Opry member with two…

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Vince Gill 's 35th anniversary as an Opry member with two shows on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Gill will also be joined for the milestone celebration by longtime friends and fellow Opry members Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless , along with his wife Amy Grant, Wendy Moten and more, with additional artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Gill made his Opry debut on June 29, 1989, and was inducted as an official member on August 10, 1991. In the 35 years since, the Country Music Hall of Fame member has become one of the Opry’s greatest ambassadors, returning to the hallowed stage throughout his career to perform, collaborate with fellow artists and friends, and welcome new generations into the Circle.

The hitmaker has been marking another career milestone through his ongoing 50 Years From Home music series, a year-long collection of EPs featuring new songs alongside tracks from throughout his career. Gill recently concluded his "50 Years From Home Tour," celebrating five decades since leaving Oklahoma to pursue his music. The 27-city tour launched in June and included a sold-out, six-night residency at the Ryman Auditorium. He'll return to the Ryman in December for his annual " Christmas at the Ryman " residency with Amy Grant.