June 5, 2023
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The Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show and the show that made country music famous, is proud to announce that it has invited the 2023 Grand Fiddle Off Champion of the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival to perform on its legendary stage, the biggest stage in country music. The Smithville Jamboree, held annually on the Friday and Saturday nearest the Fourth of July in Smithville, Tennessee, is a major event that draws hundreds of musicians and crafts people, as well as thousands of spectators from around the world. The festival showcases the best of old-time Appalachian-style music and dance, as well as authentic Appalachian and handmade crafts.
The Grand Fiddle Off Champion, who will be determined on July 1, 2023, at the 52nd annual Smithville Jamboree, will have the opportunity to play a ‘fiddle tune’ for the Opry square dancers’ live performance during a selected show later this year. The Opry has partnered with the Smithville Jamboree since 2022 to offer this exciting opportunity to the fiddle champion, as a way to honor the tradition and talent of country music fiddlers.
The Grand Ole Opry is more than just a radio show or a performance venue. It is a family of artists and fans who share a love for country music and its history. It is a place where aspiring stars dream of playing and where music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close. It is a place where legends are made and history is preserved.
For more information about the Grand Ole Opry and its upcoming shows, visit opry.com or follow @Opry on social media. For more information about the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival and its schedule of events, visit smithvillejamboree.com or follow @SmithvilleJamboree on Facebook.