Star-studded Ray Stevens tribute concert set for the Grand Ole Opry House

A one-night tribute concert, "Don't Look, Ethel! A Salute to the Musical Genius of Ray Stevens," will honor the Country Music Hall of Fame member on November 9 at the Grand Ole Opry House, MusicRow reported. The lineup includes Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Gretchen Wilson, Mark Chesnutt, The Gatlin Brothers, Lee Greenwood, Collin Raye, Darryl Worley, Dailey & Vincent, Mark Wills, Billy Dean, Jeff Bates, Deborah Allen and Cledus T. Judd, who will also host the evening, with more performers still to be announced.

The show will also feature a special appearance from fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis, along with remarks from Nancy Jones and WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler and WWE legend Mickie James, an unusual pairing that reflects Stevens's decades of crossover appeal beyond straight country music. House band duties fall to Sixwire.

Stevens has spent decades blending country, pop, gospel and comedy into novelty hits and serious ballads alike, working as a musician and producer along the way. MusicRow described the tribute as bringing together artists and friends whose careers were shaped by his music, musicianship, songwriting and sense of humor, rather than centering on any single album or tour cycle of his own.

Presale tickets open August 19 through August 20 with the code RAY26, ahead of a general public on-sale on August 21, with the night now marked on the tour guide.

"I've always been so fond of the Nashville music community, and I'm truly honored that they would want to do this tribute," Stevens said. "All my life I've wanted to be successful in the music business and have people appreciate what I create." He added that none of it would be possible without the support of his fans.