Va. Li’l Ole Opry opens new season Saturday

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Opry performers (above) include, front, from left, Lynda Smith, Mike Gregg, Sam Hogge, Richard Smith, Mike McDevitt; and back, same order, AJ McKeen, David Shuber, William Earl Sadler, Clyde Royals and Susan Ripley. They will take the stage with special guest, Ada Barnes (right), for the 2026 show opener. (Contributed photos)

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will open its 51st season of country music shows on March 28 with an “All Star Opry” featuring the house band, Shades of Country, and all of the Opry singers. The group will once again be performing at the Mathews High School’s Harry M. Ward Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices remain at $15 for all adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger and can be purchased in advance at the Mathews Visitor Center in Mathews and Marketplace Antiques on U.S. Route 17 in Hayes. Tickets are available at the door on show night, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Opry welcomes young local talent, Ada Barnes, to its stage for the first time at the evening’s performance…

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