Introduction
During Wednesday night’s nationally broadcast “Opry 100” celebration on NBC, Post Malone continued to prove that his journey into country music is far more than a passing experiment—it’s becoming a moment fans will be talking about for years.
This time, the genre-blending star shared the stage with none other than country legend Travis Tritt, who became a Grand Ole Opry member back in 1992. Together, they tore into a high-energy performance of “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” that had the Nashville audience on their feet before the first chorus even hit.
It marks yet another major milestone in Malone’s rapid rise within the country world. Nearly a full year has passed since his unforgettable Stagecoach appearance in California, where his 45-minute country covers set stunned longtime fans and newcomers alike. That night featured surprise appearances from iconic names including Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakam, and Sara Evans—each joining Malone for unforgettable duets and crowd-pleasing classics.
Yoakam teamed up with Malone for “Little Ways,” Paisley stepped in for “I’m Gonna Miss Her” and Vince Gill’s “One More Last Chance,” and Evans completed the set with a lively duet of her hit “Suds In The Bucket.”
A New Chapter for Post Malone at the Opry
Just seven months ago, Post Malone made his official Grand Ole Opry debut—a night that many believe marked the beginning of a new era in his career.
Welcoming him onstage, Opry member Brad Paisley—inducted in 2001—offered a prediction that now feels more like a prophecy:
“(Post), this journey you’re starting as a hillbilly singer… it’s going to be massive, remarkable, and incredible—not just for you, but for country music.”
The audience lineup that night included a powerful blend of past and present: Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, Paisley himself, The War and Treaty, and even a surprise appearance from ’90s hitmaker John Michael Montgomery.
But nothing compared to the roar of the crowd Wednesday night as the “Rockstar” singer stepped into the sacred Opry circle, guitar in hand, with Travis Tritt beside him. The moment was electric—history meeting evolution in the most Nashville way possible.