Introduction
Travis Tritt and Post Malone Bring the House Down with “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” at Opry 100 Celebration
Country legend Travis Tritt and genre-bending superstar Post Malone joined forces for an unforgettable performance during NBC’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration on Wednesday night (October 23). The historic event, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, marked a century of country music tradition — and the duo’s fiery rendition of Tritt’s 1992 hit “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” was one of the night’s biggest highlights.
A Legendary Collaboration
Before taking the stage, Tritt spoke with Country Now about meeting Post Malone for the first time.
“I never had met Post until today,” Tritt shared on the Opry 100 red carpet. “Two things about him impressed me. First of all, he’s one of the most respectful young men I’ve ever met… He says ‘yes, sir’ and ‘no, sir’ every single time he speaks. Second, the love that he has for country music just exudes out of him.”
Tritt went on to praise the 29-year-old artist’s genuine appreciation for the genre, saying, “What more could you ask for than to share the stage with someone who truly loves country music and the tradition behind it?”
Lighting Up the Opry Stage
Just hours later, Tritt and Post Malone delivered a powerhouse performance of “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” the hit that originally appeared on Tritt’s 1992 album T-R-O-U-B-L-E. Their energetic duet had the Opry crowd dancing, clapping, and singing along as they traded verses of the uptempo country-rock classic:
“But mama never told me ’bout nothin’ like Y-O-U / Bet your mama must’ve been another good lookin’ honey too / Hey, good L-double-O-K-I-N-G / Well, I smell T-R-O-U-B-L-E.”
The chemistry between the two artists was undeniable — a perfect blend of old-school grit and modern flair that captured the spirit of the evening.
A Full-Circle Moment for Tritt
Tritt also reflected on what performing at the Opry means to him.
“When I first came to Nashville in the late eighties, I always dreamed of being a part of the Grand Ole Opry,” he recalled. “I never thought they’d let me in because I had long hair, wore a lot of leather, and was a little bit different.”
His dream became reality on February 29, 1992, when Tritt was officially invited to join the Grand Ole Opry — less than a year after making his debut performance.
Celebrating 100 Years of the Grand Ole Opry
The Opry 100 broadcast featured a star-studded lineup, including Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and many more. The event honored the Opry’s century-long legacy, showcasing once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and heartfelt tributes to the artists who shaped country music’s story.
Fans can now relive the magic — Opry 100: A Live Celebration is available to stream on Peacock.