Howdy! Welcome to the Grand OLE Opry!: A Picture Book -- Emily Frans, Hardcover

Celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, this vibrantly illustrated picture book for children is a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the world-renowned stage for country music

Howdy! I'm the home of country music. On my famous stage, history is made and stars are born. Do you like to sing and play an instrument? Do you like to dance or make people laugh? Well, this is the place to do it!

Get ready for your Grand Ole Opry debut in this showstopping picture book featuring the most famous stage in country music! After receiving your backstage pass, you'll take a tour behind the scenes, spruce up your costume in the dressing room, and warm up with the band.

And when the curtain starts to rise--it'll be time to start the show! And you're on center stage.

Filled with fun, dazzling illustrations and photos of celebrated performers from yesterday and today, this official picture book from the Grand Ole Opry will inspire all readers both young and old.

Also includes inspiring remembrances of their Opry stage debut by:

• Lauren Alaina
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Scotty McCreery
• Dolly Parton
• and Lainey Wilson

Author: Emily Frans
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781419774249
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
The Grand Ole Opry features today's country music stars, superstars, and rising stars all on one stage, every week in Nashville, Tennessee--Music City, USA. Their world-famous show is where aspiring stars dream of playing and music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close at the Opry House. From the radio show that made it famous in 1925 to the cultural landmark and global phenomenon it is today, the Opry is country's biggest stage. Susanna Chapman is an illustrator, muralist, and designer. Her illustrated picture books include Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom; Elizabeth Warren's Big, Bold Plans; The Girl Who Ran; and Ada and the Galaxies. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.