Blake Shelton stuns at Opry’s 100th anniversary with a powerful tribute to Joe Diffie – Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire’s reactions say it all

Blake Shelton was the big star at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th birthday party, a super special night celebrating 100 years of great country music. He didn’t just sing—he also hosted the whole show, welcoming tons of famous singers to the stage. One of his best moments was singing “Pickup Man,” a fun song originally by Joe Diffie. Blake’s version was full of energy, and everyone loved it!

Blake, who sings the hit “God’s Country” and just told everyone about his new album, made the crowd super happy with his performance. People watching on TV at home couldn’t stop talking about it online. They wrote things like “That was incredible!” and “Blake was amazing!” You can watch his whole song on a video if you want to see it too.

His wife, Gwen Stefani, was there watching him shine. She sat next to Reba McEntire, another huge country music star, and they both enjoyed the show. Even though Blake and Gwen didn’t sing together this time, the night was still packed with awesome music. Other singers like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Post Malone, Ashley McBryde, and Kelsea Ballerini took turns performing, and every song was a treat for the audience.

One special moment was about Dolly Parton. She couldn’t come to the party in person, but she sent a video to say hello. Everyone loved her so much that they sang her famous song “I Will Always Love You” to honor her. It was a sweet way to show how much she means to country music.

This giant celebration happened live on TV in the United States on NBC and Peacock, so lots of people could watch it at home. Later this year, they’re even going to have another concert in London at a fancy place called the Royal Albert Hall to keep the party going for fans in the United Kingdom.

The night was full of surprises, happy moments, and fantastic songs. Blake Shelton being the host and singing “Pickup Man” was just one part of what made the Opry’s 100th anniversary so unforgettable. It was a big, joyful way to say thank you to country music and all the stars who make it special!