Nashville, Tenn. (September 4, 2025) — GRAMMY® Award-winning country legend Pam Tillis marked her 25th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member on Tuesday, August 26. Singers Vince Gill, Lorrie Morgan, Suzy Bogguss, Jamey Johnson, Russell Dickerson and Emily Ann Roberts were part of the lineup during the celebration. Tillis’ family members traveled far and wide to help her celebrate the occasion.
The show was hosted by 650 AM WSM morning radio personality Charlie Mattos.
Tillis describes her latest musical milestone as a remarkable evening that she’ll forever be grateful for.
“Tuesday night was more than I ever could’ve dreamed,” explains Tillis. “To have so many dear friends and special guests there to celebrate with me made it feel like one big family reunion. Marking 25 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry is such a milestone, and it reminded me of just how much this stage has meant to me over the years. The Opry has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career, and sharing that stage with people I love made the night unforgettable. My heart is full, and I’m still floating on cloud nine.”
Country singer Marty Stuart inducted Tillis into the Opry in 2000. She was the first female to become a member of the iconic institution in the new millennium and made her first Opry appearance at age eight with her legendary father, Mel Tillis.
Stay tuned for special projects and new music from the entertainment trailblazer.
*Photo credit: Grand Ole Opry / Chris Hollo
About Pam Tillis
Throughout her career, country star and Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis has earned nearly 20 Top 10 and six No. 1 singles. Tillis, the daughter of the late Mel Tillis, has won three CMA (Country Music Association) Awards — including the coveted Female Vocalist of the Year in 1994 — and two GRAMMY® Awards. She has experimented with pop, Broadway, soul, and jazz, seamlessly incorporating those influences into music that remains unmistakably country at its core. Through the ’80s, Tillis worked as a back-up vocalist, jingle singer, club performer, songwriter and demo singer before her first hit single, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” reached the Top 5 in 1990. She followed with hits including “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Shake the Sugar Tree,” “Mi Vida Loca,” and “Cleopatra, Queen of Denial.” Two albums (Homeward Looking Angel and Sweetheart’s Dance) were million-sellers.
For more information on Pam Tillis, visit pamtillis.com.
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