NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Celebrating another major milestone in a career spanning nearly two decades, Dove Award-winning Curb recording artist Selah made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. Introduced by Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs, the renowned trio performed “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and “Amazing Grace” to a capacity audience at the Grand Ole Opry House.
The evening’s star-studded lineup also included 2016 CMA Award nominee Cassadee Pope; breakthrough artists Chris Lane and Lindsay Ell; duo Striking Matches; and Grand Ole Opry members The Whites, Connie Smith, Mike Snider and John Conlee, among others.
(l-r) Selah’s Amy Perry; singer/songwriter Cassadee Pope; and Selah’s Allan Hall
and Todd Smith
(l-r) Selah’s Allan Hall; Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher;
Selah’s Amy Perry and Todd Smith (CREDIT: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry)
(l-r) Selah’s Allan Hall and Todd Smith (with Smith’s daughter Charlotte); bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs; and Selah’s Amy Perry
About Selah
Comprised of Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry, Selah is one of Christian music’s most beloved groups. For nearly 20 years, the trio’s music has brought hope and healing while helping introduce classic songs of faith to a new generation. With a career boasting total sales surpassing 4 million album and single units combined, Selah has garnered eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards—including five Inspirational Album of the Year trophies—and eight #1 singles. Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2, the group’s latest release, landed at #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Inspirational chart, following its debut last month.
For further information, visit selahonline.com, curb.com or turningpointpr.com. Follow Selah on Facebook, and Twitter and Instagram @selahonline.
About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows through December 13 and Wednesday shows through August 10. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP). For more information, visit opry.com.
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