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Post Malone’s metamorphosis as a country music singer saw him mount the biggest country music stage, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, on August 14, 2024. The prestigious six-foot circle stage is referred to as country music’s biggest stage and has a rich history of showcasing the finest talents in the industry.
Post Malone performed at the Grand Ole Opry two days before the release of his debut country music album, F-1 Trillion, on August 16, 2024. After his introduction by Brad Paisley, Post Malone, upon mounting the stage said:
"I am terrified and honored to be standing right in this spot. My mom’s here tonight. Brad I remember going to see you [perform] when I was like six. I wanted to say how amazingly grateful and floored I am to have you bring me out tonight and I appreciate you."
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He then proceeded to perform for the excited crowd, alongside celebrated country musicians like John Michael Montgomery and Lainey Wilson, amongst others.
Post Malone performed tracks from his F-1 Trillion album alongside country music stars
Brad Paisley introduced Post to the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville by stating that the Sunflower crooner always had a heart for country music. Paisley stated:
“He has a country heart and he is someone who immersed himself in the Nashville way. But You aren't a country singer until you've played this, and he is through and through one of the best musicians, artists, people I've met.”
Post was met with a standing ovation as he, clad in jeans, a blue blazer, and a cowboy hat, stepped into the famed circle. He introduced himself to the crowd:
“What’s going on Nashville? My name is Austin Richard Post and I’m here to play some songs tonight with some really amazing folks and I’m honored to call them friends.”
He expressed his appreciation for being honored to perform and thanked Bill Paisley for the introduction. Post then went on to perform alongside Vince Gill, the latter’s hit track, One More Last Chance.
He took the crowd down memory lane with the performance of John Michael Montgomery’s 1994 hit, Be My Baby Tonight, alongside the legendary country music star himself.
He was also joined by Lainey Wilson to perform Nosedive, a track from his debut country music album, F-1 Trillion. He also performed California Sober, another song from his new album, alongside The War, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter.
Post Malone also emphasized the friendships he had made in his country music journey and appreciated all the artists he had worked with. During his set, he said:
“I’m having the freakin’ best time of my life. We’ve been here in Nashville for a couple of months, like six or seven months, and I have made so many beautiful friends along the way. I’m so honored to be able to work with my friends.”
He closed his performance with his hit songs, I Had Some Help and Sunflower.
Post Malone released his debut country album, F-1 Trillion, on August 16, 2024. The album has become a bestseller, ranking number one on the US iTunes chart.
