Curious Nashville: What does it take to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry?

The Grand Ole Opry has elevated Nashville and its country music to a global stage and turned 100 years old this week — and that much you’ve probably heard a bit about.

But a Curious Nashville listener has a question that hits at the foundation of the Opry:

What does it mean to be a member of the Opry? Do you have to perform so many times? Do you have to have a hit? How is it decided and what are the requirements?

WPLN’s daily show, This Is Nashville, dove deep into the Opry’s history and future, and brings together multiple experts for this answer.