Membership into the Grand Ole Opry is hardly a given for country music's most popular and successful singers. Which Country Stars Are Not Members of the Grand Ole Opry? READ MORE: Can You Believe These Country Stars Aren't in the Hall of Fame? 31 Country Stars You Won't Believe Aren't Grand Ole Opry Members There are 76 members of the Grand Ole Opry as of March 2025, but that doesn't include 15 living CMA or ACM Entertainers of the Year and several Country Music Hall of Famers. George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson are three legends who rarely play the Grand Ole Opry.