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Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton to perform at Grand Ole Opry

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Oscar winning-actors Robert Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton are set to take to the stage at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee in celebration of its 90th anniversary.

The Hollywood stars and longtime friends will make their debuts at the country music Mecca during a star-studded event at the venue, reported Contactmusic.

Duvall, 84, is to serve as the guest announcer, and will also perform the song Cheyenne from his new drama "Wild Horses", which the actor wrote and directed.

Meanwhile, Thornton will be joined by his band the Boxmasters to play hits from their latest album, Somewhere Down the Road.
 

Other country stars taking to the stage for the anniversary concert include Dustin Lynch, Craig Morgan, David Nail, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Thomas Rhett.

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First Published: Aug 18 2015 | 9:32 AM IST

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