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Post Malone and Ashley McBryde Lit Up the Stage with a Fiery “Jackson” Duet at Opry 100

Post Malone and Ashley McBryde light up Opry 100 with a fiery duet of Jackson, channeling Johnny and June’s playful country spirit.
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.

It wasn’t in the original plan, but it might’ve been better that way. Post Malone, yes, that Post Malone, stepped in at the last minute to join Ashley McBryde for a tribute to Johnny and June Carter Cash at Opry 100, and the result was nothing short of electric.

The two delivered a boot-stompin’, grin-inducing rendition of “Jackson” that lit up the stage with pure chemistry and old-school country swagger. And for a night that was all about honoring the roots of the Grand Ole Opry, this tribute felt like something even Johnny and June would’ve tipped their hats to.

A Last-Minute Swap That Felt Like Fate

Originally, Jelly Roll was supposed to duet with McBryde, as previewed in NBC’s coverage of the Opry’s star-studded 100th anniversary celebration. But when illness kept him from taking the stage, in came Post Malone—tattooed, raspy, and clearly born with country in his blood, no matter what label he’s shelved under.

He didn’t fake a drawl or roll out a rhinestone suit—he just showed up and let the music do the talking. That’s what made it work.

Post has long made his love for Johnny Cash known. He’s got the Man in Black tattooed on his arm and made waves last year with a rowdy cover of “Cocaine Blues” alongside Billy Strings. So it wasn’t a stunt when he strolled into the Opry spotlight with Ashley McBryde—one of the most respected voices in modern country. It was a shared moment of respect.

RELATED: Post Malone’s Journey into Country Music Began Years Ago

And together, they absolutely crushed it.

From the first line—”We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout…”—they were locked in. Post’s gravel-rough delivery had just the right amount of swagger. Ashley brought her trademark edge, slicing into the verses with that Arkansas twang that makes every word count. Their voices played off each other with ease, full of sass and fire.

They didn’t just sing the song—they lived it for three and a half minutes. You could hear laughter ripple through the crowd as they traded lines. There was no script, no polish—just two artists clearly having the time of their lives. And when they hit the final chorus, the crowd let loose. You could feel it. Only country music can stir up that mix of surprise, nostalgia, and joy.

The Night’s Most Unexpected Magic

This one felt gloriously unscripted in a night full of perfectly planned moments. It wasn’t over-rehearsed or overly produced. It was raw and real and a little bit wild—the way a Johnny and June tribute should be.

Post Malone proved, once again, that his love for country isn’t just a passing phase. And Ashley McBryde? She continues to show why she belongs in every conversation about modern-day greats.

They weren’t trying to reinvent “Jackson.” They were just having fun with it—loud, loose, and full of life. The same way Johnny and June always did.

Johnny would’ve smiled. June would’ve clapped back. And everyone in that Opry crowd? They absolutely loved it.

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