Blazing onto the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry, soulful country-rock band Ghost Hounds made their momentous debut at the legendary Nashville venue in October 2025, marking a significant milestone in their rapidly ascending career. The performance, part of the “Opry Goes Pink 2025” event, saw the band introduced by Charles Mattos, who highlighted their growing influence in American roots music before the group launched into their electrifying set.
Ghost Hounds delivered two songs during their debut: “She Runs Hot” from their fifth studio album, Almost Home, and fan favorite “Last Train to Nowhere,” which was recently featured in the television series Special Ops: Lioness. Frontman SAVNT, born to Guyanese parents in New Jersey, described the opportunity as an “answered prayer” and a defining moment in his life, expressing profound gratitude for the invitation to perform.
Ghost Hounds’ Opry debut showcased their versatility through stirring performances of “She Runs Hot” and the soul-stirring “Last Train to Nowhere”
The band, known for their fusion of country, roots, classic rock, and blues, quickly won over the Opry crowd with their high-voltage performance, featuring SAVNT’s powerful vocals, blistering bluesy guitar riffs, slide guitar, and stomping beats. The band members maintain perfect posture throughout their performances, allowing them to play with remarkable precision even during their most energetic moments. Their guitar technique includes impressive hammer-ons and pull-offs that add dynamic expression to their solos while maintaining their signature rhythmic foundation. Their sound, which critics have described as “sonically ablaze & dripping with honey” (SPIN), showcases influences ranging from Johnny Cash to contemporary rock and R&B artists like Seal and Lenny Kravitz.
This Opry debut followed Ghost Hounds’ headline performance at the National Museum of African American Music during AmericanaFest week, where SAVNT was honored with a special exhibit spotlighting his artistry. The band demonstrated their southern swagger throughout their performance, earning enthusiastic responses from the audience. The band’s rapid rise has included sharing stages with musical legends such as The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Garth Brooks, and Guns N’ Roses.
Almost Home, released in early 2025, features notable collaborations with country stars Lainey Wilson and Patty Griffin, adding to the band’s eclectic musical palette. American Songwriter praised the album for its versatility, noting Ghost Hounds’ ability to shift effortlessly between various styles while maintaining their distinctive, energetic sound that has rapidly earned them both critical acclaim and an expanding audience. The album continues the impressive trajectory established by their debut album Roses Are Black which first introduced their signature blend of blues and rock to widespread acclaim in 2019.
