Lawrence native to be on Grand Ole Opry

Chuck Mead, a Lawrence native and a founding member of the country rock band BR549, will perform solo Saturday on the Grand Ole Opry.

According to the Opry’s Web site, Mead is one of three artists scheduled to perform between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. He’s one of four who’ll be on stage between 11:30 p.m. and midnight.

The Opry is broadcast live on www.wsmonline.com.