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Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five Years as an Opry Member

Christina Vinson — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:03:18 +0000

Country superstar Carrie Underwood has seen much success since her 'American Idol' days, with six gleaming Grammy awards to commemorate her career achievements. Underwood has also earned her way into country's inner circle as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and she is marking five years as a member of that iconic institution.

Lennon Maisy Play 'Ho Hey' at the Grand Ole Opry

Megan Pacella — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:15:50 +0000

We all love Connie Britton's Rayna James and Hayden Panettiere's Juliette Barnes, but everyone knows the real stars of ABC's 'Nashville' are Rayna James' daughters. Maddie and Daphne James are played by real-life sisters Lennon and Maisy Stella, who are winning over admirers with their soulful musical performances on and off the show, including fans at the Grand Ole Opry.

Martina McBride to Celebrate Cancer Survivors at the Grand Ole Opry

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:09:28 +0000

Country star Martina McBride has partnered with the Women’s Survivors Alliance for a special concert to celebrate women who have survived cancer. The performance will take place at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Wednesday, Aug. 24. McBride has a longstanding penchant for recording songs with big messages, and her hit ‘I’m Gonna Love [...]

Grand Ole Opry Star Jack Greene Dead at 83

Skeeter Nash — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:21:43 +0000

Saddened to hear of the passing of Grand Ole Opry star and Country music legend, Jack Greene at the age of 83. His many hits included "There Goes My Everything," "Statue Of a Fool," "All The Time," and many more. This photo was taken backstage at the Opry in December of 2000. He was a true gentleman, and loved entertaining his fans.

Scotty McCreery Covers Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' at the Grand Ole Opry

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:29:45 +0000

Scotty McCreery took a well-deserved study break over the weekend (Feb. 2) to grace the Grand Ole Opry stage, offering the crowd an electrifying performance of Elvis Presley's 1954 classic, 'That's All Right.'

Darius Rucker's Wife Shares How She Kept His Opry Invitation a Secret

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:00:37 +0000

When Darius Rucker was invited to be the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry by buddy Brad Paisley recently, it wasn't just the staff and 'Southern Comfort Zone' singer who were in on the keeping the secret. Rucker's wife, Beth, also kept mum about her husband's Grand Ole Opry invitation -- and for nearly two months.

Loretta Lynn to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on Grand Ole Opry in Style

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is set to celebrate her 50th anniversary on the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 25, and it’s shaping up to be a big all-star party. The ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ singer will be joined by her sister, Crystal Gayle, as well as friends like Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Trace Adkins, and Pistol Annies, who will be making their debut on the hallowed stage.

Tyler Farr to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:46 +0000

Saturday (April 28) will surely be a day in Tyler Farr‘s career that he will always remember. That is the night that the newcomer will walk onto the prestigious stage at the Grand Ole Opry, where many of the biggest country music stars of all time have stepped foot throughout their careers, including Farr’s own biggest hero, George Jones.

Keith Urban Sings With Little Girl Onstage at the Opry

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:45 +0000

It’s nothing new to hear of a country star bringing a special guest onstage to help with a song — in fact, it happens all the time. But sometimes said stars pull adorable little girls out of the audience to help them finish out their set at the Opry, and that’s an entirely different story. At his sold-out Grand Ole Opry show on Friday (March 9), Keith Urban did just that, adding a giant dose of adorable to the end of his performance.

Dierks Bentley To Perform At The Ryman Auditorium

Joe Bob — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:32:48 +0000

The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee is the church of country music. Having made several pilgramages myself, I highly suggest that any fan of country music do themselves a favor and go to the place where country music (as an industry) was born. Everyone who is anyone in country music has stood on the Ryman stage.

Grand Ole Opry Hosting George Jones' 80th Birthday Party

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:25:21 +0000

How does a legend celebrate his birthday? In the case of George Jones, who will turn 80 on September 13, it’s with a birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. And dessert. The Opry is hosting Jones’ upcoming birthday bash, which will include a tribute concert featuring a lineup with Alan Jackson, Montgomery Gentry, and [...]

Vince Gill Honored for 20 Years With The 'Opry"

Joe Bob — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:31:33 +0000

The country music industry moves so fast nowadays that we sometimes forget about talented musicians as we move on to the ”next big thing” As I’ve told you before, I’m a big fan of the guitar slingers… you know, the guys that can really play. And if they can sing and write great songs, you’ve got [...]