Garth Brooks Comes Out of Retirement Oct 16, 2009
SOUNDBITES: * Garth Brooks * Steve Wynn, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Wynn Resorts B-ROLL INCLUDES: * Garth Announcing his return at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Press Conference announcing the series of special engagements in Las Vegas * Steve Wynn and Garth Brooks shaking hands. VIDEO PROVIDED BY: WYNN RESORTS. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Cash exhibit on display in Nashville Oct 15, 2009
As Grand Ole Opry members, Johnny Cash and June Carter met backstage in 1956 at the auditorium where the live country show was performed at the time. The couple died four months apart in 2003. (KSLA.com, LA)
Concert benefits rodeo group Oct 14, 2009
The show will also feature Rocky Watson, a local musician who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. "Everybody who has heard the Bar J. Wranglers loves them," Capell said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Country Stars Appeal To FCC Oct 12, 2009
Grand Ole Opry star Porter Wagoner said "clear channel" used to mean a powerful coast-to-coast radio signal like the one that used to broadcast the Opry. But he said when you say it now, people think about Clear Channel Communications Inc., the media conglomerate that owns hundreds of radio stations and other media outlets. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Parton theaters foundation shaky Oct 12, 2009
Dolly Parton and a host of stars from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. flew into town for the celebration. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
John Denver tribute slated Saturday at Crockett Theatre Oct 8, 2009
He performed at the Grand Ole Opry, was a member of The Flying Burrito Brothers Band and is currently doing sessions work in Muscle Shoals. Michael Vincent, piano, mandolin and fiddle, has played with Helen Cornelius, Donna Fargo, Freddy Fender, Tom T. Hall and many others, both on tour and on the Grand Ole Opry Stage. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Steve Martin Wins His First IBMA Aw... Oct 4, 2009
Now celebrating its 20th year, the annual IBMA event was hosted by Kath Mattea & Hot Rize from the stage of Music City s historic Ryman Auditorium, where accomplished banjo player Martin, who made his Grand Ole Opry debut earlier this year, garnered his inaugural IBMA trophies, albeit in "minor" categories, for Best Liner Notes and for Best Graphic Design in honor of his debut bluegrass album, The Crow. Banjo Player Steve Martin Scores Inaugural Music Awards. (Suite101.com)
Grey Fox takes goldat Bluegrass awards Oct 3, 2009
Festival producer Mary Tyler Doub, Burdette and several others who help make the dream a reality accepted the award on stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, former home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. During her acceptance speech, Doub thanked the numerous volunteers and staff members who have soldiered on through the muddy times and the sunny times to keep the festival going. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Vince Gill coming to the McCallum Oct 2, 2009
He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 18 Grammy Awards, and, in 2007, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Vince became the lead singer for Pure Prairie League in 1979, and, in 1983, moved to Nashville to pursue a solo career. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Cowboy up! (11) Oct 1, 2009
The group has gone on to play thousands of gigs, including more than 50 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. For details on the benefit, call 560-3416. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mobil Delvac sponsors Grascals tour Sep 30, 2009
They were the International Bluegrass Music Association s Entertainers of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and frequently appear on the Grand Ole Opry. They have opened for Dolly Parton and played with Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill and more. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Not-so-ordinary Tennessee State Capitol is 150 Sep 30, 2009
Or a Grand Ole Opry guitar ... Nonetheless, the Capitol has endured to be 66 years older than the fabled Grand Ole Opry country music show and 87 years older than the city's first recording studio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Boerne singer shoots for Grand Ole Opry (292) Sep 30, 2009
Boerne singer shoots for Grand Ole Opry ... Published: Monday, September 28, 2009 1:05 AM CDT Boerne resident Bethany Jacobs will compete at a state level Colgate Country Showdown contest tomorrow, belting out a country tune in an effort to land onstage at the Grand Ole Opry. (Boerne Star, TX)
Two strong candidates defined 1962 Sep 23, 2009
The Grand Ole Opry was only on the radio on Saturday night. Therefore, southerners had to include politics as a prime source of their entertainment. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Country Singer's Music Memorabilia ... Sep 15, 2009
Grand Ole Opry Member's Music Memorabilia Now Part of MTSU Center's Collection ... Inducted into the Country Radio DJ Hall of Fame in 1981, Walker moved to Nashville, where he soon was among the most popular members of the revered Grand Ole Opry following his 1967 induction. (Suite101.com)
Old-time music born again every Tuesday at Clyde's barn Sep 15, 2009
But few venues that don't charge admission and don't advertise attain the size and following of the weekly Carthage event, which is structured like the Grand Ole Opry, with bands taking turns performing on stage. "The truth is, you could put together a world-class group almost any night you came here," said J.P. Johnson, a Sanford carpenter who brought his hand-built dobro on a recent evening. (News & Observer)
Opp's Lew Childre kept Alabama at heart (3) Sep 14, 2009
Country music was beginning to ascend and he was drawn into this new form of show business, not as a band member but as a "musical comedian." He added a style of "ad-libbing to his performances, which included "buck dancing" while playing the guitar and singing in a very recognized southern style." In 1945 he was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. In his tenure there, which lasted for many years, he was finally able to show his "country vaudeville" talent. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Pam Tillis featured on Opry this weekend Sep 12, 2009
Pam Tillis will perform at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend along with fellow members Bill Anderson, Joe Diffie, Marty Stuart, Steve Wariner and others ... The Opry is televised 8-9 p.m. (central) on GAC: Great American Country on Grand Ole Opry Live and is also broadcast on WSM-AM (650) and on the Internet at. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Garrison Keillor preparing to leave hospital Sep 11, 2009
According to a "Backstage Chat" on the show, Keillor got the idea for it from watching the Grand Ole Opry. Keillor, who also is a singer and storyteller, has written 11 books, including three for children. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Trip to cabin paid for Hank Williams with song, daughter to link lineage Sep 10, 2009
About four months before he died in 1952, Hank Williams was either fired from the Grand Ole Opry or quit the WSM-AM radio show, depending on which story you want to believe. Williams' daughter, Jett, says she thinks her famous father quit before he could be fired. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Songwriters sue, saying: You can't use 'Redneck Yacht Club' Sep 10, 2009
Craig Morgan performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry during Country Reaches Out, a benefit for the American Red Cross, in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 27, 2005. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Opry Backdrop To Become Pink Sep 9, 2009
Grand Ole Opry To Join Fight Against Breast Cancer With Pink Backdrop During Performances ... 00004000 (AP) The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is joining the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two performances Oct. 2. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Medfield Girl Scouts go down to Georgia Sep 9, 2009
The girls also visited the Grand ole Opry and toured the museum dedicated to the Opry and to the history of Country Music in America. Next up was a trip to Helen, Georgia where the group stayed. (Medfield Press, MA)
Grand Ole Opry to join fight against breast cancer with pink backdrop during performances Sep 8, 2009
(AP) The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is joining the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two performances Oct. 2. Opry star Carrie Underwood will flip a switch, turning the Opry's signature red barn backdrop pink in support of the groups Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (FOX61, CT)
Moore premieres new documentary in Venice Sep 8, 2009
""Capitalism: A Love Story" is competing for the Golden Lion, which will be awarded Sept. 12. BOX OFFICE TOP 10 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: TV NEWS Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled nearly $60.5 million.Former CBS "Early Show" personality Mark McEwen is moving on with his life after a massive stroke nearly four years ago that abruptly ended his TV career. He's written a book about his... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Opry backdrop to become pink Oct. 2 Sep 8, 2009
The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is joining the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two performances Oct. 2 ... (AP) -- The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville is joining the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two performances Oct. 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Singing his love songs Sep 2, 2009
Dale, 42, has played at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. he's been on stage with Keith Whitley, and he once jammed with Johnny Cash. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conventio... Aug 29, 2009
Debuting as a 580-room hotel designed after a Southern mansion and built to support the nearby Grand Ole Opry House, Opryland since has grown into a 2,881-guestroom resort with 600,000 square feet of convention space and acres of entertainment options. Fuse Ignites the Nashville NightlifeOpryland's newest addition is Fuse, a sleek, big city nightclub that takes a cue from markets like New York, Los Angeles and Miami. (Suite101.com)
Family-Friendly Tennessee Hotels & Attractions Aug 28, 2009
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Singer and Actress Dolly Parton's G... Aug 25, 2009
Two years later at the age of 13, Dolly made her first appearance at the Grand Old Opry ... Before the rising country singer left the Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tennessee she had made a new friend; his name was Johnny Cash. (Suite101.com)
VICKERS/Little known facts about EC Aug 20, 2009
Billy Dean who appears on the Grand Ole Opry and who has appeared at the Neshoba County Fair, attended East Central where he played basketball. East Central's third president Mr. Walter Arno Vincent first came to East Central to play football. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
South Dakota State Fair is ‘Still the One' (3) Aug 16, 2009
Sporting three platinum albums, a Grand Ole Opry member, Country Music Academy and Association of Country Music female vocalist of the year nominee, Terri Clark will take the stage Aug. 31. A few of the hits Clark will be performing include irls Lie Too, Just Wanna Be Mad, oor Poor Pitiful Me, and the new single irty Girl. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Washington County Fair Aug 14, 2009
She made her debut on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry at age 8, and has scored hits with such singles as Maybe It Was Memphis, Shake the Sugar Tree, and Let That Pony Run. Also on Saturday, activities will include the Draft Horse Show at 9 a.m.; WCF Antique Tractor Pull at 10 a.m.; FFA Woodsmen Contest at 6 p.m., and the MA State Mini Tractor Pullers at 6 p.m.. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Brenda Lee gets dynamite Hall of Fame exhibit Aug 13, 2009
Party guests included Hank Williams' daughter Jett Williams; Patsy Cline's husband, Charlie Dick; producers, top booking agents and songwriters; musicians Duane Sciacqua, Stanley Abernathy and Becky Hobbs; and Grand Ole Opry artists Little Jimmy Dickens, Jan Howard, Jeannie Seeley, Charlie Louvin and Ralph Emery. In the midst of them all were Brenda Lee and Beech Island's Flo Carter, hugging and catching up on old times as they have several times over five decades. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Area history: Veteran's housing a relief to families in 1947 Aug 6, 2009
Everyone who listened to the Grand Old Opry radio show on Saturday night might remember the song that Little Jimmy Dickens sang with the verse sleeping at the foot of the bed. Translated: A double-bed could hold four to five children, if they slept crossways on the bed. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Aug 3, 2009
He made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry early last year. Described as a talented triple threat vocalist, songwriter and musician, Bryan quickly landed a publishing deal with top independent publisher Murrah Music after moving to Nashville in 2001. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Umpire Cowboy Joe’ hits milestone Jul 31, 2009
He s also appeared in the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and has released two country music albums since getting involved in the industry in the 1980s, leading to the nickname Cowboy Joe West. I was lucky. (Helena Independent Record)
LETTER: Aunt objects to band's behavior at Bagelfest Jul 31, 2009
I'm concerned you see I have been raised on traditional country such as Bill Anderson, Faron Young, Grand Ole Opry Stars. The reason I bring this to the forefront is when I attended concerts with my grandparents as a child the older stars respected "FAMILY" and cleaned up their act according. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More of this story Jul 30, 2009
He also enjoyed a performance by country music Hall of Famers and up and coming country music stars at famous the Grand Ole Opry. Sometimes gold medal winners hang up their prize and "retire." Such will not be the case for Kavanagh, who will be a junior this fall at Cut Bank High School. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
On the road with Iowa's Bob and Sheila Everhart Jul 29, 2009
"Our Pioneer Music Museum in Anita," says Sheila, "is home to an incredible number of artifacts relative to our pioneer and homesteader music here in Iowa. Bill Monroe, the father of Bluegrass Music, came to Iowa in 1934 to take his first professional music job playing 'live' on the radio in Shenandoah. It was in Shenandoah that he met his future wife, who was from Clarinda. I mention all this because in our Hall of Fame we have the suit Bill Monroe wore on the last performance he gave, which... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Ryan Holladay Festival set for September Jul 29, 2009
Many remember musical prodigy, Ryan Holladay, when he began his career at the age of 5 years old performing on the Grand Ole Opry. He is credited with being the youngest performer on that famous stage and has gone on to perform at numerous other venues including, Carnegie Hall. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Fraziers perform for Lions Club Jul 29, 2009
Both have performed on the Grand Ole Opry and they were voted The Heartland s Most Favorite Country Duet in 1999. COMMENTS. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Heres some long-distance travelin music for yall Jul 25, 2009
Once in a while I can listen to the Grand Old Opry and hear a good spiritual tune, but it s becoming less and less. I just wish you all were Saved, like some of us. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nashville deal celebrates Southern food, wine Jul 25, 2009
Relax in the beautiful resort surroundings, then take a short walk around the corner to a free shuttle ride to the Grand Ole Opry to see and experience the best performances country music has to offer. Request code 169RGB to obtain this offer during August. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Keynotes for July 23 Jul 23, 2009
Hudson residents Dr. Garrett Sullivan and his wife, Peggi (Jagling) Sullivan, at right, and her sister, Barbara (Jagling) Richards, Hudson native, and husband, Robert Richards of Louisville, Ky. attended two Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves games at Turner Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Hudson Sun, MA)
•Multifaceted Dunn uses talents to get most out of WNBA's top team Jul 21, 2009
If she could, chances are she might have been a regular at the Grand Ole Opry instead of a pioneering figure in women's basketball. "I wish I could sing because I would probably be a gospel singer," Dunn said in a vintage Southern drawl after a recent Fever practice, "but I'm not a very good singer. Subscribers, to read full story.To subscribe . Article Comment Submission Form Submit your comments. Name: Telephone: E-mail: Passcode: This form will not send your comment unless you copy exactly... (The Daily Journal)
Fair days ahead in Mineral County Jul 17, 2009
He has appeared nationally on CMT, GAC, the Grand Ole Opry Live and Good Morning America. A U.S. Army veteran, Lynne s debut album spawned three top 40 hits, with his debut single, Lipstick spending 10 consecutive weeks in the No.1 slot on Billboard s country singles sales chart. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Josh Turner takes stage Jul 17, 2009
Turner is one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry and is the youngest member of Nashvilles Walk of Fame. Hes well known for his singles, Long Black Train, Would You Go With Me and Firecracker. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
EDITORIAL/The boy from Rt. 8, Philadelphia Jul 16, 2009
He would go on to have one platinum and five gold albums to his name, win four Grammy awards, and become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The suit he wore when he left town for Nashville is part of the exhibit, but home has always been near and dear. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Mote brings Christian sound to Scott County Jul 16, 2009
Some of his work has included playing with Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Lee Greenwood, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Bill Gaither and Grand Ole Opry legend Porter Wagoner. Others who have benefitted from his talents include Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, The Martins, Mark Lowry, Trace Adkins, The Gaither Vocal Band and Kenny Chesney. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
FBI: Alamo's followers sell suspect goods Jul 13, 2009
His line also carried sharkskin boots, leopard-skin jackets and sequined gowns popular with musicians at the Grand Ole Opry, which Alamo occasionally haunted in the 1980s. His wife Susan once arrived for an interview wearing a floor-length red-and-white dress and lynx jacket. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Author Hemphill dies Jul 13, 2009
The book, which came out a few months later, sold 75,000 copies in hardcover and was hailed as a groundbreaking look at country music and the Grand Ole Opry. Country music itself was on the verge of a commercial transformation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta author Paul Hemphill Jul 12, 2009
During a Nieman Fellowship in 1968-69, he wrote "The Nashville Sound," which sold 75,000 copies in hardcover as a groundbreaking look at country music and the Grand Ole Opry. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, July 12, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Plenty to see on drive in Tennessee Jul 11, 2009
Insider s Tip: Recently, Cumberland Caverns began hosting Bluegrass Underground, a live bluegrass concert that can be heard on Saturdays at 5 p.m., on WSM radio, just before the Grand Ole Opry airs. If you re interested in attending the concert (tickets are about $20), visit www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Fox is back Jul 11, 2009
The term bluegrass arose from the name of Grand Old Opry star Bill Monroe s band, The Bluegrass Boys, and was first used in print in the 1950s. A resurgence of the music occurred in 2001 with Carter Burwell s soundtrack to the Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Montgomery Gentry headlines 2009 Countryfest Jul 10, 2009
Last month, duo Montgomery Gentry -- known for its edgier, hard-charging country sound -- was inducted into the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. "It hasn't really sunk in," says Troy Gentry in a lazy Kentucky drawl. (Albany Times Union)
Grand Ole Opry member McDaniel hospitalized Jul 9, 2009
- A Grand Ole Opry spokeswoman says Opry performer Mel McDaniel is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack ... McDaniel has been a regular on the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. (MSNBC -- Music)
Elizabeth Merrill » Jul 9, 2009
Athletes love the land of the Grand Ole Opry because folks here generally leave them alone. There are no paparazzi, and the laid-back locals are so used to running into country-music stars that they're not inclined to chase down Broadway. (ESPN -- Football)
Elvis was in the building Jul 9, 2009
Bill Myrick and Elvis Presley both began life with their births in Mississippi and would be shaped by growing up in gospel music and their weekend dedication to listening to the Grand Ole Opry ... After the war, Bill's first professional country/bluegrass music job was with the "Father of Bluegrass" whom he had listened to so reverently on the Grand Ole Opry, Bill Monroe. (Odessa American, TX)
Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel in the hospital after suffering a heart attack Jul 9, 2009
(AP) A Grand Ole Opry spokeswoman says Opry performer Mel McDaniel is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack. Spokeswoman Darlene Bieber said Wednesday that McDaniel had a heart attack last month. (FOX61, CT)
Terrace View to Create New Urban Dining Experience at City Garden Jul 6, 2009
Millions of people flock to the Grand Ole Opry House (Bissell Mansion) to see Tammy Whino's one woman show, "Stand By Your Man - Even Though He's a No-Good Worthless Drunk, Who Lives Off Your Royalties." Poor Tammy can't live on her royalties, which is why she's still performing instead of retiring to the Bahamas with her own stash of botox ... Here, amid the fried chicken, line dancing and dinner theatre, Tammy is the Queen of the Grand Ole Opry ... So, ya all come down and help Kenny Rogeers,... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Paisley: 'Hard to ignore' serious themes on new CD Jul 5, 2009
While "American Saturday Night" covers new ground, it's not as big a departure as Paisley's last album, a mostly instrumental CD called "Play." There's still some humor and plenty of flashy guitar solos, and Paisley continues the tradition of including a gospel cut with "No," a song he co-wrote with Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson and Jon Randall. "It's still Brad Paisley, but it's pushed in different directions," said Joe Galante, chairman of Sony Music Nashville, which includes the singer's... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Singer masterminds CD of music, friends Jul 2, 2009
His life changed when he was hired to play a weekend series of shows for Grand Ole Opry singer Terri Clark. "It led to my being bandleader of Terri's group for 10 years and also playing bass guitar and singing backup for her," Mr. Ross said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Toby Keith in WPB Jun 29, 2009
You can see it in his face: he doesn t sing with any greater passion on an awards show or at the Grand Ole Opry than he does at a show. He has a work ethic you simply have to admire. (The Palm Beach Post)
Zoo saddles up for Western-style concert Jun 27, 2009
They also have the distinction of being the first exclusively Western artists to join the Grand Ole Opry. However, it wasn't until they wrote and performed "Woody's Roundup," a companion CD for the "Toy Story 2" soundtrack, that the group earned its first Grammy Award, for best musical album for children. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
