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UMG Nashville Takeover Day 3
Fans packed the venue yesterday (6/8) for day three of the UMG Nashville Takeover at Skydeck in downtown Nashville. Saturday brought out capacity crowds to see country stars Anne Wilson, Josh Turner, Maddie & Tae and Mickey Guyton. Newly signed artists Vincent Mason and Carter Faith hit the stage, and Louie TheSinger wrapped up the day with a fiery performance.
UMG Nashville CMA Fest Takeover Day 2
Dalton Dover kicked off the day with fans joining him at Dalton’s Dive, where he gave a rockin’ performance and stayed after to meet and play games. Whiskey Jam’s Ward Guenther hosted UMG Nashville’s new artist showcase featuring Belle Frantz, Colt Graves, Dillon James, Owen Riegling, and Timothy Wayne.
UMG Nashville CMA Fest Takeover
UMG Nashville’s second annual UMG Nashville Takeover event at downtown Nashville’s Skydeck on Broadway kicked off yesterday with legions of country music fans lining up for new artist Tucker Wetmore, who fielded questions from radio host Ward Guenther and gave an acoustic performance to open the four-day long event. Peloton’s Hannah Corbin hosted the day.
Memorable Tennessee
Tennessee is long and lean. It is 500 interstate highway miles from Bristol to Memphis, and attractions, memorable meals and surprises are all along the way. Tennessee’s variety is one of its biggest appeals. Here are some ideas. Popular Demand Grand Ole Opry Plan now for a big celebration year in Nashville because 2025 will mark the 100th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry, today available on various media, remains the longest-running radio show in broadcast history.
Pics: Ashley McBryde Shares Moments Before Opry Induction, Surprises Crowd With Eric Church
Elaborate flower arrangements lined the vanity in Ashley McBryde's dressing room backstage at the Grand Ole Opry House Saturday night. The dozens of roses, lilies and hydrangeas with cards tucked neatly inside the vases made the room smell like a flower shop. About an hour before she went on stage for her induction, McBryde had yet to open any cards. She knew she would cry again and was trying to preserve her make-up.
Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris Reunite to Perform on Grand Ole Opry
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Award-winning songwriter and multi-Grammy winner Rodney Crowell, Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill, and Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Emmylou Harriswill step into the circle together for the Grand Ole Opry’s 4,935th consecutive Saturday night broadcast Saturday, August 1. Between the three of them, the music legends have amassed 36 Grammy® Awards and 109 nominations.
Opry Members Vince Gill and Reba McEntire to Perform on Grand Ole Opry July 18
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Both Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill and Reba McEntire will step into the circle together for the Grand Ole Opry’s 4,933rd consecutive Saturday night broadcast Saturday, July 18 on Circle TV, wsmonline.com, and SiriusXM. Gill was inducted in the Grand Ole Opry on August 10, 1991. McEntire became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on January 17, 1987.
Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Independence Day Weekend With Performances by Sara Evans, the Oak Ridge Boys and Mark Wills
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will celebrate Independence Day as Sara Evans and Opry members the Oak Ridge Boys and Mark Wills step into the circle for the 4,931st consecutive Saturday night broadcast on July 4.
Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry House Set To Reopen Doors for Daytime Tours Friday, June 26
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Both the legendary Grand Ole Opry House and historic Ryman Auditorium will reopen their doors to the public for daytime tours beginning Friday, June 26. Backstage tours of the Grand Ole Opry House will reopen for a weekend run Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28 at 10 a.m. before beginning daily tours on July 2, for an intimate look at the people, places, and stories behind the show that made country music famous.
Jimmy Buffett to Make His Grand Ole Opry Debut Along Side Mac McAnally and Brad Paisley
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Music superstar Jimmy Buffett, multi-award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, and long-time Coral Reefer Mac McAnally, and country music superstar and Opry member Brad Paisley will step in the circle for the Grand Ole Opry’s 4,930th consecutive Saturday night broadcast Saturday, June 27. Buffett’s appearance will mark his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Grand Ole Opry will Salute The Troops this Memorial Day Weekend
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The show that made country music famous is scheduled to salute the United States Military with its annual pre-Memorial Day Salute the Troops Opry performance Saturday, May 23. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Craig Morgan, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Kellie Pickler. This year the Opry will also honor essential workers who are on the frontline against the war on COVID-19.
Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch, Blake Shelton to Perform on Grand Ole Opry with a Special Opry Debut
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Opry members Trace Adkins, Dustin Lynch and Blake Shelton will perform on the Grand Ole Opry’s 4,923rd consecutive Saturday night broadcast Saturday, May 9. Music superstar Gwen Stefani will make her Grand Ole Opry debut that night, joining Shelton for their duet performance of his current single “Nobody But You.” Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Opry will stage a remote broadcast performance as part of a regularly scheduled Opry show.
Grand Ole Opry Announces Ricky Skaggs and Dailey & Vincent To Perform On The 4,920th Consecutive Saturday Night Broadcast
Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo For the past five weeks, amidst the current COVID-19 crisis and without an audience in attendance, the Grand Ole Opry has remained on the air as it has for 4,919 consecutive Saturday nights for nine decades.
Grand Ole Opry Hosts Easter Celebration On This Saturday Night’s Broadcast Featuring Trace Adkins, Jason Crabb, and T. Graham Brown
Artists / Christian Artists / Grand Ole Opry / Jason Crabb / Trace Adkins Posted by Jessica on April 8, 2020 at 9:30 pm Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The Grand Ole Opry plans to host a special Easter celebration on this Saturday’s 4,919th consecutive Saturday night broadcast of the long-running show. Trace Adkins, an Opry member since 2003, is scheduled to host and perform on the show on Circle Television.
Grand Ole Opry Launches Initiative To Connect Artists and Fans Via Livestream
Artists / Grand Ole Opry Posted by Jessica on March 23, 2020 at 9:30 am Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The Grand Ole Opry has developed a guide to help fans around the world discover upcoming livestream events as artists turn to livestreams to stay connected to during the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed with industry partners, the Opry’s guide to livestreams will be updated daily as new information becomes available.
The Grande Ole Opry to Broadcast LIVE on Circle This Saturday
Grand Ole Opry Posted by Jessica on March 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo With a resilience based on the determination of its Opry members and other country music greats, the Grand Ole Opry will keep its traditions and music alive as it hosts its 4,916th consecutive Saturday night broadcast this Saturday, March 21.
The Circle Remains Unbroken
Artists / Bill Anderson / Grand Ole Opry / Jeannie Seely Posted by Jessica on March 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The circle is not broken, as the Grand Ole Opry continued its 94-year history, playing its 4,915th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on its flagship radio home, 650 AM WSM. The show was also heard on opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
The Grand Ole Opry Pauses Live Performances Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Artists / Grand Ole Opry Posted by Jessica on March 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm Photo: Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo The Grand Ole Opry stands by the motto of the Circle can’t be broken. Throughout the Opry’s history, various events have led Opry management to make difficult decisions about how to alter the show’s format.
Rhonda Vincent Invited to Join The Grand Ole Opry
Artists / Grand Ole Opry / Jeannie Seely Posted by Jessica on March 2, 2020 at 12:00 pm ©Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo Multi-award-winning bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent was surprised on stage at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night by Opry member Jeannie Seely with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Vincent had just performed her 2019 bluegrass chart-topper “Like I Could,” a tune co-written by Seely. She will be officially inducted into the Opry family March 24.
Chris Bandi Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Photo credit: Grand Ole Opry Photo By Chris Hollo Breakthrough singer/songwriter and RECORDS artist Chris Bandi made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, February 25 taking his first steps inside the circle, witnessed by an audience full of fans, friends, and family.
Gene Watson Becomes Member Of Grand Ole Opry
Steve Wariner, Gene Watson. Photo By: Chris Hollo Gene Watson was welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family Friday night (Feb. 7) by Opry member Steve Wariner. “I remember my induction night as humbling and overwhelming,” said Wariner.
Luke Bryan Named Recipient of ACM Album of the Decade Award and Flips Grand Ole Opry Barn Pink
Grand Ole Opry / Luke Bryan Posted by Jessica on October 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm Photo credit: © Grand Ole Opry /Photos By: Chris Hollo Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan planned a special acoustic set for his appearances as part of the 11th annual Opry Goes Pink tonight at the Grand Ole Opry. Luke began each of the two sold-out shows “flipping the switch” on the signature barn turning it pink to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Luke Bryan Flips Switch for 11th Annual Opry Goes Pink
Back He was also awarded the first-ever ACM Album of the Decade. Luke Bryan; Photo credit: © Grand Ole Opry /Photos By: Chris Hollo Performing on the Grand Ole Opry is always special for Luke Bryan, but last night (Oct. 22) will always be a treasured memory for the four-time entertainer of the year.
Experience Music City
Many of Nashville’s music shrines are located within walking distance in an area of downtown known as The District, including the historic Second Avenue, Printer’s Alley and Lower Broadway. RYMAN AUDITORIUM: Known far and wide as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” this particular shrine earned its title the old-fashioned way. With its stained-glass windows and rows of wooden pews, the Ryman is an imposing venue that originally hosted revival meetings.
Dan Rogers Rises To Vice President/Executive Producer Of Grand Ole Opry
Dan Rogers has been promoted to the newly created role of Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry from his current position as Director of Communications and Show Producer. In his new role, Rogers will oversee production of the show and its more than 200 performances annually, including lineups, publicity, programming and member relations. Rogers joined the company in 1999 and has been a near-constant presence backstage ever since.
Luke Combs' Grand Ole Opry Induction Set For Tuesday, July 16
Grand Ole Opry / Luke Combs Posted by Jessica on June 27, 2019 at 9:30 pm Photo By: Chris Hollo Luke Combs will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, July 16. The CMA and ACM Award-winning artist made his Opry debut less than three years ago and was surprised with the Opry invitation on June 11 by Opry members John Conlee, Chris Janson and Craig Morgan.
Luke Combs to be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16
Home » Country » Luke Combs to be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16 ©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloLuke Combs will officially become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during a special induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 16. Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke ... June 27, 2019 ©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloLuke Combs will officially become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during a special induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 16.
Luke Combs to be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16 - Music News - ABC News Radio
©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloLuke Combs will officially become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during a special induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 16. Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke with the invitation to join the cast on June 11, less than three years after he made his debut on the famed stage. Chris and Craig are both set to play the Opry the night of Luke’s induction, along with its newest member, Kelsea Ballerini.
The Grand Ole Opry surprises Luke Combs with an invitation to be its next member
©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris Hollo Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke Combs with the invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during the iconic show’s Tuesday night performance. The three appeared onstage just as Luke finished singing his latest number one, “She Got the Best of Me.” “What a career this guy is having,” John started.
The Grand Ole Opry surprises Luke Combs with an invitation to be its next member
Home » Country » The Grand Ole Opry surprises Luke Combs with an invitation to be its next member ©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloChris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke Combs with the invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during the iconic show's Tuesday night performance. The three appea...
The Grand Ole Opry surprises Luke Combs with an invitation to be its next member - Music News - ABC News Radio
©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloChris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke Combs with the invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during the iconic show's Tuesday night performance. The three appeared onstage just as Luke finished singing his latest number one, "She Got the Best of Me." “What a career this guy is having,” John started.
Luke Combs Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry / Luke Combs Posted by Jessica on June 12, 2019 at 9:26 am Photo By: Chris Hollo Luke Combs was surprised last night by Opry members John Conlee, Chris Janson, and Craig Morgan with an invitation to become an official Grand Ole Opry member. As Combs wrapped his No. 1 hit “She Got The Best Of Me,” Conlee, Janson, and Morgan took the stage for the coveted invitation.
Grand Ole Opry Kicks Off CMA Fest Week With Two Sold-Out Shows and Opry Plaza Party
Carrie Underwood / Chris Janson / Darius Rucker / Grand Ole Opry / Josh Turner / Michael Ray / Travis Tritt Posted by Jessica on June 5, 2019 at 5:30 pm Photos By: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry kicked off CMA Fest week last night with a star-studded lineup that included Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson, TravisTritt, Bill Anderson, Josh Turner, and Michael Ray plus a surprise appearance by Darius Rucker.
Randy Travis Sings With Grand Ole Opry Cast at 60th Birthday Celebration
Back Happy birthday, Randy! Mary & Randy Travis; Photos By: Chris Hollo Country icon Randy Travis celebrated his 60th birthday in Music City style Saturday night (May 4th). He took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for a rousing – and emotional – only-in-Nashville moment.
Opry Hosts Special Birthday Tribute For Randy Travis
Ricky Skaggs, Mary & Randy Travis, Don Schlitz and more perform during the Opry Randy Travis Birthday Tribute Photo By: Chris Hollo Randy Travis made a special appearance on the Opry stage Saturday night (May 4) to celebrate his 60th birthday.
Actor William Shatner debuts country songs at Grand Ole Opry
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Actor William Shatner debuts country songs at Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Actor William Shatner boldly went where no "Star Trek" captain has gone before when he took the stage for the first time for the Grand Ole Opry radio show to sing from his new album of country songs.
Actor William Shatner debuts country songs at Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Actor William Shatner boldly went where no "Star Trek" captain has gone before when he took the stage for the first time for the Grand Ole Opry radio show to sing from his new album of country songs.
Actor William Shatner debuts country songs at Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Actor William Shatner boldly went where no "Star Trek" captain has gone before when he took the stage for the first time for the Grand Ole Opry radio show to sing from his new album of country songs.
Grand Ole Opry Supports Rising Country Stars With NextStage
Back The Grand Ole Opry launched its new program, Opry NextStage, offering rising country stars a chance in the famed spotlight. (R-L) Riley Green, Tegan Marie, Sally Williams, Tenille Townes & Travis Denning; Photos By Chris Hollo/2018 Copyright Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry has placed its future in the hands of four burgeoning country stars with the inaugural Opry NextStage.
OPRY NEXTSTAGE Launches with Kickoff Party & Sold-Out Concert at Ole Red Nashville
Grand Ole Opry / Riley Green / Tegan Marie / Tenille Townes / Travis Denning Posted by Jessica on January 9, 2019 at 1:30 pm Photos By Chris Hollo/2018 Copyright Grand Ole Opry Opry Entertainment’s Opry NextStage, a yearlong collaboration with four rising country artists: Riley Green, Tegan Marie, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning, launched last night with a kick-off party and sold-out concert at Ole Red Nashville.
Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell to Aid South Georgia Residents With Benefit Concert
There’s nothing like the loyal bond that connects the country music community. As natural disasters have struck their beloved home state, Georgia native artists like Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, and more are ready to gear up and help in the best way they know how: a benefit concert.
Luke Bryan Performed for 30,000 Fans in Downtown Nashville Last Night
Luke Bryan Posted by Jessica on September 11, 2018 at 1:30 pm Photo By Chris Hollo Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan performed a free concert for 30,000 fans in the heart of downtown Nashville night night for the grand opening celebration of his new bar, LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK.
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