In celebration of Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, the Opry House will host “Dolly: My Opry Memories”- an exclusive exhibit featuring 24 wardrobe pieces the internationally-known country music icon has worn on the Opry stage and at events held at the Ryman Auditorium over the …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Unveils New Daytime Backstage Tour
The Grand Ole Opry today unveiled its new daytime backstage tour, including a new immersive film in a custom-built theater, The Circle Room. Hosted by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the film experience takes fans on an emotional, heartfelt journey through the eyes of the artists …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate “Dolly Parton Week” for Her 50th Anniversary
On January 4, 1969, Dolly Parton was fresh off the release of her first solo album released on RCA Records Nashville, the now-seminal Just Because I’m A Woman, and on that date the singer-songwriter received the biggest accomplishment of her then-young career: being inducted as a Grand Ole …
Read More »Caitlyn Smith Wraps First Headlining “Starfire” Tour At Mercy Lounge
Singer/songwriter and Monument Recording Artist Caitlyn Smithwrapped her first-ever headlining Starfire Tour last night at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge. The twenty-four-date tour took Smith across the country with stops in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago and Atlanta before wrapping to a sold-out Music City crowd. The tour was in …
Read More »Famed Opry Photographer’s Exhibit Opens Today
For the first time in its history, the doors to the famed Acuff House, the home built for Roy Acuff in the shadow of the Grand Ole Opry House, are open to showcase the limited-time exhibit Family Reunion: The Opry Family Photo Album. The exhibit, which opens today and runs through October …
Read More »KENNY ROGERS FAREWELL CELEBRATION’ FULL OF SURPRISES AND EMOTIONAL MOMENTS
Kenny Rogers’ musical career has touched many different styles of music throughout various generations, and his farewell performance to Nashville, All In For The Gambler, served as a reminder of the musical impact that his career has had – and will continue to make for years to come. An all-star …
Read More »Dolly Parton to Release First Children’s Album ‘I Believe In You’ This Fall
At a press conference today before media reps and their children as special guests, world renowned entertainer Dolly Parton announced the release of I Believe In You, her first album written and recorded for kids and those young at heart. A digital release of the new album on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville …
Read More »Fellow Artists And Friends React To The Passing Of Glen Campbell
“Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well. A lot of people don’t realize that, but he could play …
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