Comedian Gary Mule Deer was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family tonight by his friend and Opry member Vince Gill. “This is a dream come true for Gary,” said Gill. “Comedy, the people who make us laugh have been a huge part of the Grand Ole Opry for …
Read More »The Shootouts To Make Their Opry Debut 2/24
Akron, OHIO country-roots group The Shootouts will make their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry on February 24. The rite of passage showcase comes on the same date as the release of their third full-length album Stampede . In addition to playing on the hallowed stage that hosted many …
Read More »The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Dolly Parton
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated the 77th birthday of Opry member Dolly Parton, one of country music’s greatest global ambassadors, on Saturday’s two shows at the Ryman Auditorium. Among those who performed included Chapel Hart, John Conlee, The Fairfield Four, Caitlyn Smith, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent and Chris …
Read More »Stars And Fans Celebrate The Life Of Loretta Lynn
It’s been almost a month since we lost the the Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn, and last night the stars showed up to the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate her life in a big way. Hosted by NBC’s “Today Show” co-host and close family friend Jenna Bush Hager, the …
Read More »Pilgrimage Starts This Weekend
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is only a few days away, returning to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN on September 24 & 25 for a weekend filled with music, food and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 11 a.m. CT on both Saturday (9/24) and …
Read More »Pilgrimage Announces Performance Schedule
With a little more than one month until Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival returns for its eighth year at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on September 24 & 25 in Franklin, TN, the event has announced its performance schedule. Single day tickets will be available beginning tomorrow (8/17) at 10:00 …
Read More »Billy Strings Wraps Up 3 Sold-Out Shows At Ryman
Billy Strings performed three sold-out shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this past weekend with special surprise guests Bryan Sutton (Friday), Bob Weir (Saturday and Sunday) and Les Claypool, Marty Stuart and Ronnie McCoury (Sunday). Strings will continue his headline tour through this fall. The tour celebrates Strings’ new album, …
Read More »Pilgrimage Music Festival Announces 2022 Lineup
The lineup for this year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is officially set, with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste and The Avett Brothers leading the bill. The annual festival will return on September 24 & 25 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Two-day GA and VIP …
Read More »Four Inducted Into The Music City Walk of Fame
On Tuesday, April 5, staples of Nashville’s musical fabric Bobby Bare, Keb’ Mo’, Connie Smith and Dierks Bentley were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. Each artist was presented their own star in Walk of Fame park in SoBro between the Hilton and the Country Music Hall of …
Read More »Mandy Barnett Celebrates Being Newest Member Of Grand Ole Opry
Mandy Barnett, one of the most heralded voices in music and a favorite of Grand Ole Opry fans, was welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry last night by Marty Stuart. Barnett began her set with her very first single, “Now That’s Alright with Me.” She next …
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