As the Grand Ole Opry marks 100 years, a newly released book weaves the live country music show’s entire eventful history into a unified narrative.
As Grand Ole Opry turns 100, it’s the performers who keep it alive — and evolving
At the century mark, a big part of what’s kept the Grand Ole Opry going are the many generations and styles of performers who have been part of the show.
Angie K blends her El Salvadoran roots and Nashville savvy in her new EP and the Country Latin Association
El Salvadoran-born, Nashville-based country artist Angie K’s new EP reflects the multicultural artistic identity she’s refined over the years. And she’s just launched a campaign to turn Nashville’s attention to her fellow Latin country artists all over the world.
The Grand Ole Opry marks its 100th anniversary by looking forward and back
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years of live radio performances throughout the year. Though the official anniversary falls in November, the special programming has already begun.
Opry Mills could be a walk or bike ride away from Nashville’s core on proposed greenway
A multi-million-dollar grant application could soon extend the Cumberland River Greenway to Opry Mills.
What it meant for Denitia to make it onto the Grand Ole Opry stage: ‘Looking forward to this day for so long’
Tradition looms large in country music. But not every artist has the luxury of simply following the old, familiar paths to acceptance and success.
Black musicians question The Opry’s dedication to anti-racism after Morgan Wallen’s performance
Disappointed, but not surprised. That’s how some musicians are reacting to Morgan Wallen’s appearance on one of Nashville’s most revered stages. Wallen was caught using a racial slur last year and later apologized.
Documentary Spotlights Japanese Country Singer Who Broke Ground On The Grand Ole Opry 54 Years Ago
Listen In 1964, a Japanese country singer named Tomi Fujiyama performed on the Grand Ole Opry, right after Johnny Cash. She had no idea that someday there would be a movie about her life and her quest to get back on the Opry stage — or how long it would take to get there. This […]
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