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Grand Ole Opry Launches New App

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:46 +0000

The Grand Ole Opry has launched a new app called Opry by the Numbers, which is now available to country music lovers worldwide!

George Jones' Memorial Service

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:13:36 +0000

A memorial service was held at the Grand Ole Opry for Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones, who passed away Friday at the age of 81.

Grand Ole Opry Pays Tribute to George Jones

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:06:25 +0000

The Grand Ole Opry paid tribute to member George Jones over the weekend at all their shows. We'll miss you, Possum.

Grand Ole Opry Star Johnny Russell Honored [VIDEO]

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:00:50 +0000

Grand Ole Opry star Johnny Rusell will be honored Monday on the Mississippi Country Music Trail.

Country Music Legend Jack Greene Passes Away at 83

Jude Walker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:09:13 +0000

Another classic country artist has left us as Grand Ole Opry member Jack Greene died yesterday, succumbing from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 83. Of course we remember Greene from his signature tunes “There Goes My Everything” and “Statue of a Fool”. Affectionately nicknamed the “Jolly Green Giant” for his lofty stature, [...]

Happy 100th Birthday Goo Goo Cluster!

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:25:53 +0000

Goo Goo Clusters, made famous at the Grand Ole Opry, is celebrating 100 years of deliciousness!

Welcome To The Grand Ole Opry, Darius Rucker!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:11:58 +0000

Darius Rucker became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry last, inducted into the family by his friend Vince Gill.

Welcome To The Grand Ole Opry, Darius Rucker!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:05:17 +0000

Darius Rucker will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct 16th in Nashville. Congrats to Darius from 97.3 the Dawg!

Loretta Lynn to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on Grand Ole Opry in Style

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:30:11 +0000

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is set to celebrate her 50th anniversary on the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 25, and it’s shaping up to be a big all-star party. The ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ singer will be joined by her sister, Crystal Gayle, as well as friends like Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Trace Adkins, and Pistol Annies, who will be making their debut on the hallowed stage.

Lisa Marie Presley To Make Her Grand Ole Opry Debut

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Lisa Marie Presley will make her debut on The Grand Ole Opry Tuesday Aug 21 in Nashville.

17 People Who Got Fired Before Fame And Fortune

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Bill Belichick, Elvis, and Thomas Edison all were fired from jobs, and then went on to become rich and famous.

Zooey Deschanel To Play Loretta Lynn On Broadway

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:10:33 +0000

Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel will play Loretta Lynn in the Broadway version of "Coal Miner's Daughter" - A perfect choice!

Keith Urban Joins The Grand Ole Opry Tonight!

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:00:06 +0000

Keith Urban will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight in Nashville!

Welcome To The Grand Ole Opry Keith Urban!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:14:53 +0000

Keith Urban will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on April 21!

Jude's Trip to Nashville [Pictures]

Jude Walker — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:44:34 +0000

As I mentioned on the show this morning, last week me and the family made a trip to Nashville. As a huge country music fan, I am in heaven every time I go. The city is great, the countryside is even better. It was a short trip but I was able to take a stroll [...]

Country Hall of Famer Little Jimmy Dickens Jokes on Stage at Grand Ole Opry [Video]

Jude Walker — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:49:46 +0000

If you’ve ever been to Nashville and you’re a country music fan, chances are you’ve taken in a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. There is nothing quite like it. It’s only been going on since 1925! No other live show can you catch the latest of a genre’s singers to the best of generations [...]

Watch Rascal Flatts Join The Grand Ole Opry Live On GAC Tonight

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:00:06 +0000

Rascal Flatts join the Grand Ole Opry tonight

Rascal Flatts Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:59:03 +0000

Congrats to Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay Demarcus....the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry! The guys were performing on the Opry last night when they got interuppted by Vince Gill with an invitation to join the most historic club in country music. Rascal Flatts will officially join the Opry during the 86th anniversary celebration on Oct 8th in Nashville. Congrats from all of

Oak Ridge Boys Newest Members Of The Grand Ole Opry

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:00:37 +0000

Congrats to William Lee Golden, Richard Sturben, Duane Allen and Joe Bonsall- inducted into the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night in Nashville! The Oaks were inducted by Country Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens, and welcomed into the club by former Presiden George HW Bush. The Oak Ridge Boys are awesome-congrats from all of us at 97.3 the DAWG!

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Make Opry Debuts [Video]

Jude Walker — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:52:11 +0000

In case you missed this, last week your American Idol Champ and Runner-Up made their respective Grand Ole Opry debuts. Here's a clip with interviews and small excerpts of their performances.