CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Sara Evans was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight by the Opry’s longest-serving member, Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson. The pair was joined by Opry members Lady A and Carly Pearce. Evans was surprised onstage during her sold-out concert at the Ryman Auditorium …
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The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Opry member Dierks Bentley on the release of his 10th studio album, GRAVEL & GOLD out now, with a special one-hour set, “Dierks Bentley & Friends,” on the Friday, March 3 show. The Opry will bring to life a portion of the Gravel & Gold album with performances by Bentley as well as …
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The Grand Ole Opry, the home of country music, officially unveiled a new stage on tonight’s show. As the big red curtain went up on the night’s performance, the show’s artist line-up including Mandy Barnett, Rudy Gatlin, Kat & Alex, Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, Don Schlitz, Ricky Skaggs, The War and Treaty, and Mark …
The Grand Ole Opry began its week-long celebration of its 97th birthday on October 4 and I was fortunate to be in attendance. Unfortunately, that same day 60-year member of the Opry, and Country Music Legend, Loretta Lynn passed away. Performers that night included Jeannie Seely, Drew Baldridge, John Conlee, Kat & Alex, Tasha Cobbs …
The Grand Ole Opry®, the show that made country music famous, once again joins together with Susan G. Komen® in the fight against breast cancer with Opry Goes Pink on Friday, October 14, presented by Humana. Grammy Award winning Opry member Trisha Yearwood will flip the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night.“We all have friends and family members who are …
If you come to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN this year you’ll definitely want to include the backstage tour package to your visit to take in “Opry Loves the 90’s.” This new exhibit features the songwriters, songs and artists that create the 1990’s Country Music sound. Dominate artists include Trisha Yearwood, Marty Stuart, …
Carly Pearce has had a tumultuous couple of years. The death of her friend and producer, busbee and her divorce from fellow country star Michael Ray, hit her hard. Back in February of this year, Pearce released ’29’ – Pearce’s most personal collection of songs to date. A nod to a legend “I wrote a …
The Grand Ole Opry holds a special place with Country Music fans, Country Music Artists & bands and the people of Nashville, TN. As mentioned in previous Maverick Country articles, a visit to Music City isn’t complete unless you see at least one live show at the Opry. The Pandemic that began in 2020 changed …
On April 18th Nashville will once again host the Academy of Country Music Awards, just seven months after last years event. Take a look at the complete list of nominees! Last year the ACM Awards ceremony was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and moved to Nashville from its usual home in Las Vegas. Music …
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The country music institution The Grand Ole Opry is opening a restaurant and concert space in Times Square, according to the New York Times. Opry City Stage is a four-story facility, with a shop on the lower floor and restaurants facing performance spaces on the second and fourth floors. Opry memorabilia, such as unseen photographs, …
