Bill Monroe Statue at the Ryman Auditorium Two of the most profound musical innovators in country and bluegrass music will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville with the installation today of life-size statues of Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman, which
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Loretta Lynn with Crystal Gayle It seems as though 2017 is the year of Crystal Gayle. With her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry, as well as being featured on several tributes, she has been gaining attention in a positive way. Fans can watch her on AXS TV on
Read MoreLoretta Lynn with Crystal Gayle, the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo by Chris Hollo. Grammy-winning songstress Crystal Gayle was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry Saturday evening at the Ryman Auditorium by her sister and Opry legend, Loretta Lynn. Gayle made her Opry debut 50 years ago
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Minnie Pearl Bronze Statue when it was in Centerville, TN. Photo by SeeMidTN.com One of the great mysteries in country music is the placement of the bronze statue in honor of Minnie Pearl. Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, who was best known around the world as the comedian Minnie Pearl, was
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Marty Stuart asking Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent to become members of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo by Chris Hollo. Three-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year and multi-Grammy®-nominated super duo Dailey & Vincent have been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry. The pair returned to the
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Merle Haggard, Ralph Stanley, Jean Shepard, and Melvin Goins were just some of the many legends that passed in 2016. In the year 2016, music lost some major patriarchs and pioneers in the country music genre. Several of those that had passed away performed up until the Lord called them up
Read MoreCarrie Underwood asks Crystal Gayle to become member of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo by Chris Hollo for The Grand Ole Opry Grammy-winning songstress Crystal Gayle was surprised during her Grand Ole Opry performance last evening by Opry member Carrie Underwood with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Gayle will
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This Saturday night, the Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage in front of a sold out audience at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. It is an annual event for the group, alongside their trip to the Kentucky State Fair in August. This year marks the 41st time that the Oak
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Today, country music singer TG Sheppard has released one of the best duet collections that preserve country music and gospel music heritage. With “Legendary Friends & Country Duets,”country music fans receive a musical journey that has been many years in the making. TG Sheppard recently spoke with Kentucky Country Music
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