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Darius Rucker Becomes the Grand Ole Opry's Newest Member

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Darius Rucker is officially the Grand Ole Opry’s newest member. The ‘True Believers’ singer was inducted into the iconic country music institution during a Tuesday night (Oct. 16) Opry performance before a packed crowd of family, fans and industry friends. Vince Gill and Opry general manager Pete Fisher were on hand to welcome Rucker into [...]

Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry

Megan Pacella — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:30:26 +0000

In 1962, Loretta Lynn was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, just two years after her debut on the famous Nashville stage. On Tuesday night (Sept. 25), the iconic country singer celebrated the 50th anniversary of her induction with a commemorative show. Lynn’s sister, Crystal Gayle, Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert and Pistol AnniesÂ were amongst [...]

I Say It's 5 O'Clock This Day in Country Music – August 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:37:45 +0000

2003 – Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett spend the first of eight weeks at the top of the Billboard chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”. 2010 – Atlantic releases “As She’s Walking Away,” by The Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson, to radio. 2005 – Sugarland tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with Bon [...]

Keith Urban Asked to Join Grand Ole Opry

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:15:47 +0000

Keith Urban better clean one more spot on his mantel full of trophies and awards, as he was asked to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! Tuesday night (April 10), during his annual All for the Hall all-star concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, Urban seemed a bit suspicious when [...]

Keith Urban Sings With Little Girl Onstage at the Opry [VIDEO]

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:45 +0000

It’s nothing new to hear of a country star bringing a special guest onstage to help with a song — in fact, it happens all the time. But sometimes said stars pull adorable little girls out of the audience to help them finish out their set at the Opry, and that’s an entirely different story. At his sold-out Grand Ole Opry show on Friday (March 9), Keith Urban did just that, adding a giant dose of adorable to the end of his performance.

Rascal Flatts Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry

Cristin Maher — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:14 +0000

Rascal Flatts are officially the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry! The trio was inducted into the Opry last night, Oct. 8, in a ceremony that was simultaneously celebrating the institution’s 86th birthday. Gary LeVox, Rascal Flatts’ vocalist, spoke about the honor before he, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney took the stage in [...]

Rascal Flatts to Join Grand Ole Opry

Jeff Giles — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:30:29 +0000

It’s been a pretty amazing decade for Rascal Flatts — they released seven platinum-selling albums and graced the charts’ top spots a number of times — but their latest honor might be the most meaningful of all: an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

Martina McBride to Headline Grand Ole Opry Concert for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jeff Giles — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:35:29 +0000

The color pink isn’t something most people normally associate with the Grand Ole Opry, but in October, to help spread awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, country’s most venerable institution will be going pink for the third straight year.

Martina McBride has been announced as the headliner for the third annual Opry Goes Pink concert, to be held October 22 in support of Women Rock for the Cure.

Brad Paisley Celebrates His 10th Year At The Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:44:26 +0000

Congratulations Brad! Ten years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry is quite an accomplishment. Taste of Country has the full story below:
It has been ten years since Brad Paisley was asked to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry, so he decided to celebrate in style this past Saturday night in Nashville. Not only did Paisley sing a few of his biggest hits, he added a special rendition of ‘Celebrity’ and dedicated it to troubled actor, Charlie Sheen.