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Darius Rucker Becomes the Grand Ole Opry's Newest Member

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:00:51 +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 [...]

Lisa Marie Presley to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

Megan Pacella — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:00:55 +0000

On August 21, Lisa Marie Presley will follow in the footsteps of her father, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, by performing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. In addition to her other popular tunes, Presley will be playing a sampling of tracks from her third album, ‘Storm & Grace,’ which is an Americana record produced by T. Bone Burnett.

Keith Urban First Opry Member From Outside North America [VIDEO]

Kidd Manning — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:30:40 +0000

Last night at the "All for the Hall" benefit at Bridgestone Arena, New Zealand born and Aussie raised Keith Urban received an invitation to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Opry members Vince Gill, Rascal Flats, Diamond Rio and The Oak Ridge Boys joined Urban on stage to make music history by bringing the legendary Opry mike to the stage in bag

CMT's "Next Big Thing", Casey James, Heads to the Opry [VIDEO]

Jane Prince Jones — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:53:56 +0000

Back on season nine of American Idol, singer Casey James came in third. Not winning it all hasn't stopped him from continuing with his music career and in a big way. He toured with Sugarland in 2011 and in October CMT named James as the "Next Big Thing".

Grand Ole Opry Star Billy Grammer Dies [VIDEO]

Rick Gilbert — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:41:27 +0000

He was a legend in country music and was as responsible as anyone for spreading country music into the mainstream. Billy Grammer, from Benton Illinois, died today at the age of 85.

Vince Gill Celebrates 20 Years On Grand Ole Opry

Rick Gilbert — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:46:42 +0000

He's a singer, songwriter, musician and nobody does all three any better than Vince Gill. Next Saturday, the Grand Ole Opry will say a big "thank you" to Vince Gill for his 20 years with the Opry.

The Oak Ridge Boys Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Rick Gilbert — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:47:20 +0000

I wondering what took so long, but the Oak Ridge Boys are finally taking their spot on the Grand Ole Opry.