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Opry Country Classics Presents "The Women of Country"

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:41:24 +0000

Opry Country Classics has returned to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Opry Country Classics pays tribute to the songs traditional country music fans love the most. As you know, The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made country music famous and you'll see many of the legends on stage throughout the run of Classics. And, tonight, Larry Gatlin will be hosting a very special tribute to the ladies who helped put country music on the map. Tonight's show is dedicated to and celebrates "The Women of Country!" Take a look at who's on the show . . .

Opry Country Classics: Garth Brooks

Dave Spencer — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:29:04 +0000

I could not believe it, but, yes, it's been 13 years since the Sandra Bullock film "Hope Floats" was released accompanied by a star-studded soundtrack, which was released 13 years ago today. The album featured tracks by Martina McBride, Bob Sege

Opry Country Classics: Hank Jr.

Dave Spencer — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:23:08 +0000

I would imagine when you have the kind of career that Hank Williams Jr. has had, you can find some type of career milestone anniversary almost every day of the year. Today is no exception for Bocephus. It was 25 years ago today that Junior received gold certification (500,000 in sales) for his "Hank Williams Jr.'s Greatest Hits, Volume 2." Now, here's where you come in.

Opry Country Classics: The Judds

Dave Spencer — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:05:39 +0000

Twenty-two years ago today, Naomi Judd married Larry Strickland at Christ Church in Nashville. Wynonna and Ashley, naturally, were in attendance. Back in 1989, long before they became one of country music's most high-profile dysfunctional families, the Judds were country's hottest duo and one of its biggest overall acts. And, today, Naomi and Wynonna can help you be a big winner!

Opry Country Classics: Ronnie Milsap

Dave Spencer — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:47:17 +0000

Okay, so are some of you ready to feel old? 30 years ago today, Ronnie Milsap recorded his classic “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World.” Now, you can snap out of it and start to feel really good. Because that’s today’s Opry Country Classic. Opry Country Classics is an incredible show hosted by [...]