August 10th: On This Day

Posted on August 10, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 1991, Vince Gill became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. That same year, Gill released his fourth studio album Pocket Full of Gold. The album reached #5 on the charts, and produced the singles “Pocket Full of Gold,” “Liza Jane,” “Look at Us” and “Take Your Memory with You.”

Chris Lane Making Grand Ole Opry Debut

Posted on February 11, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Chris Lane will fulfill a longtime dream when he makes his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, February 20th to perform his Top 30-and-rising single, “Fix.” Lane says, “Growing up, I always considered the Grand Ole Opry to be hallowed ground, and to now have the opportunity to share that stage is a huge milestone moment in my career.”

Vince Gill And Eddie Stubbs Announce Special Opry Shows

Posted on February 2, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Vince Gill and legendary Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs held a live Facebook Chat at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in downtown Nashville last week to make a very special announcement. The two announced that Gill will celebrate his 25th Anniversary as a member of the Opry with two special shows on Saturday, August 14th. Vince became a member on August 10th, 1991.

 

Brad Paisley Makes Surprise Visit To The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on January 7, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Brad Paisley made a surprise visit to the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday Night (1/2) to honor one of his best friends, Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens. Paisley’s visit marked the one-year anniversary of Dickens’ death on January 2nd, 2015 at the age of 94. Paisley sang some of Dickens’ best known tunes.

November 26th: On This Day

Posted on November 26, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2010, Thompson Square made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

October 8th: On This Day

Posted on October 8, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

Today in 2011, Rascal Flatts became members of the Grand Ole Opry family in Nashville. The trio was asked to become members just a few weeks before surprising Gary Levox, Jay Demarcus and Joe Don Rooney onstage as Vince Gill presented the honor.

Grand Ole Opry Joining Women Rock For The Cure In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted on September 28, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

The Grand Ole Opry is joining Women Rock For The Cure in the fight against breast cancer on Tuesday, October 27th with its seventh annual “Opry Goes Pink” show. Kacey Musgraves will flip the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night as Musgraves and others including Opry Members Terri Clark and Montgomery Gentry perform in support of breast cancer awareness.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Make Surprise Appearance At The Opry

Posted on June 25, 2015 by KBOE Administrator

Grand Ole Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood made a surprise appearance at the Opry last Friday night (6/19). Yearwood told the sold-out crowd, “I didn’t have a chance to bring my band or call them or anything, but luckily I live with a Grand Ole Opry member, so if you all would make a welcome to my guitar player tonight, my husband, Mr. Garth Brooks!”