The saying, “The show must go on,” has never been more applicable than with the Grand Ole Opry, which has continued its Saturday night shows, week after week, for 4930 consecutive weeks. When COVID-19 forced businesses across the country to eliminate crowds and large gatherings, the Opry determined to keep shows going by livestreaming, without an audience. Brad Paisley,…
After Jimmy Buffett announced he would not perform at the Grand Ole Opry, as originally planned, due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in Nashville, he will be replaced by blues artist Keb’ Mo’. Brad Paisley, who was scheduled to appear alongside Jimmy and Mac MacAnally, will still appear. Mac has also canceled his performance. Bobby Bones will once again…
Some disappointing news for Grand Ole Opry fans. The venue just announced that, after hoping to be open for audience members in July, they will not reopen to the general public until August, at the earliest. “To align with Metro Nashville health and safety guidelines amid current COVID-19 concerns, the Grand Ole Opry has cancelled performances that include a…
As Nashville enters Phase Three of the city’s reopening plan, several businesses have announced they are ready to welcome visitors. While each of these businesses has specific guidelines for both employees and guests, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they are all eager to be open again. [Note: click on each business name to head to their website for…
There’s a bit of good news in Nashville for country music fans. Both the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium will soon be open again for backstage tours, as the city moves into Phase Three of the reopening plan. Backstage tours at the Opry will be open this weekend, Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, with daily…
Jimmy Buffett has canceled his upcoming Grand Ole Opry performance, scheduled for this Saturday, June 27, over COVID-19 concerns. The 73-year-old made the heartbreaking announcement on social media, sharing why he was postponing the show, which was to be his first performance on the Opry stage. Jimmy was planning on performing with Mac MacAnally and Brad Paisley. “To all…
Fans of the Grand Ole Opry will have to wait just a little bit longer to enjoy a live show in the venue. After announcing that they would reopen for live shows in July, and then revising that statement to say they would wait until the opening could “align with the reopening guidelines of Nashville,” the Opry just announced…
Clint Black is sharing the story behind “America (Still in Love With You).” Clint, who wrote the song with his longtime friend Steve Wariner, included it on his upcoming album, Out of Sane, which will be released on Friday, June 19. “That’s a song that comes out of the great appreciation for the life I have here, and all…
The Grand Ole Opry will host its 4929th consecutive show this Saturday, June 20, with a performance by Darius Rucker and Clint Black. The two men will continue the Opry’s new format of not having an audience, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bobby Bones will return as the host. The Grand Ole Opry halted a live audience in March,…
The Grand Ole Opry just announced plans to slowly reopen. After announcing in March that they would keep their Saturday night shows going, but without an audience, the historic venue just revealed that they will start allowing guests as soon as Nashville moves into Phase 4 of their reopening plan. “We continue to work to resume Grand Ole Opry…
