Walker Hayes is opening up about his recent Grand Ole Opry debut. Haye performed for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry on August 29, a full-circle moment that Hayes has been waiting for, for a long, long time. “Crazy story, but my father-in-law brought me here like 20 years ago,” Hayes says from the Opry stage. “It…
Talk about an epic collaboration. The Grand Ole Opry just released a version of “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” as part of their forthcoming OPRY 100: Country’s Greatest Songs album, out on November 7. The new version is a combination of Jones’ performance of the song on the Opry stage in 1993, along with Jackson singing the song at…
Bill Anderson is recovering following an injury he sustained in his home. Anderson shares an update on his condition on his website, after fans expressed concern following his cancellation at the Grand Ole Opry last Saturday. “Many of you have been reaching out to me and members of my team since the announcement was made that I wouldn’t be…
Kathy Mattea is going to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry! Mattea was invited to join by Opry member Charlie McCoy. Mattea was performing her hit single, “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses,” when McCoy interrupted her with the invitation. “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and thank you!” an excited Mattea exclaimed. “Oh my gosh. Thank you….
A public service will be held next week honoring Jeannie Seely. Seely was 85 years old when she passed away on August 1. A Celebration of Life service, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, August 14, at the Grand Ole Opry. Seely holds the record for the most performances at the Opry, performing a total of…
Carly Pearce was a friend of Jeannie Seely before Pearce had any success in country music. It was Seely who gave Pearce her first glimpse at what life was like backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, something Pearce opened up about when sharing her tribute to Seely, who passed away last week. “When I was in my early 20s,…
Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely has passed away. Seely was 85 years old when she died on Friday, August 1, at a Nashville hospital. Seely had been battling health issues since last fall. In the spring, she underwent multiple back surgeries for vertebrae repairs, along with two emergency abdominal surgeries. In December, Seely’s husband, Gene Ward, passed away….
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Conner Smith returned to the stage for the first time since he was involved in a fatal accident. Smith performed at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time since June 8, when Smith accidentally ran over 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins, with Dobbins succumbing to her injuries. Smith stepped away from performing until July 30, when he sang at the…
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Chris Young just dropped a new song, which he performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Young released “I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,” the title track of his next album. The record, his first on Black River Entertainment, will be out on October 17, which happens to be the eighth anniversary of his induction into the Grand Ole Opry….
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Alexandra Kay just performed at the Grand Ole Opry, where she sang a brand-new song. Kay, who is working on her first record for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, sang a gorgeous new song, likely inspired by her relationship with her band member, Rocko Beall. Prior to her performance, Kay teased on social media that she would be performing all…
