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Lisa Marie Presley to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

Megan Pacella — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:00:55 +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.

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Lauren Alaina Honors Late Kitty Wells With Medley at Grand Ole Opry

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:24 +0000

Young country up-and-comer Lauren Alaina paid her respects to country legend Kitty Wells last night (July 25) at the Grand Ole Opry. Wells died on July 16, and the 17-year-old singer said goodbye in the best way she knew how: by singing a medley of the iconic torchy hits Wells left behind.

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Keith Urban Gets Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry Family

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:10:14 +0000

Keith Urban is officially the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family. Urban’s induction happened over the weekend (Saturday, April 21) in an emotional ceremony that included special performances by Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, and a surprise video congrats from Brad Paisley, who was unable to make it (in person) to Urban’s special evening.

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What Country Song Best Defines You?

D Dennison — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:17:55 +0000

Can I say all of the above? Take a peak at my poll and chime in, pick one or plug in another.

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Rascal Flatts to Join Grand Ole Opry

Jeff Giles — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:54:29 +0000

It’s been a pretty amazing decade for Rascal Flatts — they released seven platinum-selling albums and graced the charts’ top spots a number of times — but their latest honor might be the most meaningful of all: an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

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Grand Ole Opry Hosting George Jones' 80th Birthday Party

Jeff Giles — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:21 +0000

How does a legend celebrate his birthday?

In the case of George Jones, who will turn 80 on September 13, it’s with a birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. And dessert.

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The Oak Ridge Boys Are the Grand Ole Opry's Newest Inductees

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:25:08 +0000

Since they started making music together way back in 1947, the Oak Ridge Boys have topped the country charts more than 15 times, won four CMAs and a Grammy, and sold millions of records — but one honor has eluded them.

Until last week, that is, when the Oak Ridge Boys — or “the Oaks,” as former President George Bush referred to them in a tribute filmed specially for the occasion — were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

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