The Grand Ole Opry, the world's longest-running radio show, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Starting as the WSM Barn Dance in 1925, the Opry was instrumental in making Nashville the center ...
We listen back to archival interviews with two Opry members: bluegrass musician Scruggs, who perfected three-finger banjo picking, and country star Lynn. Originally broadcast in 2012 and 2010.
The highest civilian honor in the United States is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Past recipients include former Presidents themselves, scientists, athletes, journalists, historians, ...
Emmy Russell is carrying on Loretta Lynn’s country music legacy in a way only family can. The American Idol alum took the Grand Ole Opry stage for a breathtaking performance of “Lay Me Down,” honoring ...
Growing up with a legendary musical figure as a parent or grandparent can take its toll. For a long time, it was that immense pressure that kept Emmy Russell, granddaughter of the late, iconic Loretta ...
Loretta Lynn was one of the most iconic country singers of all time, but she was just a nervous 28-year-old when she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 15, 1960. Lynn had only recently ...
One of pop music's reigning princesses transformed into a country queen. Sabrina Carpenter made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Thursday, Oct. 7, hitting the stage at the Opry House in Nashville to ...
On Aug. 29, award-winning country performer Margo Price appeared onstage at the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate the release of her fifth studio album, "Hard Headed Woman." Not only did she celebrate the ...