OPRY TURNS 80

The Grand Ole Opry may be 80 years old this year, but it's still young at heart with the spirit of country music. The Opry will celebrate its 80th birthday next month, continuing throughout 2005. Events include "An Evening With The Grand Ole Opry" multi-city tour with a special performance at New York's Carnegie Hall. That November 14 event, held on the eve of the CMA Awards in New York City, will feature Opry members Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss + Union Station, Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, among others. Also scheduled is the Opry's 80th "Birthday Bash Weekend," scheduled for October 14 and 15 in Nashville.

Comments

More News

Also helps with volunteer efforts at N.Y. food bank.
Vocal rest for Keifer Thompson meant time in the kitchen for Shawna.
She takes the hot seat as a co-hostess and sings her new song.
Country singer made inroads in TV marketing.
Speculation is that the pop star's new single, "Paper Doll," is a direct response to a song Taylor wrote after they broke up.
He and his wife had fun with two silent weeks while Keifer recovered from vocal problems: They’d whistle to find each other.