Once again, there are three mid-week Opry shows scheduled, so let's take a look at the line-ups.
Tuesday Night Opry April 2
7:00: John Conlee; Ashley Campbell
7:30: William Michael Morgan; Earls of Leicester
Intermission
8:15: Love and Theft; Chonda Pierce
8:45: The War and Treaty; Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Making their Opry debut on Tuesday night will be The War and Treaty, which consists of Michael and Tanya Trotter.
Tanya Blount grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and won her first talent contest at the age of 13. Michael Trotter spent part of his childhood in Cleveland, Ohio before moving with his mother, brother and sister to Washington. Growing up poor and at times homeless, Michael joined the United States Army and was sent to Iraq. While stationed there, he had access to a piano. A captain heard him play and sing and encouraged Michael to pursue music.
After returning home, Michael was booked on a festival that also featured Tanya Blount. After his set, Tanya approached him and asked if he'd written his songs. He had. The two exchanged numbers and their relationship began, leading to the couple being married. Naming themselves The War and Treaty, they created a buzz at the 2017 Americana Music Festival and Conference when they stepped in to fill an ill Buddy Miller's spot. Their album, Healing Tide, as described as freewheeling joy.
Wednesday Night Opry April 3
7:00: Connie Smith; Clare Dunn
7:30: Tyler Childers; Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Intermission
8:15: Elizabeth Cook; Lee Roy Parnell
8:45: Dillon Carmichael; Dailey & Vincent
Opry Country Classics April 4
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Pam Tillis
Also Appearing: The Gatlin Brothers, Mo Pitney, Rhonda Vincent, Dallas Wayne
Overall, not bad.
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