tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post1334838488512074757..comments2024-03-28T13:34:02.271-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 3/22 & 3/23fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-72400098445983338412013-03-24T19:31:07.726-04:002013-03-24T19:31:07.726-04:00Fred again:
Excuse me, all, I just thought to goo...Fred again:<br /><br />Excuse me, all, I just thought to google 'Ryman auditorium' and discovered that booking occasional warm-weather Friday and Saturday nights at the Ryman is old news. At least, there are such shows booked there this spring and summer; don't know what may have been done in the past.<br /><br />Maybe it makes no difference to Gaylord whether the customer buys a ticket for the Ryman or the Opry House; still, I'd think the effect would be to weaken the Mother Show. Especially given that Dwight is a bigger attraction than anyone the Opry site shows for the Opry on those April nights. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-20368830943099013962013-03-24T19:12:32.477-04:002013-03-24T19:12:32.477-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
A little off-subject, but maybe a...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />A little off-subject, but maybe a little on, also:<br /><br />Noodling around, I visited Dwight Yoakam's web site this afternoon, and saw his schedule has him playing the Ryman April 12-13, which is a Friday and Saturday night. I then went to the Opry site to verify that the regular Opry shows were at the Opry House on those dates.<br /><br />Surely the Opry hasn't booked competition to itself at the Ryman!?! Or has Gaylord's management of its Nashville assets taken a byzantine new turn?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-36614113855949809702013-03-24T13:40:17.071-04:002013-03-24T13:40:17.071-04:00Amen, Anonymous, amen. Talk is cheap.Amen, Anonymous, amen. Talk is cheap.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-34873989365930033042013-03-24T13:31:05.402-04:002013-03-24T13:31:05.402-04:00This doesn't exactly pertain to this weekend&#...This doesn't exactly pertain to this weekend's Opry, but did anyone read today's "Parade" magazine? "Parade" is included with many local Sunday newspapers, and Brad Paisley is on the cover, with a nice article about him inside. The cover shot was taken in a dressing room at the Grand Ole Opry, which Brad describes as his "favorite place in Nashville". And there's a paragraph or two of kind comments from him about the Opry. <br /><br />Its just funny- you could publish a whole book of quotes by him, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Reba McIntire, Trisha Yearwood, ... etc... All the artists who rarely or never show up to play the Opry, they always are quoted as saying how the Opry is the most treasured, important, greatest moment of their lives... I just think at this point, its sad and rather funny, so I figured I'd mention it.<br /><br />Nothing personal against Brad Paisley, I like and enjoy his music, and have seen him numerous times in concert. I just wish he, and all the other artists who claim that being a member of the Opry is their proudest accomplishment, would actually show up every so often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-26443785157745341962013-03-23T18:02:46.772-04:002013-03-23T18:02:46.772-04:00I am really afraid we may not see or hear Tater ag...I am really afraid we may not see or hear Tater again on the 'Opry.<br />That makes me really sad.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74149571194691849702013-03-22T21:00:18.555-04:002013-03-22T21:00:18.555-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
I second Michael's motion for...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />I second Michael's motion for a great weekend for Byron in Nashville. I know Byron will be disappointed at Jimmy's cancellation. If it's cold comfort, it's cold (and sometimes snowy) across much of the U.S., including in good old NoDak. Looks like one of those grudging Springs! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-63910862466100367802013-03-22T19:17:07.478-04:002013-03-22T19:17:07.478-04:00Byron, I hope that's the only reason. Have a ...Byron, I hope that's the only reason. Have a wonderful time, and eat some Mrs. Grissom's salads and at the Crackerbarrel for us!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-77847831694656138252013-03-22T17:31:45.495-04:002013-03-22T17:31:45.495-04:00More to come from Nashville, but Jimmy Dickens has...More to come from Nashville, but Jimmy Dickens has cancelled out for both shows this weekend. The only assumption I have at this point is that with the cooler weather here in Nashville, he didn't want to risk going out. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-83579919552718125282013-03-21T19:02:21.616-04:002013-03-21T19:02:21.616-04:00Hey Byron And David B We All Know That A Lot Of Pe...Hey Byron And David B We All Know That A Lot Of People In Nashville Do Not Care For Alan Jackson And The Way That Alan Has Treated Some Of His Fellow Musicians Randy Travis Has Had Trouble With The Law In The Past Year And Ricky Skaggs Has Been Not The Nicest Person In Nashville At Times After Kenny Rogers Ronnie Milsap And The Oaks Get Inducted Who Do You Guys Think Will Get In After Kenny Ronnie And The Oaks Probably B&D (Unfortunately)Because Of Kixs Love Affair With The CMA But With A Lot Of People In Nashville Dont Care For Alan Randys Legal Issues And Ricky Being Not The Nicest Person At Times B&D May Not Have Any Choice To Go In Into The Hall Before All 3 Of ThemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85271519574738051102013-03-21T14:27:22.529-04:002013-03-21T14:27:22.529-04:00hey Anonymous,all those country stars you mentione...hey Anonymous,all those country stars you mentioned should go in the hall of fame in one giant mass induction.That would be great.johnnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-42013445150583130542013-03-21T10:49:22.450-04:002013-03-21T10:49:22.450-04:00David, The Duke of Paducah showed up on a few line...David, The Duke of Paducah showed up on a few lineups into the 1980s, so he and the Opry were still "friends." By then, though, he was just about 80, so I imagine his shoes really might have been hurting him by that time!<br /><br />I hope The Potato will indeed return.<br /><br />Anonymous, I've wondered that. I thought of Bobby Lord, who once said that he decided at a certain point, well, I'm not doing much in country music, I'll try something else.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-84886633649589218612013-03-20T23:52:37.020-04:002013-03-20T23:52:37.020-04:00Glad to see Little Jimmy Dickens back in the lineu...Glad to see Little Jimmy Dickens back in the lineup. Hopefully he will feel like making regular appearances now that the weather is getting warmer.<br /><br />I always wondered why Marion Worth quit the Opry when she did. She was only around 50 years of age at the time. Not many hits, but another one who added to the quality of entertainment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-13993691233790803252013-03-20T23:45:16.350-04:002013-03-20T23:45:16.350-04:00Glad to see Little Jimmy Dickens is back. I will b...Glad to see Little Jimmy Dickens is back. I will be tuning in. <br /><br />Good to see a line up with Whitey Ford, "The Duke of Paducah". I would say his performances at the Opry were few and far between after this particular show in 1980. "I'm goin' back to the wagon; these shoes are a'killin' me".<br />David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-88372677987473929782013-03-20T22:56:27.340-04:002013-03-20T22:56:27.340-04:00Usually the announcement is done by now and not su...Usually the announcement is done by now and not sure why the delay. I will try to find out this weekend, but I know there was an earlier comment that it was just a matter of getting everyone together for the announcement. The voting is done. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74760960487192632042013-03-20T22:13:15.083-04:002013-03-20T22:13:15.083-04:00Sounds like some great shows coming up.
Yeah, I&...Sounds like some great shows coming up. <br /><br />Yeah, I've been thinking about the Hall of Fame too; don't they announce nominees this time of year? <br /><br />My picks would be The Judds and The Browns. Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212743923364795680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-52583496931221429772013-03-20T18:54:48.254-04:002013-03-20T18:54:48.254-04:00Hey Guys Regarding The 2013 Hall Of Fame Inductees...Hey Guys Regarding The 2013 Hall Of Fame Inductees What Are Your Picks For This Years Inductees?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-24176551366138598472013-03-20T18:09:52.664-04:002013-03-20T18:09:52.664-04:00So great to see Jimmy Dickens back on the list. L...So great to see Jimmy Dickens back on the list. Lets hope he feels good, makes the show and everything goes well for him.<br /><br />I notice that Roy Acuff closed his 10:15 show in 1980 with Lord, Don't Give Up On Me which he must have done pretty regular at that time. I believe I remember him mentioning that Merle Haggard wrote the song. I always enjoyed hearing him sing it. <br /><br />Byron, thanks for remembering Marion Worth and Jan Howard. It was nice that Tex Ritter was at the Opry the night they made Jan a member. She thought a lot of Tex!<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, IN<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com