tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post1771412553248365852..comments2024-03-28T10:13:03.051-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 5/27 & 5/28fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-14003299771084932522016-05-31T08:39:56.867-04:002016-05-31T08:39:56.867-04:00Yes, the documentary is going to cover much more t...Yes, the documentary is going to cover much more than just the Opry. The Tennessean posted a very nice article about it last week and in the article it listed the Country Music Hall of Fame members he has interviewed so far and the list is long and impressive. Ken Burns himself is not saying anything about the project, but others are talking. 2018 is the goal but it could even take into 2019 to have it completed. <br />Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-14722647112415679992016-05-30T14:02:08.457-04:002016-05-30T14:02:08.457-04:00Two things - first,the price of the tickets for th...Two things - first,the price of the tickets for the Grand Ole Opry have gone up but the shows for the $$ have not improved, sadly we are getting a lot less for the cost (oh but they are saving money); second, the Ken Burns documentary on country music will not be released until 2018, he does an outstanding job on every production, surely he will start with the beginnings, but wonder where the cut off ends and how he covers the "modern" era - will it be a true picture; I did read once that they managed to record Jimmy Dickens input before his passing. Hopefully the documentary will cover other than the "Opry".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-77043114830100742372016-05-30T00:06:09.365-04:002016-05-30T00:06:09.365-04:00Just found out about this new documentary about co...Just found out about this new documentary about country music. - Frank Apperson<br /><br />http://kenburns.com/films/country-music/Anonymous in Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547951076830166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-13508463099418295722016-05-29T23:36:32.517-04:002016-05-29T23:36:32.517-04:00Anonymous in Kingman - Corporate America strikes a...Anonymous in Kingman - Corporate America strikes again - watchin' that ol' bottom line!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-62445726253854492582016-05-29T10:24:45.714-04:002016-05-29T10:24:45.714-04:00Mike, you are right on that point. The Opry really...Mike, you are right on that point. The Opry really went through a dry spell in the late 1970s even into the 1980s. And those he was adding in the 80s, were already causing some grief as to their commitment to the Opry. I think that might have been one of the reasons Hal Durham lifted the appearance requirement down to nothing as he needed, and wanted, some of the younger stars to join the Opry, but was meeting a lot of resistance. The floodgates on this issue really opened up wide with Reba in 85/86 and Randy Travis at the end of 86. In 87, there was Roy Clark in August and then nothing until Ricky Van Shelton and Patty Loveless in June 88, and Garth in October 90. Then the gates really opened up. <br /><br />I may be wrong on this, but perhaps it is a financial reason in not adding a new member. I would assume that each Opry member is covered by the union contract and by having guest artists instead of members appearing, it may actually be saving the Opry and Ryman Hospitalities a few dollars in benefits. We already know that is one of the reasons they cut back the number of artists per show, staff band members, etc. <br /><br />On the other hand, Pete and management just might be thinking that things are going pretty well right now, why add anyone at all? Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-61012569304937513732016-05-28T23:28:30.294-04:002016-05-28T23:28:30.294-04:00If you look at the website, they list BOTH members...If you look at the website, they list BOTH members and guests. Sadly, membership doesn't seem to matter as much as it used to.<br /><br />I was running through my head. IF I'm right--and Byron will know--the Opry had a few dry spells--no new members in 1968 and I don't THINK there were any in 1970 or, interestingly, 1974, the year of the move. In the late 1970s, I don't think anyone new was added from Don Williams in 1977 to Tom T. Hall in 1980--the Vic Willis Trio was a regrouping of the brothers, and the Melvin Sloan Dancers were the renamed Tennessee Travelers after Ralph's death.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-76648956172759845052016-05-28T22:20:14.903-04:002016-05-28T22:20:14.903-04:00I totally agree with you Byron ~ the very first ti...I totally agree with you Byron ~ the very first time I heard Chris Janson on the Opry, I was totally impressed with him and he has only gotten better. In fact last night, Vince Gill raved about Chris's "Holdin' Her" song, actually predicting that song would be voted "Song of the Year" at the CMA's - that's mighty big praise (and early prediction) coming from someone who has won every award known to man except Female Vocalist of the Year. I love that song and Chris sings it just so great, so we'll see if Vince Gill can spot an award winning song or not. ha! <br /><br />I am wondering if Pete Fisher is "cooling it" when it comes to invitations/inductions into the family, maybe even HE figures, why bother since the majority of "my flock" can't manage to show up most of the time, maybe they will sporadically. Two years since Little Big Town's induction is a long time. <br /><br />Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend everyone. :-)<br /><br />(Jeanene) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-47872629264740013942016-05-28T21:39:51.172-04:002016-05-28T21:39:51.172-04:00Byron is absolutely correct.
In my view, letting C...Byron is absolutely correct.<br />In my view, letting Chris Janson appear on the 'Opry well over a hundred times and then not inviting him to become a member is absolutely pitiful.<br />Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-33338060991077627522016-05-28T17:58:46.491-04:002016-05-28T17:58:46.491-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Trying to anticipate Pete Fisher ...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Trying to anticipate Pete Fisher has proven just about impossible. He has given us so little to work from by way of patterns.<br /><br />One pattern may be his refusal -- the despair of Byron and others on here -- to tap the obvious candidates, frequent guests. Maybe because he can already have them as often as he wants and sees no need to formalize the relationship? (And one day have them hanging around after they have worn out their welcome?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-62138280768323873522016-05-28T08:45:54.406-04:002016-05-28T08:45:54.406-04:00It was another great Friday Night Opry last night....It was another great Friday Night Opry last night. I do have to ask the question, "What else does Chris Janson have to do to get an invitation to become the Opry's newest member?" He turned in another exciting and stellar performance last night. While I realize not everyone likes Chris, or his music, he loves the Opry and I think if he became a member, we could count on him actually being there.<br /><br />Which brings up the question, "When will the Opry induct its newest member and who will it be?" Little Big Town was the last and it has been just about 2 years since they joined. Personally, I still can't believe that the Opry went through its 90th year without adding anyone. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-88516915687640495842016-05-26T18:58:39.146-04:002016-05-26T18:58:39.146-04:00Byron, As always, thank you for this wonderful blo...Byron, As always, thank you for this wonderful blog! Never get tired of going through all of the wonderful info and comments about the Opry! To you and yours, enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend! Frank AppersonAnonymous in Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547951076830166noreply@blogger.com