tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post3603154350721095318..comments2024-03-28T13:34:02.271-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Darius Rucker Opry Induction and Thoughts On Other Recent Membersfayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-50462486739065561722012-10-17T22:25:28.414-04:002012-10-17T22:25:28.414-04:00Have to backtrack a little on the negative comment...Have to backtrack a little on the negative comments regarding last night's Opry.<br />Bill Cody played an 'Opry moment this morning where Vince Gill welcomed Darius to the 'Opry. Didn't begin to make up for the GAC attempts to destroy the show, but certainly left the show with something good to remember.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-10865555203488648132012-10-17T10:24:10.752-04:002012-10-17T10:24:10.752-04:00Byron, I'll go along with you, of course, but ...Byron, I'll go along with you, of course, but make a point about inductions. Sometimes over the years the Opry has asked the inductee who s/he wants to do it. I am pretty sure they asked Roy Clark because Mr. Acuff did it. When Charley Pride came in, he asked for Jimmy C. Newman--Mr. Acuff had died or he would, I am sure, have asked for him.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-13382428195788246762012-10-17T09:09:50.352-04:002012-10-17T09:09:50.352-04:00The GAC telecast was horrible last night. First, t...The GAC telecast was horrible last night. First, the quality of the picture was poor and the camera shots they were using were not the best. <br /><br />While I don't personally care for Darius Rucker or his style of country music, he is now a member of the Opry and I hope he will take his Opry commitments seriously. He says he will. We shall see. <br /><br />And it was another night with no legends on the telecast. I know Jimmy Dickens cancelled out, which I understand. And while Vince Gill has been an Opry member for over 20 years, and it was great to see him there, I would have like to have seen more of Bill Anderson or a Jeannie Seely doing the actual induction. Just my opinion. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-7636032443066570982012-10-17T07:47:45.040-04:002012-10-17T07:47:45.040-04:00On the plus side, have to credit Pete Fisher on th...On the plus side, have to credit Pete Fisher on the number of appearances of the folks he has asked to be members.<br />Good job, Pete!Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-14773449005301500092012-10-17T07:44:07.148-04:002012-10-17T07:44:07.148-04:00I try to be positive on this forum. I love the &#...I try to be positive on this forum. I love the 'Opry, warts and all.<br />But I am forced to say that last night's 'Opry show was perhaps the worst 'Opry show ever.<br />GAC basically ruined the show.<br />Bill Anderson had to stop the show, walk off stage in the middle of his set, then come back as though coming on for the first time.<br />The band played two unenthusiastic songs, and videos and speeches were the order of the night. I'm afraid to count how few actual songs were sung.<br />Darrius Rucker is a good man and a good addition to the 'Opry.<br />What GAC did to the show was very sad.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-88583354009396759772012-10-15T15:40:30.240-04:002012-10-15T15:40:30.240-04:00Exactly the point. A lot of people at the time th...Exactly the point. A lot of people at the time thought Luman was way out there. Now he seems tame, but certainly more energetic, as Nat reminds us, than anything we see these days.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-2931489354328330242012-10-15T12:16:32.669-04:002012-10-15T12:16:32.669-04:00When was the last time you felt this much energy a...When was the last time you felt this much energy at the Ryman?<br />Bob Luman and Jimmie Riddle.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O63040kvYpkNat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-4993667082415706942012-10-15T12:11:52.117-04:002012-10-15T12:11:52.117-04:00LOVED Bob Luman, love Carrie Underwood.
I'm as...LOVED Bob Luman, love Carrie Underwood.<br />I'm as traditional as anybody, love steel guitars and legends.<br />But when Carrie performs on the 'Opry, the place is packed and a whole new generation is introduced to our type of country music.<br />Keep on coming to the 'Opry, Carrie.<br />And anonymous, I hope you get to live out your dream of seeing Carrie live at the 'Opry.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-20116813900112639632012-10-15T12:11:36.133-04:002012-10-15T12:11:36.133-04:00Oh yes, Bob Luman is remembered. He was a fine per...Oh yes, Bob Luman is remembered. He was a fine performer and a dedicated Opry member, but many felt he was not country at all. <br /><br />I agree about Carrie Underwood. You can describe her music how you wish, but I will say that she does get to the Opry, even with her busy touring schedule. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-52841459943084747422012-10-15T10:32:39.961-04:002012-10-15T10:32:39.961-04:00I'll echo Anonymous. Carrie Underwood has bee...I'll echo Anonymous. Carrie Underwood has been good about her Opry commitments. And there's a long list of performers who struck many, including me, as too pop who were country by today's standards, at minimum. Anybody remember Bob Luman?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-3993235754667215212012-10-15T09:59:39.870-04:002012-10-15T09:59:39.870-04:00This whole business of retiring from performing an...This whole business of retiring from performing and still being a member of the Grand Ole Opry seems to have started with Barbara Mandrell, who specifically asked to remain an Opry member after she retired. She is still involved around Nashville and has been at the Opry several times since her retirement, just not performing.<br /><br />When Jeanne Pruett retired, she asked to be taken off the Opry's membership to make room for another female artist, but they have kept her as a member. Holly Dunn, when she retired, wanted to keep her Opry membership, and did for a while, but then the Opry dropped her. I do not know Ricky Van Shelton's situation, other than the fact that he has maintained his Opry membership in retirement. <br /><br />Previous to Barbara, when a performer retired, they gave up their Opry membership as it was understood that if you were an Opry member, you were expected to be active and performing. But times have changed and it would appear that each person's situation and how the Opry handles it depends of the individual. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-7465076398673115812012-10-15T09:59:37.959-04:002012-10-15T09:59:37.959-04:00There has always been some contoversy that Carrie ...There has always been some contoversy that Carrie Underwood is not country. The only year her numbers were down, she not only toured heavily and got married. I think it is time for the die hards to realize what an ambassador the industry has in Carrie and embrace her. Her music is definitely progressive country, but unlike others, she does not remix for pop radio. Country really is going to have to work hard to promote itself or if Billboard has its way, there will be nothing but pop music. My dream is to someday make it to the Opry to see Carrie, love her traditional country covers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-18593310449726494752012-10-15T08:29:34.671-04:002012-10-15T08:29:34.671-04:00No advantage other than to say that they are a mem...No advantage other than to say that they are a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-69937634615344863312012-10-14T21:27:13.811-04:002012-10-14T21:27:13.811-04:00so what advantage is it for the "retired"...so what advantage is it for the "retired" performers to remain listed as Opry Members; I understand about those who are ill and may come back Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-61205512461833331942012-10-14T19:45:57.094-04:002012-10-14T19:45:57.094-04:00You would think with a Master's Degree that I ...You would think with a Master's Degree that I could count and I could add right. You are right, there are 66 members and adding Darius Rucker will make 67. On my list for some stupid reason I had Charlie Daniels listed and then I had the Charlie Daniels Band. I know Charlie is big, but not big enough to count twice!!<br /><br />As far as Tom T Hall, he is far from retired. He is still writing and making records, and does personal appearances, mostly around the Nashville area involving bluegrass. He just will not do the Opry and has made it plain that he no longer has any interest in doing the show. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-84217412075568604522012-10-14T18:17:47.885-04:002012-10-14T18:17:47.885-04:00I am confused; on the Grand Ole Opry webpage the l...I am confused; on the Grand Ole Opry webpage the list of Opry Members is only 66.<br />And isn't Tom T. Hall also retired, even though still a "member."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-15209704947059771892012-10-14T11:10:18.401-04:002012-10-14T11:10:18.401-04:00Byron, this is a great analysis, and a reminder th...Byron, this is a great analysis, and a reminder that the majority of "younger" Opry members may come close to a numerical commitment, but it doesn't mean they have an emotional one, if you all get my drift. I would add Dolly Parton to the list of Opry members who have forgotten where the place is.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-26080781984150551792012-10-14T11:05:31.305-04:002012-10-14T11:05:31.305-04:00Stonewall has made only 1 Opry appearance this yea...Stonewall has made only 1 Opry appearance this year. I know right after the lawsuit, his appearances were around 20, then they have been steadily dropping off. He has done the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree this year and he has made a few road show appearances and has looked and sounded pretty good. I think it is more of an issue between Stonewall and the Opry then anything else. <br /><br />As far as how is is doing, I know he has had a few minor health issues, as has his wife over the past year, but I don't it has been anything serious enough that has caused him to stop doing the Opry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-63307187831609343452012-10-14T10:56:50.665-04:002012-10-14T10:56:50.665-04:00Maybe after the farewell tour, George Jones will m...Maybe after the farewell tour, George Jones will make more Opry appearances. Surly, he could find 10 nights a year to appear, living so close to the Opry as he does. It's my understanding he wants to get off of the road, not quit performing altogether. The Opry might be his chance to get that done. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-59149590848392287892012-10-14T07:41:40.610-04:002012-10-14T07:41:40.610-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Agreed; he was MIA for even the b...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Agreed; he was MIA for even the birthday last week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-19265083365880216172012-10-14T05:13:02.563-04:002012-10-14T05:13:02.563-04:00Does anyone know where Stonewall Jackson has been ...Does anyone know where Stonewall Jackson has been or how he is doing? He seemed to come back on the Opry every so often after the lawsuit was settled but I haven't seen him lately at all. (oldtimeopry)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com