tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post3697946160726078786..comments2024-03-29T09:38:59.536-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 10/2 & 10/3-Grand Ole Opry 90th Birthday Bashfayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-50108594588029415432015-10-04T00:23:57.013-04:002015-10-04T00:23:57.013-04:00PL: You're welcome. - Anonymous in KingmanPL: You're welcome. - Anonymous in KingmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85290883292455620492015-10-03T22:44:37.925-04:002015-10-03T22:44:37.925-04:00I must be forbitten to sing the exact same lineup ...I must be forbitten to sing the exact same lineup on two shows the same day....like the Gatlins:-( Do they not remember more of the songs? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-23345569297229234012015-10-03T22:36:13.649-04:002015-10-03T22:36:13.649-04:00Montgomery Gentry was supposed to be on, until tha...Montgomery Gentry was supposed to be on, until that terrible tragedy. And that does make sense that the nashville segment took their place. However, before the full schedule was released for saturday's show, 3 Nashville stars were already on the lineup with Montgomery Gentry (however, this was after the death in the family, so the website guy might have forgotten to take them off the schedule). <br /><br />Also, I understand that Pete is trying to fill the seats by having the "Nashville" show and having younger members promoting the Opry. But I feel he's pulling a "bait and switch" technique, by saying that all these big stars will be on every week, when in reality, most of the shows have the senior members and a lot of guest artists that haven't made it big. I like that some of these newer members recorded these extremely kind messages about the Opry, but I wish they would physically be on the stage to show their appreciation rather than appear once and say they love the Opry but never appear the rest of the year. <br /><br />They didn't have the "grey hairs" in the video because they're not as recognizable to country fans these days as the younger stars are. More people would be able to identify Carrie Underwood instead of Jeannie Seely, and more would know Brad Paisley instead of Bill Anderson. Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-60700798537154698832015-10-03T22:26:46.611-04:002015-10-03T22:26:46.611-04:00Jeanen,
I agree Fisher is going to do whatever it...Jeanen,<br /><br />I agree Fisher is going to do whatever it takes to fill seats and rightfully so, that is his job and he is doing a good job. <br /><br />Months ago when we were wondering what this night would look like I had said it would be nice to honor the long time members that remained for this would be there last big anniversary. I see no way the few I am thinking of will be able to perform or even be around for 100.<br /> <br />I understand we must look forward but we must also respect where we have been and I did not get any feeling of that tonight. I love the Opry and am happy that Fisher and team are keeping it going doing whatever it takes. I am not criticizing anyone for not feeling the way I do. Tonight was a good star packed show and really what it should probably look like most weekends with different faces but as a birthday show for such a great milestone it just didn't seem to honor that milestone.<br /><br />Kudos to Trace Adkins for his performance on the Don Williams song and remembering one of his inspirations. However, the crowds response to that performance to me says it all about how the show is these days. The crowd would rather hear the more rowdy performances and the more pop oriented music. So, Fisher is giving them what they want and hopefully that will keep the Opry going to 100 and beyond.<br /><br />I totally agree about the weeknight shows. They are harder for me to hear during the week but I listen to them at work during the week and often find them more fulfilling than the actual Opry show.<br /><br />I too look forward to Byron's report.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-3460768129138475132015-10-03T21:36:53.589-04:002015-10-03T21:36:53.589-04:00Hi Jim ...
These last few nights of Opry shows h...Hi Jim ... <br /><br />These last few nights of Opry shows have been just so fabulous. <br /><br />The reason why some of the cast of the tv show, Nashville, is on for 30 minutes is, if I am not mistaken, Montgomery-Gentry was supposed to be part of tonight's two shows. But because of the sudden passing of Eddie Montgomery's son last week, they of course, cancelled. At least, that's what I thought I remember seeing about two weeks ago on some email that I received from the Grand Ole Opry announcing the acts for the Birthday Bash, which, I totally agree with Byron's thoughts on this year's shows. I was at last year's celebration & the show my sister, friend & I attended, was very disappointing, though Trace Adkins was one of the Opry members there last year & tonight he announced he would be at the 100th, which tells me that he is willing to attend every birthday celebration. That tells me he loves being a member as much as he says he is. <br /><br />As far as the video of artists saying "I like the Opry" - more are young, not many "grey hairs" left AND/OR those more seasoned members aren't coming to the Opry half as much as they once did. It is just my opinion, that no matter what Pete Fisher thinks WE think, he is going to do whatever he feels is necessary to fill seats. <br /><br />I am now looking forward to the two Tuesday Night Opry shows .... GREAT line-up. Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Del McCoury Band, The Gatlin Brothers, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert & Kristian Bush (formerly of Sugarland.) <br /><br />Looking forward to Byron's post on his Nashville trip ~ <br /><br />(Jeanene)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-1445214130895894592015-10-03T20:56:29.952-04:002015-10-03T20:56:29.952-04:00Maybe because the Nashville TV show is drawing new...Maybe because the Nashville TV show is drawing new attention to the Opry and Nashvilee, it make sense to do what they are doing tonight. However, being the old foggy I'm becoming, I find a bit disgraceful to celebrate 90 years of the Opry with an entire half hour totally run and performed with actors from a TV show.<br /><br />And I hope those at the Opry house got more out of the video of artist saying "I like the Opry" than I did. So far no gray hairs saying what it means to them.<br /><br />Last night I thought Bobby Osborne did good with Pathway to Teardrops and went over well.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, IN<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-88403057843815668902015-10-03T20:36:04.345-04:002015-10-03T20:36:04.345-04:00Thanks.Thanks.PLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632095460801950001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-68650553949329094502015-10-03T11:47:46.661-04:002015-10-03T11:47:46.661-04:00Mr. Acuff and Grandpa Jones live! The night he deb...Mr. Acuff and Grandpa Jones live! The night he debuted, a certain "storyteller" was introduced by Mr. Acuff as "Tom P. Hay." Grandpa once introduced someone as "that guy, right there."<br /><br />Apropos of "Jan Brown," a couple of times, Del Reeves referred to "Teddy Doyle."Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-44213473996133860332015-10-03T09:13:00.583-04:002015-10-03T09:13:00.583-04:00 As someone who is at both shows last night I thou... As someone who is at both shows last night I thought they were both excellent. Certainly much much better than last year. All the acts performed very well in the audience responded. Yes the noise that was heard on the radio were the balloons being broken. More comments to come. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74469638333168853642015-10-02T23:37:47.292-04:002015-10-02T23:37:47.292-04:00for the anniversary shows, they release a lot of b...for the anniversary shows, they release a lot of balloons on to the stage and then when the cake and song are done they have to break them - that is the noise you heard, lots of stomping on balloons !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-77859463521279995062015-10-02T22:07:07.781-04:002015-10-02T22:07:07.781-04:00what was that odd background noise at the end of t...what was that odd background noise at the end of the first Friday show? Was that fireworks going off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-18656131380232001642015-10-02T22:06:11.528-04:002015-10-02T22:06:11.528-04:00I thought Diamond Rio did a great job as hosts ton...I thought Diamond Rio did a great job as hosts tonight, but it was weird that they called her Jan Brown! But most likely they were thinking of Jim Ed Brown (who they mentioned near the end of their segment). <br /><br />But a few months back, Mel Tillis introduced Mickey Gilley as Leroy Van Dyke! <br /><br />Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85852155943596606032015-10-02T20:40:40.813-04:002015-10-02T20:40:40.813-04:00It must be hard to find good hosts.
Diamond Rio ju...It must be hard to find good hosts.<br />Diamond Rio just said "nice job Jan Brown" when Jan Howard was done performing.<br />Nice job!Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-82195027879403083192015-10-02T14:58:03.909-04:002015-10-02T14:58:03.909-04:00Obviously with me being in Nashville, I will withh...Obviously with me being in Nashville, I will withhold my comments until I get back Sunday night. Then I will post my thoughts on the entire weekend. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81197052774159132422015-10-02T09:00:07.651-04:002015-10-02T09:00:07.651-04:00On an ordinary weekend, the Nashville stars being ...On an ordinary weekend, the Nashville stars being on would be acceptable, but on the Opry's 90th birthday weekend, deciding to have them do their own portion is just inexcusable. There are several Opry members available for this weekend, among them being Garth Brooks & trisha Yearwood, who would've been a big attraction for the Opry birthday weekend. It's sad that Montgomery Gentry cancelled their saturday performance due to Eddie Montgomery's son's passing. Rather than get an Opry member to fill their absence, they decided to load up on Nashville stars for the weekend. Why not have a special "Old Timers Night" for Saturday, and get Stonewall Jackson, Stu Phillips, Ray Pillow, and some estranged members to appear? If I were in charge of the Opry, I would make the birthday weekend "members only" shows, because that seems to me like the only sensible thing to have. <br /><br />Hopefully there will be some special surprise this weekend, though it isn't very likely. Honestly, I think the Opry Country Classics was more of a birthday celebration of real country than both of the nights this weekend. <br /><br />I'm really surprised Mike Snider & Jesse McReynolds aren't on this weekend. They're on just about every show. I thought for sure they'd make appearances this week. Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-11341745296599139392015-10-02T08:45:47.517-04:002015-10-02T08:45:47.517-04:00Should start a petition online at change.org to ge...Should start a petition online at change.org to get this "Nashville" series garbage off the Opry; especially on weekends of historical importance such as this. If they want to record their stars at the Opry House do it outside of Opry Shows with oublic extras, and stop disgracing this american institution with the t.v. series.Nittannee73https://www.blogger.com/profile/08977684960717941053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-38487666639814677542015-10-02T07:02:46.123-04:002015-10-02T07:02:46.123-04:00For me the Gatlins ate the highlight of the shows,...For me the Gatlins ate the highlight of the shows, hope they are not on autopilot....Houston/ Brocken Lady and All the Gold.<br />But yes, the overall lineup is very " nothing really special"!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-42805963350432212092015-10-02T05:20:49.208-04:002015-10-02T05:20:49.208-04:00Anonymous in Kingman:
R.E. had at least one 45rpm ...Anonymous in Kingman:<br />R.E. had at least one 45rpm single out in 1980 on the TRX label. The "A" side was 'Cheers.' The "B" side was a Mickey Newbury tune entitled 'Darlin' Take Care of Yourself.' (this song was also recorded by Tammy Wynette). I don't believe 'Cheers' ever charted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-56510313211942346852015-10-02T03:42:01.178-04:002015-10-02T03:42:01.178-04:00Anonymous in Kingman: R.E. Hardaway played the dru...Anonymous in Kingman: R.E. Hardaway played the drums for Porter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-12277674498400343082015-10-01T20:58:24.304-04:002015-10-01T20:58:24.304-04:00LOOKS LIKE SATURDAY IS ANOTHER BIRTHDAY STINKER, E...LOOKS LIKE SATURDAY IS ANOTHER BIRTHDAY STINKER, ESPECIALLY THE "NASHVILLE" SEGMENT.HOW ABOUT SOME REAL OPRY MEMBERS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-75442067023196956912015-10-01T14:12:45.429-04:002015-10-01T14:12:45.429-04:00Anonymous in PA: Ditto the entire half hour segmen...Anonymous in PA: Ditto the entire half hour segment for the "Nashville" stars. What a waste in terms of true country music.<br />But you know, as much as I hate to admit it, that blasted show has probably done more good things lately for the 'Opry itself than anything else has.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-17134950444403894952015-10-01T07:41:01.346-04:002015-10-01T07:41:01.346-04:00If I recall correctly, R.E. Hardaway was a member ...If I recall correctly, R.E. Hardaway was a member of Porter Wagoner's band. I don't remember what he played, either bass or lead I think. <br /><br />Jim <br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-89902479318780935712015-10-01T02:52:41.664-04:002015-10-01T02:52:41.664-04:00Anyone know who R.E. Hardaway was? His name shows ...Anyone know who R.E. Hardaway was? His name shows up in the 1982 lineup, but I've never heard of him or the "New York City Song."PLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632095460801950001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-41336973823743964042015-09-30T23:26:13.370-04:002015-09-30T23:26:13.370-04:00From Anonymous in PA. Thanks Byron for the update...From Anonymous in PA. Thanks Byron for the update. We cannot believe that they have allowed two complete segments of NON Opry yet "Nashville" stars to be part of this 90th anniversary. Plus they are giving them the Opry Plaza gig as well. We don't watch the show so this is a big disappointment. That would hae been slots for FOUR Opry members. By far, Friday night is the best. As I have previously said, this weekend we will be done celebrating the anniversaries - just not worth the trip and money on their dates (which have alternated in recent years) - we will go see the Opry on our time schedule. We will have probably have better shows by just picking a weekend and heading South. BTW, we will be in the gold circle and I have found your picture and hope to have a chance to meet you at one of the shows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-59497454865457682802015-09-30T22:29:21.010-04:002015-09-30T22:29:21.010-04:00Here are the line-ups for the shows this weekend:
...Here are the line-ups for the shows this weekend:<br /><br />Friday:<br />1st show<br />7:00: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (host); Joe Diffie; Jeannie Seely<br />7:30: Diamond Rio (host); Jan Howard; JT Hodges; Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press<br />8:00: Lorrie Morgan (host); Old Crow Medicine Show<br />8:30: Riders In The Sky (host); Little Big Town<br /><br />2nd show <br />9:30: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (host); Joe Diffie; Jeannie Seely<br />10:00: Diamond Rio (host); JT Hodges; Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press<br />10:30: Lorrie Morgan (host); Old Crow Medicine Show<br />11:00: Riders In The Sky (host); Little Big Town<br /><br />Saturday<br />1st show<br />7:00: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (host); Oak Ridge Boys<br />7:30: Charles Esten; Chris Carmack; Sam Palladio; Aubrey Peeples<br />8:00: Jeannie Seely (host); Trace Adkins; Opry Square Dancers<br />8:30: Riders In The Sky (host); Carrie Underwood<br /><br />2nd show<br />9:30: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (host); Oak Ridge Boys<br />10:00: Jeannie Seely (host); Carrie Underwood<br />10:30: Charles Esten; Chris Carmack; Sam Palladio; Aubrey Peeples<br />11:00: Riders In The Sky (host); Trace Adkins<br />Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.com