tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post4087244585861044712..comments2024-03-26T23:59:24.053-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Tuesday Night Opry 7/10 & Wednesday Night Opry 7/11fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-410030604955033502018-07-12T08:29:37.277-04:002018-07-12T08:29:37.277-04:00I agree 100% with Robert and Bob, for what that...I agree 100% with Robert and Bob, for what that's worth.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-49887991056751967462018-07-11T19:23:48.566-04:002018-07-11T19:23:48.566-04:00One observation that may be keeping some of the 70...One observation that may be keeping some of the 70, 80, and 90’s artists off the Opry is the abundance of casino performances on the weekends. In Oklahoma on any given weekend it is almost a who’s who of these country artists. This is a new market for them. Smaller venues and they seem to be very comfortable playing them. <br />I do agree about Rhonda Vincent along with the other comments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294671202592104256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-89356671341317591512018-07-11T15:05:18.512-04:002018-07-11T15:05:18.512-04:00Re Rhonda Vincent - a female bluegrass Opry member...Re Rhonda Vincent - a female bluegrass Opry member would be fantastic. Rhonda is one of the hardest working/touring performers out there; and she always has projects going; just won a Grammy and will probably get another next year. I am sure she would add regular visits to the Opry in her schedule if she were a member. Bluegrass performers on the Opry are always well received and are some of the most-liked acts on the shows - just listen to the audience after they finish! (Anonymous in PA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-47341329424007874712018-07-10T19:21:46.930-04:002018-07-10T19:21:46.930-04:00In my opinion, Rhonda Vincent should have been a m...In my opinion, Rhonda Vincent should have been a member a long time ago...BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-49597811352562862622018-07-10T10:11:09.460-04:002018-07-10T10:11:09.460-04:00The Opry might be well served to induct EVERYONE w...The Opry might be well served to induct EVERYONE who has appeared a hundred times or more. If they weren't considered good enough to be on stage, then they shouldn't be on stage, but if they are good enough to be on stage a hundred times, then they'll probably be better members than a whole lot of the existing membership that rarely shows.Robert. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-86763363403149004902018-07-10T09:14:01.131-04:002018-07-10T09:14:01.131-04:00I have to say I am encouraged by a) the appearance...I have to say I am encouraged by a) the appearances by the newer members and b) the list of artists who are already around 10 appearances for the year. The same 5-6 artists can't be the members appearing on every show forever, and a couple years ago it didn't look like others were stepping up. However, some of those artists from the 80s/90s are making several appearances and now even the new members (young and young at heart) are making good contributions. <br /><br />I also wanted to note regarding Vince Gill that while I am not happy that he isn't playing the Opry, I am happy for him that he has this opportunity with the Eagles and have no issues with him stepping away for a bit because of a busy schedule. I'm confident he will appear more once he is able to.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81107614595043538792018-07-10T08:29:17.144-04:002018-07-10T08:29:17.144-04:00Jim, I agree with your thoughts. I was just throwi...Jim, I agree with your thoughts. I was just throwing it out there that the Opry was promoting Esten's 100th appearance.<br /><br />As to those mentioned, I know Rhonda Vincent wants to be an Opry member and is only waiting on the Opry's management to invite her. Many are still hoping that it will happen but time is moving past her. Same thoughts on the Grascals, although with the recent addition of Dailey & Vincent (a similar bluegrass group), that will probably not happen. <br /> Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-34649223945588471582018-07-09T23:54:58.227-04:002018-07-09T23:54:58.227-04:00I agree, not interested a pretend Opry artist from...I agree, not interested a pretend Opry artist from a TV show becoming a member when there are so many true Country artist, traditional and not, out there performing and recording who deserve a chance. A 100 times? So, what about Rhonda Vincent, the Grascals who just announced last time out it was there 200th time. Not a huge fan of Elizabeth Cook but how many times has she been on. Mandy Barnett and on and on. Folks who are singers and muscians, not actors of singers and musicians. <br /><br />Byron, not firing back at you even though it might sound like it. I know you are just stating the facts.<br /><br />And would we expect any less out of the remaining veterans that are still active? They'll carry it as long as they can sing or breath. Then we call all shed some tears.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-15489406356912974342018-07-09T22:39:14.105-04:002018-07-09T22:39:14.105-04:00Interesting info and actually a sad commentary. I...Interesting info and actually a sad commentary. I am one who is not interested in seeing Charles Esten becoming a member. (Anonymous in PA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-26285607591148986832018-07-09T18:38:06.355-04:002018-07-09T18:38:06.355-04:00Bobby Osborne has quite a few appearances in the c...Bobby Osborne has quite a few appearances in the core group as does Bill Anderson. Jesse McReynolds will hit around 15 providing health and what does that say about the no showsNittannee73https://www.blogger.com/profile/08977684960717941053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-50875673637103231842018-07-09T17:43:11.879-04:002018-07-09T17:43:11.879-04:00Happy Birthday to the Opry's oldest member. Je...Happy Birthday to the Opry's oldest member. Jesse Mcreynolds is 89 today!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276913394612806897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-11340541035766366772018-07-09T17:18:52.694-04:002018-07-09T17:18:52.694-04:00Here is something I forgot and maybe to think abou...Here is something I forgot and maybe to think about. The Opry is building up Charles Esten and his upcoming 100th guest appearance on the Opry, taking place on July 20. If you remember, the last act to have reached 100 guest appearances was Dailey & Vincent and they received an invitation to join the Opry on that night. Could there be a repeat? Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-838254465286905582018-07-09T17:16:45.169-04:002018-07-09T17:16:45.169-04:00Woody, I have not heard anything regarding any fal...Woody, I have not heard anything regarding any falling out between Brad and the Opry management. Hopefully he gets back soon. I know he has been touring with Hank Williams, Jr. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-12371143813828349822018-07-09T17:15:47.708-04:002018-07-09T17:15:47.708-04:00Patrick, you are correct in regards to Alan Jackso...Patrick, you are correct in regards to Alan Jackson. Not sure where things stand with that contest and hopefully Alan follows through. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-46662085431844957562018-07-09T15:19:54.166-04:002018-07-09T15:19:54.166-04:00I'm a huge Brad Paisley fan and know that he h...I'm a huge Brad Paisley fan and know that he has said all of the right things about the Opry. I am quite disappointed that his Opry appearances have fallen off considerably over the past couple of years. Byron, do you know if there has been some kind of falling out between Brad and the powers that be at the Opry? Any other speculation regarding his absence?Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728498616268945699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-82720635493860902372018-07-09T15:19:12.890-04:002018-07-09T15:19:12.890-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728498616268945699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-64091102506342366002018-07-09T12:29:12.969-04:002018-07-09T12:29:12.969-04:00Stop by more often Robert. Enjoyed your comments....Stop by more often Robert. Enjoyed your comments.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-53559820608624036032018-07-09T12:08:55.378-04:002018-07-09T12:08:55.378-04:00I saw Chris Janson at the Opry on June 5th, and th...I saw Chris Janson at the Opry on June 5th, and that show overall was the most robust Opry show I've ever attended, featuring 6 Opry members. When he was first inducted as an Opry member, I scratched my head a little. I had heard just a couple of radio songs, and wasn't blown away, but seeing him at the Opry gave me real appreciation for the tremendous energy he brings to a live show. Of the other new members, I also saw Crystal Gayle on June 12th. She was one of just two Opry members on that show, and the show was a little thin on numbers. The silver lining was that Crystal got to play a little longer than the usual Opry set at the end. Seeing her at the Opry was the main reason I extended that vacation to Tennessee from my home in Texas, because I am extremely distantly related to her and had never seen her perform before. It appears all of the recent additions are showing up regularly. Thank you for all the work you put in to maintain this site, and thanks to all of the artists who do show up to the Opry like they're supposed to. Robert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-70816133578161546242018-07-09T12:00:11.489-04:002018-07-09T12:00:11.489-04:00Even though there is no date scheduled, Alan Jacks...Even though there is no date scheduled, Alan Jackson is supposed to appear in relation to a contest his Honky-tonk sponsored where the winner will appear the same night.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233846653532090580noreply@blogger.com