tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post6667328884142682320..comments2024-03-28T21:22:49.157-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 3/9 & 3/10fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-38271300467822170432018-03-15T01:43:03.421-04:002018-03-15T01:43:03.421-04:00If you, in advance, could count on a 2nd Opry show...If you, in advance, could count on a 2nd Opry show, there would be more tickets sold when people plan their trips . This one was almost a surprise !!!!!! Flushing , Mich dashmannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-14235465073014661092018-03-12T21:07:10.523-04:002018-03-12T21:07:10.523-04:00Thanks Byron, I guess my lack of knowledge or unde...Thanks Byron, I guess my lack of knowledge or understanding served a purpose. <br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, IN<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-10210221848198883092018-03-12T18:46:07.557-04:002018-03-12T18:46:07.557-04:00Just to clarify, Kirt Webster did what a good publ...Just to clarify, Kirt Webster did what a good public relations guy should be doing: promoting his artists. It just seemed like that over the past several years, artists that were associated with his agency were considered favorites to get elected. <br /><br /> The scandal that took place did not involve any Hall of Fame voting or any irregularities involving voting. I just wanted to make that clear. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-73810927880044054942018-03-12T18:09:39.679-04:002018-03-12T18:09:39.679-04:00Byron,
Has anything of not like the Webster deal...Byron, <br /><br />Has anything of not like the Webster deal ever happened before. I guess I missed this, didn't realize there was anything that bad that went on. Too bad because some could see that as a black cloud over these members.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-21258742154027242142018-03-12T09:41:45.594-04:002018-03-12T09:41:45.594-04:00When discussing the voting for the Country Music H...When discussing the voting for the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the politics involved, let's not forget the scandal that took place this past year involving Kirt Webster's Webster's Public Relations. Thanks to the agency's public relations efforts, a number of their clients were elected over the past several years to the Country Music Hall of Fame: Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, Roy Clark and the Oak Ridge Boys to name several. <br /><br />Of bigger concern could be to the artists that they represented and are considered some of the top candidates for the Hall of Fame this year: Crystal Gayle, Tanya Tucker, Hank Williams, Jr. and The Judds, to name a few. Not saying at all that any of the agency's clients were involved in any of the activities or cover up that took place involving Kirt Webster, just that these artists will not have the agency behind them, promoting them. These artists have all signed with other agencies, but how much influence those representatives will have on the voters, as Kirt did, remains to be seen. <br /><br />As to Garth and Trisha hosting, I don't believe it means anything. When looking at the host of the ceremony in the past, the names have included Kix Brooks, Brenda Lee, Vince Gill, Bill Anderson among others. I would be surprised if Garth and Trisha even would know who the new inductees are until the morning of the announcement. I do think that the Hall did well in getting those two involved in the announcement. <br /><br />Favorites: who knows. There are surprises every year and I have given up trying to guess. Whoever it is, I know they all will be deserving. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81146903658978626292018-03-11T04:10:27.948-04:002018-03-11T04:10:27.948-04:00Anybody hear T. Graham Brown on the Midnight Jambo...Anybody hear T. Graham Brown on the Midnight Jamboree? He was Joanne Cash Yates guest. BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-83877831397485390552018-03-09T11:05:29.109-05:002018-03-09T11:05:29.109-05:00In other words, all we know is that we don't k...In other words, all we know is that we don't know! They do a good job of keeping it a secret, I will say that.<br /><br />By the way, Byron mentioned that second show on the night of Trisha Yearwood's induction. Two things. One, that was when the one-hour telecast looked nothing like the actual Opry, and a lot of those lineups were unbalanced. Two, wasn't that the last time Trisha did the Opry? Sarcasm alert!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-16980802653120790762018-03-09T09:46:18.823-05:002018-03-09T09:46:18.823-05:00My picks for the hall of fame will be Hank Jr., Do...My picks for the hall of fame will be Hank Jr., Dottie West,Archie Campbell,Bradley Kincaid,Don Rich,Tanya Tucker.johnnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-21417098432487010822018-03-09T08:17:03.185-05:002018-03-09T08:17:03.185-05:00With Garth & Trisha both "hosting", ...With Garth & Trisha both "hosting", it is possible there may be both a male and female inducted this year. While I believe the modern category is screaming Brooks & Dunn, there is a strong possibility of Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Marty Stuart or The Judds. The door on the Veterans category is so large I hate to open it. There was much controversy this past year when many realized Jerry Lee Lewis was not in the Hall of Fame; a possibility? But with Trisha included in the induction ceremony, there is a strong chance it is Crystal Gayle, Tanya Tucker or at long last Dottie West. Then you can't help but believe Ray Stevens, Hank, Jr. and The Gatlins aren't close to going in. For me personally, of those I mentioned, I believe Ricky Skaggs and Hank, Jr., should be the inductees. It's just time. In a perfect world, Bradley Kincaid & Stonewall Jackson would go in, but sadly those chances are probably at a zero. There has not been a tie since 2010, with Ferlin Husky and Jimmy Dean. Perhaps 2018 will be a lucky year like that. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-64690256914937355082018-03-08T21:18:39.066-05:002018-03-08T21:18:39.066-05:00Hmmm. If it's Garth and Trisha hosting, that m...Hmmm. If it's Garth and Trisha hosting, that means it can't be Trisha's year. Or can it?<br /><br />Is Garth hosting a clue? Garth went in the same year as Connie so maybe it's Marty's year. He's free that day. Garth and Steve Wariner are friends. Garth loves Buck so it could be Don Rich's year. Garth loves Keith Whitley and Lorrie's on the Opry that night.<br /><br />A.B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-52248505550984121822018-03-08T16:42:55.147-05:002018-03-08T16:42:55.147-05:00Hey Guys,
The 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame ind...Hey Guys,<br /><br />The 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees will be announced on Tuesday, March 27 and will be hosted by Garth Brooks, & Trisha Yearwood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-86563100120234500432018-03-08T15:19:46.623-05:002018-03-08T15:19:46.623-05:00Went to the 'Opry website to look at Saturday&...Went to the 'Opry website to look at Saturday's second show ticket availability.<br />They will have to give away a LOT of empty seats, or the 'Opry House will be a complete ghost town.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-13842899849609093552018-03-08T09:42:26.780-05:002018-03-08T09:42:26.780-05:00Gene Watson cancelled the Tuesday night taping of ...Gene Watson cancelled the Tuesday night taping of Larry's Country Diner (which was having its first show from the new CabaRay Theater). (CabaRay is owned by Ray Stevens and his showcase). Regarding the second show, seems odd about sales unless it was added very recently; often when we were attending the Opry and there were two show, we bought them at the same time. The Opryland Hotel and other places will start giving them away to put bodies in the seats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-20957841334377307572018-03-08T08:42:52.202-05:002018-03-08T08:42:52.202-05:00.....So who remembers Tift Merritt?....
I do. An........So who remembers Tift Merritt?....<br /><br />I do. And I remember her saying from the 'Opry stage (with a clear feeling of emotion) that "my parents are so proud" that she was singing on the stage of the 'Opry.<br />Sounded sincere to me, and a lot better than "How you all doin'"<br /><br />I'm disappointed that there are so many tickets available for the second show.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-70314087138183993842018-03-07T23:21:13.627-05:002018-03-07T23:21:13.627-05:00I think it's obvious why 2 shows this Saturday...I think it's obvious why 2 shows this Saturday. Milsap is still considered a big enough name like say, Brad or Carrie to make them hope he'll sell tickets. I mean yes it's been over 20 years, but he is third on the list still of most #1s in country music history, and his cross over success was larger and longer lasting than most peoples. He still has a huge name. E. Z. Cleghornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239319776394568841noreply@blogger.com