Sunday, October 2, 2022

Midweek Opry Shows

The Grand Ole Opry used to celebrate its anniversary/birthday with a great Saturday night show. Then over the years, it expanded to include the Friday Night Opry. Now, it is an entire week of celebration as the Grand Ole Opry turns 97. 

Getting it all started will be the Tuesday Night Opry, featuring Grand Ole Opry members Chris Young, Carly Pearce, John Conlee, Charlie McCoy and Jeannie Seely. They will be joined by Drew Baldridge, Kat & Alex, and making her Opry debut, Tasha Cobbs Leonard. 

Tuesday October 4
7:00: Jeannie Seely, Drew Baldridge, John Conlee, Alex & Kat
Intermission
8:15: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Charlie McCoy, Carly Pearce, Chris Young

After this wonderful looking Tuesday night show, The Wednesday Night Opry will feature Opry members Connie Smith and Jamey Johnson, who seems to be making regular stops on the Wednesday night show. They will be joined by Breland, frequent Opry guest Maggie Rose, The Cleverlys, comedian Brian Bates, Julie Roberts and making his Opry debut, Drake Milligan. 

Many will remember Drake as being a Top 3 contestant on Season 17 of America's Got Talent. He also has had two #1 hits on the iTunes Country Songs charts, "Kiss Goodbye All Night" and "Sounds Like Something I'd Do." He also has hit the top of the iTunes Albums chart. And yes, he did play Elvis. 

Wednesday October 5
7:00: Connie Smith, Drake Milligan, Maggie Rose, The Cleverlys
Intermission
8:15: Breland, Brian Bates, Julie Roberts, Jamey Johnson

I would have to check for sure, but it seems to me that it has been a while since Julie Roberts has been on the Opry. 

Finally, to finish up the mid-week Opry shows, Opry Country Classics returns on Thursday night with another strong lineup hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and featuring Opry members Chris Janson, Mandy Barnett, and of course, Larry and Rudy. Filling out the lineup will be Michael Ray and Jim Lauderdale

Thursday October 6
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Chris Janson
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Mandy Barnett, Jim Lauderdale, Michael Ray

There you have it for the mid-week shows as the Opry kicks off the celebration of year 97. Depending on when you read this, I will either be on my way to Nashville, or already there, and will be at all of the Opry shows this week. I am sure I will see a few of you there. 



13 comments:

  1. I'll be eager to get your reports!

    I haven't been able to listen to the Thursday night show lately, so I may be off even in asking, but you mentioned Larry and Rudy. No Steve?

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  2. Does anyone know if there is going to be a Midnite Jamboree on 10/7 and if so who will be the host?

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    1. John Berry will be hosting this week

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    2. The Midnight Jamboree is the best kept secret on the Internet.
      Where can a person go to find out who is going to be there on a given weekend besides this blog?

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    3. I heard it on a commercial on WSM between 7:00- 8:00 last night. Curry

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    4. Jeannie Seely posted that Charlie McCoy will be hosting the Midnite Jamboree with Billy Yates & Flat River Band as special guests. Curry

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  3. Loretta Lynn has passed away at 90.

    https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/10/04/loretta-lynn-dead-country-musics-iconic-coal-miners-daughter-was-90/91991138/

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  4. I am truly devastated and broken hearted by the passing of Loretta Lynn. My heart and soul goes out to her family.
    Its hard for me to accept the passings of these legends and individuals I grew up listening to. Her song Coal Miners Daughter was pretty much the autobiography of my maternal grandmother, who identified with it. 💔💔💔 I am so sad

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  5. I take it that the Opry no longer honors the memory of members who pass with a moment of silence? I tuned in last night but no moment of silence or even a mention of Loretta Lynn at the start of the show. Very sad and disappointing.

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    1. Expect it this weekend

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    2. The Saturday night show will be dedicated to Loretta but you're absolutely right it didn't feel right continuing as usual right after the death of an icon in Country Music not to mention a 60 year member of the Opry I really appreciate Carly Pearce and everything she said about Loretta towards the end of the show

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    3. Jeannie Seely talked about Loretta too and di You Ain't Woman Enough.

      Jim

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  6. Ricky Skaggs said it best.
    "England just recently lost their Queen, and today we have lost ours."

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