Grand Ole Opry 5/17 & 5/18

It looks like it is going to be another fantastic weekend at the Grand Ole Opry House with a couple of very nice shows on the schedule, featuring a good group of Opry members. 

I don't think Vince Gill takes a weekend off. It seems that he is either touring with The Eagles, performing his own solo show, or as is the case again this weekend, he is at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Once again, Vince is scheduled for both shows this weekend. Joining Vince both nights will be Opry members Gary Mule Deer and Old Crow Medicine Show. It seemed like over the past several years we haven't seen much of Old Crow on the Opry, but so far in 2024 they have been making up for lost time. 

Also on the Friday schedule are Jeannie Seely and Connie Smith. It is somewhat rare to see both of these veterans on the same night, as usually one will appear on Friday and the other on Saturday. 

Joining that group of members will be very frequent Opry guest Charles Esten, Julia Cole and making his Opry debut, Whitey Morgan and the 78's. 

Looking at Saturday night, in addition to Vince, Old Crow and Gary Mule, the legendary Bill Anderson and country/bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs are listed. Emily Ann Roberts, Opry NextStage artist Chapel Hart and gospel singer Jason Crabb fill out the schedule. 

Friday May 17
7:00: Jeannie Seely, Julia Cole, Whitney Morgan & the 78s, Charles Esten
Intermission
8:15: Connie Smith, Gary Mule Deer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Vince Gill

Saturday May 18
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Ricky Skaggs, Jason Crabb, Chapel Hart, Bill Anderson
Intermission
8:15: Emily Ann Roberts, Gary Mule Deer, Opry Square Dancers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Vince Gill

As I wrote, a couple of very nice shows this weekend. 

Whitey Morgan is from Flint, Michigan and during his career he has released six studio albums and a live recording from his hometown.  Additionally, he has toured relentlessly, averaging over 125 shows annually. Rolling Stone has described him as a "Waylon Jennings acolyte...modern day outlaw [with a] hard hitting blue-collar brand of music," while NPR hailed, "Staying close to the sound and subject matter of classic outlaw artists like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and David Allan Coe, Morgan is poised to lead this hand-worn brand of country to the next generation." His latest project is being produced by Scooter Jennings. It was stated that with his Opry debut, Morgan is not only cementing his place in country music's pantheon but is also embracing a pivotal moment that signifies his evolution from a hard-touring artist to a recognized torchbearer for outlaw country's enduring legacy.

Now from 50 years ago, Saturday May 18, 1974:

1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Stonewall Jackson (host): Me & You & A Dog Named Boo
Willis Brothers: Big Daddy
Stonewall Jackson: Washed My Hands In Muddy Water/Waterloo

6:45: Rudy's
Billy Walker (host): Cross The Brazos At Waco
Charlie Louvin & Diane McCall: American Trilogy
Justin Tubb: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Billy Walker: How Far Our Love Goes

7:00: Rudy's
Roy Acuff (host): Back In The Country
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Jerry Clower: Comedy
Melba Montgomery: No Charge
Roy Acuff: The Great Speckled Bird
Charlie Walker: My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You

7:30: Standard Candy
Porter Wagoner (host): I've Never Seen So Many Happy Faces
Dolly Parton: Jolene
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Sally Goodin
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton: Run That By Me One More Time/Holding On To Nothing/The Last Thing On My Mind
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
Porter Wagoner: The Carrol County Accident
Mac McGaha: Orange Blossom Special

8:00: Martha White
Roy Drusky (host): Early Morning Rain
Jeanne Pruett: Love Me
Stu Phillips: There Must Be Another Way To Say Goodbye
Bill Carlisle: Shanghai Rooster
Roy Drusky: Second Hand Rose
Jeanne Pruett: Satin Sheets
Stu Phillips: Great El Tigre

8:30: Stephens
Bill Monroe (host): Mule Skinner Blues
The 4 Guys: Let Me Be There
Ray Pillow: Excuse Me
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Nubbing Ridge
Bill Monroe: I'm Working On A Building
The 4 Guys: Fall Away
Ray Pillow: Countryfied

2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Billy Walker (host): Things/Oh, Lonesome Me
Willis Brothers: Truck Stop
Charlie Walker: Wanting My Woman Again
Justin Tubb: As Long As There's A Sunday
Billy Walker: How Far Our Love Goes
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Justin Tubb: Loving Arms
Billy Walker: How Great Thou Art

10:00: Fender
Charlie Louvin (host): & Diane McCall: Something To Brag About
Jerry Clower: Comedy
Bill Carlisle: Have A Drink On Me
Charlie Louvin: It Almost Felt Like Love

10:15: Union 76
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Melba Montgomery: No Charge
Roy Acuff: Cabin In Gloryland

10:30: Trailblazer
Porter Wagoner (host): I've Never Seen So Many Happy Faces
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton: Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man/If Teardrops Were Pennies

10:45: Beechnut
Bill Monroe (host): Uncle Pen
The 4 Guys: Turn Your Radio On
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Black Mountain Rag
Bill Monroe: Kentucky Mandolin

11:00: Coca Cola
Roy Drusky (host): Don't It Make You Want To Go Home
Stu Phillips: There Must Be Another Way To Say Goodbye
Sherry Bryce: Don't Stop Now
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Fire On The Mountain
Roy Drusky: Burning Bridges
Sam McGee: Farewell Blues/Alabama Jubilee/Just Because
Roy Drusky: Alone With You

11:30: Elm Hill
Marty Robbins (host): I Walk Alone
Jeanne Pruett: Satin Sheets/You Don't Need To Move A Mountain
Ray Pillow: Slipping Around/Countryfied
Marty Robbins: Devil Woman/Love Me/I'm Wanting To/Big Boss Man/They'll Never Take Her Love From Me/I Couldn't Believe It Was True/El Paso/Singing The Blues

(Bob Luman was scheduled for both shows but cancelled, while Stonewall Jackson only appeared on the early show. It was nice to see Melba Montgomery on both shows that night, appearing on Roy Acuff's segments). 

Finally, from 84 years ago, May 18, 1940: 

8:00: Possum Hunters
8:15: Zeke Clements
8:30: Jack and His Missouri Mountaineers
8:45: DeFord Bailey
9:00: Crook Brothers
9:15: Monk and Sam
9:30: Fruit Jar Drinkers
9:45: Bill Monroe
10:00: Stacey Sisters
10:15: Zeke Clements
10:30: Crook Brothers
10:45: Ford Rush
11:00: Sam and Kirk McGee
11:15: Robert Lunn
11:30: DeFord Bailey
11:45: Gully Jumpers

It is really interesting looking back at some of these very old lineups, who was on and who was not. Obviously, the Opry cast was much smaller in those days, and it really was a tightknit group. 

There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Take care and be safe. 

Tuesday Night Opry 5/14 & Opry Country Classics 5/16

Coming off his recent Opry induction, T. Graham Brown is back for the Tuesday Night Opry, joined by members Rhonda Vincent, Gary Mule Deer and Riders In The Sky. Additionally, Benjamin Tod & The Lost Dog Street Band and Foy Vance will be making their Opry debuts. 

Tuesday May 14
7:00
Rhonda Vincent
Riders In The Sky
Sophia Scott
Benjamin Tod & The Lost Dog Street Band

8:15
T. Graham Brown
Gary Mule Deer
Foy Vance
Chase Rice

Benjamin Tod is the lead singer and guitarist for the Lost Dog Street Band with his wife Ashley Mae (vocals, fiddle) and Jeff Loops (bass). The group was formed in 2010 and has made the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart in 2019 with Weight of a Trigger. In 2022, Benjamin decided to retire the group, however he reversed the decision a year later. Their newest album is Survived, and they are currently touring in support of the new project. 

Foy Vance, from Northern Ireland, as garnered acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike since his independent debut album release in 2007. He released his second LP, Joy of Nothing, in 2013 on Glassnote Records which led to further critical praise and invites on tours from Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Marcus Foster, Snow Patrol and Sir Elton John. Additionally, he has headlined tours globally to sell-out crowds. Foy was the second artist signed to Gingerbread Man Records, Ed Sheeran’s label division within Atlantic Records. Foy’s debut recording with the label, The Wild Swan, was Executive Produced by Sir Elton John and released in 2016. In 2019, Foy released two companion albums, From Muscle Shoals and To Memphis, recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis. 

Foy Vance's 2021 album, Signs Of Life, marked Foy’s second studio album ‘proper’ on Gingerbread Man Records and was a testament to his abilities as a songwriter. The thoughtful and poignant album was written and played more or less entirely by Vance, with assistance from young Northern Irish producer Gareth Dunlop, and received global recognition.

The final Opry Country Classics for the Spring run will take place on Thursday night, with The Bellamy Brothers as the Spotlight Artists. 

Thursday May 16
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Bellamy Brothers
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Mae Estes, Chuck Mead, Leona Williams

Of all the artists scheduled, I am most looking forward to hearing the legendary Leona Williams. It has been a while since she has been on the Opry. 

 

Grand Ole Opry 5/10 & 5/11-Updated

It has been a busy couple of weeks at the Grand Ole Opry as first, Scotty McCreery was inducted into the Opry family and then last Friday, T. Graham Brown officially joined the cast. Unlike several others who were inducted as members last year (Jon Pardi and Sara Evans), Scotty and T. Graham have already scheduled Opry appearances. While T. Graham is on the schedule for next week's Tuesday Night Opry, Scotty is on the schedule for the upcoming Saturday night show. 

More on that in a moment, but first, a look at the Friday Night Opry. Scheduled are Opry members John Conlee, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith and Del McCoury. Frequent Opry guest Steven Curtis Chapman will be appearing, as will Easton Corbin, Kelsey Waldon and making her Opry debut, Peytan Porter. 

Saturday night will feature Scotty McCreery. Joining Scotty will be members Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Dailey & Vincent, and Jeannie Seely. Guesting will be John Morgan, A Thousand Horses and making her Opry debut, Lily Rose. 

Friday May 10
7:00: Del McCoury Band, Peytan Porter, John Conlee, Steven Curtis Chapman
Intermission
8:15: Kelsey Waldon, Connie Smith, Easton Corbin, Don Schlitz

Saturday May 11
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Dailey & Vincent, Jeannie Seely, John Morgan, Mandy Barnett
Intermission
8:15: Bill Anderson, Opry Square Dancers, A Thousand Horses, Lily Rose, Scotty McCreery

As mentioned, Peytan Porter will be making her Opry debut on Friday night while Lily Rose will be debuting on Saturday.

 Peytan Porter, during her first-ever headlining show in Nashville, shared that she received a call from Ashley McBryde, a friend, mentor and musical influence, marking one of Porter's lifelong dreams by inviting her to play the Opry. "I'm so excited and honored to be making my Opry debut," Porter said. "It's like my wedding day. While most girls dream about getting married, I've always dreamt about playing the Opry. I can't believe it's finally my turn to step into the circle." Porter reached another career milestone recently, wrapping her first-ever headlining shows dubbed the "The Road To Grown." The shows took place in her current home of Nashville and Atlanta, not far from where she was raised. Porter recently dropped her EP "GROWN." 

Lily Rose is poised to mark a significant milestone in her career as she makes her Opry debut on Saturday night. She will step into the circle the day following the release of her forthcoming EP Runnin’ Outta Time, arriving on Friday, May 10.

In a heartfelt announcement shared on social media, Rose reflected on her whirlwind journey, tracing back to her humble beginnings stocking shelves at the Opry Mills Mall as a young artist. “It all started in 2016 when I was stocking shelves overnight at this mall right here, trying to make my dreams come true,” shares Rose. “It’s called Opry Mills Mall because it’s next to the Grand Ole Opry, where I’m going to be making my debut on May 11.”

Rose’s rise to fame accelerated in 2020 with her now Gold-certified smash “Villain,” which led to a nomination for New Female Artist of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards, as well as recognition from GLAAD as their Outstanding Breakthrough Artist. The Grand Ole Opry debut announcement comes just weeks after plotting Runnin’ Outta Time: The Live Immersive Experience. Set to take the stage on the eve of her EP release at Nashville’s newly renovated Cannery Hall on Thursday, May 9, the one-night-only experience for fans and industry alike will showcase Rose’s dynamic headline-caliber performance and poignant storytelling in a perfectly blended musical and visual experience.

Since her breakout with “Villain” in 2020, the Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music / Mercury Records artist has built an international fanbase with songs “I Don’t Smoke,” “Remind Me Of You,” “Whatcha Know About That,” and more. Runnin’ Outta Time adds six more songs to her catalog with “The Goal,” “Back Pew,” “Parking Lot,” True North,” “Two Flowers,” and the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Time.”

Now from 50 years ago, Saturday May 11, 1974: 

1st show
6:30: Charlie Walker (host): Ernie Ashworth
6:45: Stu Phillips (host): Willis Brothers, Lonzo & Oscar
7:00: Roy Acuff (host): Del Wood, Bobby Lewis, Brother Oswald, Jim Mundy
7:30: Archie Campbell (host): Crook Brothers, Phil Campbell, Ray Whitley, Tommy Jones
8:00: George Morgan (host): Grandpa Jones, Bill Carlisle, Lorrie Morgan, Ramona Jones
8:30: Billy Grammer (host): Marion Worth, Justin Tubb, Fruit Jar Drinkers

2nd show
9:30: Charlie Walker (host): Willis Brothers, Lonzo & Oscar, Ernie Ashworth
10:00: Stu Phillips (host): Bill Carlisle, Jim Mundy
10:15: Roy Acuff (host): Bobby Lewis
10:30: George Morgan (host): Grandpa Jones, Lorrie Morgan
10:45: Justin Tubb (host): Del Wood, Crook Brothers
11:00: Archie Campbell (host): Tommy Jones, Phil Campbell, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Sam & Kirk McGee
11:30: Billy Grammer (host): Marion Worth, Louie Roberts, Billy Grammer, Jr. 

(Connie Smith was scheduled for both shows but cancelled).

Finally, I was going through my files and found this lineup from May 11, 1935. I assume it is pretty accurate, but I wasn't there that night so I can't confirm that fact. 

7:30: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
7:45: Delmore Brothers
8:00: Possum Hunters
8:10: Uncle Dave Macon
8:20: Gully Jumpers
8:30: Arthur Smith and Dixie Liners
8:42: Sarie and Sallie
8:47: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
9:00: Lasses and Honey
9:15: Curt Poulton and his Guitar
9:25: DeFord Bailey
9:30: Possum Hunters
9:40: Uncle Dave Macon
9:50: Smilin' Jack and his Missouri Mountaineers
10:05: Delmore Brothers
10:10: Arthur Smith and Dixie Liners
10:20: Crook Brothers Band
10:30: Fruit Jar Drinkers
10:45: Robert Lunn
10:50: Crook Brothers Band
11:00: Binkley Brothers Band
11:30: Gully Jumpers
11:20: Delmore Brothers
11:30: Fruit Jar Drinkers
11:40: DeFord Bailey
11:50: Binkley Brothers

I think I got it all correct!! 

Ok, to be fair, I mentioned Jon Pardi and Sara Evans in my opening paragraph. Jon has made one Opry appearance in 2024 and did appear on one of the Opry Country Christmas Shows in 2023. Sara, on the other hand, has not appeared since joining the cast in October, over six months ago. In looking at both Jon and Sara's schedules, there appear to be no upcoming Opry dates listed. I remember being at the Opry on the night of Sara's induction and listening to her say how much the Opry meant to her and the honor of being a member. Actions speak louder than words. 

That covers it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Take care and stay safe. 

Tuesday Night Opry 5/7 & Opry Country Classics 5/9

It is another strong lineup for the Tuesday Night Opry this week as Opry members Lady A will be making their first Opry appearance of 2024. In addition to Lady A, Ashley McBryde is back for another appearance, making it two Tuesday night shows in a row. Comedian Henry Cho, Riders In The Sky, and Craig Morgan are the other Opry members on the schedule. Frank Ray will be making a guest appearance. 

Meanwhile, Opry Country Classics on Thursday night will be celebrating Johnny PayCheck. Johnny, or course, was a former member of the Opry and was a member at the time of his death. Among those appearing will be Opry members Chris Janson and Jamey Johnson, in addition to host Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. 

Also on the schedule is Johnny's son, John PayCheck. 

John PayCheck, son of country music legend Johnny PayCheck, embodies tradition while forging his own path in the industry. He grew up surrounded by legends, with music ingrained in his everyday life. John’s musical journey began humbly as a roadie, where he learned about the business while traveling with his father. 

 

Two major events diverted him from music temporarily: his father's passing in 2003 led him to explore other passions in firefighting and technology, and the events of 9/11 spurred him to serve his country as an Army aviator. John still serves as a Reserve Army Officer in Europe. Despite his hiatus, music remained a constant thread in his life, drawing him back after 20 years.

 

As a combat veteran, farmer, and devoted family man, John’s return to music was fueled by industry support and the encouragement of fellow country music legacy kids. A CMA member and BMI songwriter, his first single “Lone Stars” charted on radio, a significant milestone in his career. With a unique vocal style and deep-rooted appreciation for classic country, he continues his family's legacy while embracing the genre's evolution. As the next generation of PayCheck emerges, John stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of country music and the profound bond with his father.

Opry Country Classics
Thursday May 9
7:00
Host: Larry Gatlin
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Jamey Johnson, Chris Janson, John PayCheck, Jesse Keith Whitley, William Michael Morgan, Georgette Jones

As mentioned, two very solid shows this week and I am happy that the Opry is taking the time to remember Johnny PayCheck. 

Grand Ole Opry 5/3 & 5/4

Just two short weeks after inducting Scotty McCreery as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, another member will be added on Friday night as T. Graham Brown becomes the newest member of the cast. T. Graham will become the 74th current member of the Opry. 

T. Graham Brown came to Nashville in the early 1980s. His initial entry to Country Radio was the sad and soulful “Drowning In Memories.” That Top-40 single helped him to establish himself, and by the winter of 1986, he had warmed up to audiences with the bluesy hit “I Tell It Like It Used To Be.” Other hits quickly followed, with his first self-penned release “Hell And High Water,” which became his first number one song. “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again” and “Don’t Go To Strangers” were the next releases, which all became chart-toppers. The soulful vocal stylings of T. Graham Brown were all over the airwaves, as his sophomore release Brilliant Conversationalist added more titles to his arsenal of hits, such as the seductive “The Last Resort,” and “She Couldn’t Love Me Anymore.” 

At the same time his singles were climbing the charts, voice could be heard on radio, and he could be seen on television. His sense of style provided the platform for a successful series of cameos in commercials for brands such as Coca-Cola, Harrah's Casino, Burger King and Taco Bell. 

It was the gripping 1998 release about his battles with alcohol, "Wine Into Water" which helped him introduce his music to Christian audiences. This iconic song has been recorded by over a hundred artists, including Loretta Lynn. In recent years, his first ever Gospel Album, Forever Changed, netted him a Grammy nomination. 

In addition to his recording career, T. Graham has also branched out into television and films, along with acting in a stage play. 

As T. Graham has said, "I'm having more fun out there now than I ever have had." He continues to work on new material, including a Gospel album and keeps up a heavy touring and personal appearance schedule. 

We all know that T. Graham has dreamed of becoming an Opry member for decades and many of us were hoping that the day would come. It finally will happen on Friday night, making for a lot of happy fans. 

Vince Gill, who extended the invitation to T. Graham, is on the schedule for Friday night and I imagine Vince will do the honors of doing the formal induction. Along with Vince, Opry members John Conlee, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely, Pam Tillis and Mark Wills are all on the schedule. In fact, the only non-Opry member is Phillip Lammonds, who will be making his Opry debut. 

Vince Gill and Mark Wills are back on the schedule for Saturday night, where members Connie Smith, Mandy Barnett and Steve Wariner will be performing. Stephanie Urbina Jones, Opry NextStage artist Elvie Shane and Emily Nenni, who will be making her Opry debut, round out the schedule. 

Friday May 3
7:00: Mark Wills, John Conlee, Jeannie Seely, T. Graham Brown
Intermission
8:15: Pam Tillis, Don Schlitz, Phillip Lammonds, Vince Gill

Saturday May 4
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Mark Wills, Emily Nenni, Connie Smith, Elvie Shane
Intermission
8:15: Steve Wariner, Mandy Barnett, Opry Square Dancers, Stephanie Urbina Jones, Vince Gill

I think we can all agree that there are two very nice shows on the Opry schedule this weekend with a great group of Opry members. 

As mentioned, Phillip Lammonds and Emily Nenni are making their Opry debuts. 

Phillip Lammonds has carved out a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter & a behind-the-scenes hit maker for Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Kellie Pickler, Hootie & The Blowfish & Craig Morgan among others. The rootsy-yet-refined Cowboy Things marks his long overdue album debut – and the rare moment an unsung hero steps up to the mic. Choosing 11 heartfelt, plainspoken tracks from across his career, he shows off his well-established penchant for worldly wisdom and casual country-boy flair – boiling the big picture down to bite sized chunks of unadorned truth and featuring his A-list group of friends. Along with his producer Lee Brice, Darius Rucker, Pam Tillis, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and even actor Bill Murray get involved, all helping showcase Lammonds’ unique spark in unfiltered style.

Emily Nenni has emerged as one of the freshest voices in Nashville with a sound rooted in classic honky-tonk. Over the years, she has toured with artists such as Charley Crockett, Kelsey Waldon and 49 Winchester. 

 
Now from 50 years ago, Saturday May 4, 1974: 

1st show
6:30: Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper (host): Bill Carlisle
6:45: Bobby Lord (host): Willis Brothers
7:00: Billy Grammer (host): Connie Eaton, Joe & Rose Lee Maphis
7:30: Stu Phillips (host): Connie Smith, Hugh X Lewis, Crook Brothers, Tennessee Travelers
8:00: Charlie Louvin (host): Lonzo & Oscar, Louie Roberts, Diane McCall, Tommy Jones
8:30: Billy Walker (host): Justin Tub, Arlene Harden, David Rogers, Fruit Jar Drinkers

2nd show
9:30: Bobby Lord (host): Skeeter Willis, Connie Smith, Louie Roberts, Tommy Jones
10:00: Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper (host): Bill Carlisle, Connie Eaton 
10:15: Billy Grammer (host): Joe & Rose Lee Maphis
10:30: Justin Tubb (host): Lonzo & Oscar
10:45: Stu Phillips (host): Brother Oswald, Crook Brothers, Tennessee Travelers
11:00: Charlie Louvin (host): Diane McCall, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Sam McGee, David Rogers
11:30: Billy Walker (host): Arlene Harden, Hugh X Lewis

Finally, May 4, 1991, future Grand Ole Opry member Travis Tritt made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Here is the running order from that night 33 years ago: 

1st show
6:30: Bonanza
Jimmy Dickens (host): I'm Little But I'm Loud
Wilma Lee Cooper: I Dreamed About Mama Last Night
Jimmy Dickens: Shopping For Dresses

6:45: Country Music Hall Of Fame
Grandpa Jones (host): Apple Jack
Skeeter Davis: The End Of The World
Bill Carlisle: Worried Man Blues
Grandpa Jones: Dear Old Sunny South By The Sea

7:00: Shoney's
Porter Wagoner (host): Tennessee Saturday Night
Jean Shepard: The Waltz Of The Angels
Billy Walker: Funny How Time Slips Away
Del Reeves: The Race Is On
Jim & Jesse: Thanks For The Trip To Paradise
Porter Wagoner: I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name

7:30: Standard Candy
Jack Greene: Your Love Takes Good Care Of Me
Ray Pillow: 'Til The Best Comes Along
Shelly West: Carless Heart
Travis Tritt: Call Someone Who Cares/Help Me Hold On/Country Club
Jack Greene: You Are My Treasure

8:00: Martha White
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Connie Smith: Then & Only Then/How Great Thou Art
Jimmy C Newman: La Cajun Band/Cajun Stripper
Opry Square Dance Band & The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Gray Eagle
Roy Acuff: Once More

8:30: Pops Rite
Bill Anderson (host): Southern Fried
The 4 Guys: Turn Around, Look At Me
Jim Ed Brown: Just For Old Times Sake
Charlie Louvin: Mama's Angels
The Whites: Happy Birthday Buck/Move It On Over
Bill Anderson: A World Of Make Believe

2nd show
9:30: Dollar General
Porter Wagoner (host): Y'all Come
George Hamilton IV: Abilene
Jeannie Seely: That May Be All I Need To Know
Roy Drusky: Mississippi
Jan Howard: Evil On Your Mind
Porter Wagoner: Satisfied

10:00: Little Debbie
Grandpa Jones (host): Mountain Dew
Jean Shepard: I'll Hold You In My Heart
Stonewall Jackson: Life To Go
Grandpa Jones: Fallen Leaves

10:15: Tennessee Pride/Sunbeam
Roy Acuff (host): Night Train To Memphis
Jim & Jesse: It's A Lonesome Feeling/Border Ride

10:30: Pet Milk
Bill Anderson (host): Wild Weekend
Del Reeves: The Love Bug
Bill Anderson: City Lights

10:45: BC Powder
Jimmy Dickens (host): Family Reunion
Connie Smith: You've Got Me Right Where You Want Me
Opry Square Dance Band & The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Liberty
Jimmy Dickens: What Will I Do Then

11:00: Coca Cola
Jimmy C Newman (host): Cajun's Dream
Justin Tubb: Sing Blue Eyed Elaine Again
Charlie Walker: A Way To Free Myself
The Whites: Down In Louisiana/Swing Down Chariot
Jimmy C Newman: Jambalaya

11:30: Creamette
Jim Ed Brown (host): Southern Loving
Charlie Louvin: Will You Still Visit Me On Sundays
Bill Carlisle: Have A Drink On Me
The 4 Guys: Look Out For Me, O Muddy Water/Way Down In Kokomo
Jim Ed Brown: The 3 Bells

Hank Snow as scheduled to appear on both shows but cancelled, and as noticed, Travis Tritt only appeared on the first show. 

There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting. I hope, as always, that everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend and congratulations again to T. Graham Brown on his long overdue induction as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Take care and be safe.