Opry100 continues with another full week of shows beginning with the Tuesday Night Opry and concluding with Opry Country Classics on Thursday night with a show dedicated to Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Bare, who is celebrating his 90th birthday.
Beginning with the Tuesday Night Opry, Opry members Mandy Barnett, Craig Morgan and Rhonda Vincent are on the schedule. Comedian John Crist, and bluegrass will be represented by Chris Jones & The Night Drivers.
Tuesday April 8
7:00: Mandy Barnett, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Travis Denning, Craig Morgan
Intermission
8:20: Jenna Paulette, John Crist, Drake Milligan, Rhonda Vincent
Now turning to the Wednesday Night Opry, Opry members Lady A, Lauren Alaina and Dailey & Vincent are scheduled to appear. Another name on the schedule is songwriter Tom Douglas, who a few years back did a series of shows in the Circle Room. In addition, Rhett Akins is scheduled.
Wednesday April 9
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Karley Scott Collins, Rhett Akins, Lauren Alaina
Intermission
8:20: Alyssa Bonagura, Tom Douglas, Lady A
The week concludes with Opry Country Classics on Thursday night, dedicated to Bobby Bare.
Opry Country Classics Thursday April 10
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Jamey Johnson
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Sunny Sweeney, The Malpass Brothers, Don Schlitz
Bobby Bare is being celebrated with an entire week of shows in Nashville. In addition to Thursday night at the Opry, there will be shows Monday night at the Basement East, Wednesday night at The Bluebird Cafe and Saturday at the Country Music Hall of Fame. All of the shows will be hosted by Bobby Bare Jr. Bobby Bare Jr. did note that his father will be unable to attend any of the shows, which will be livestreamed so Bobby and his wife will be able to watch from their home.
It looks like another fine week of shows.
I am confused - Thursday's Country Classic is "dedicated" to Bobby Bare but the Spotlight Artist is Jamey Johnson. I have always loved Bobby Bare and his music. Great that The Malpass Brothers will be on this week. It is also great that they plan to do the Opry Member Dedications (ie, your mention of the one for Bill Anderson in July). Same about Bill, love him and his music. It seems the Opry has found that bluegrass music is becoming more popular in the mainstream, Rhonda of course, Danny Paisley last week (great artist), and now Chris Jones and The Night Drivers; hope they keep them coming !!!
ReplyDeleteIf you read the end of the post, Bobby cannot attend. So Jamie being the spotlight artist is perfectly fine and not being disrespectful. Ez
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