Updated: On Saturday night, Jamie O'Neal has cancelled for both shows and replaced by Cherryholmes
Here is the line-up for this week's Grand Ole Opry shows. There are 2 shows both Friday and Saturday night, with Friday having a very strong line-up as the Opry is doing its part for breast cancer awareness. Looking the Friday night line-up, both shows are exactly the same with the exception of the third slot in the second segment. Jim Ed Brown is on the first show and The Whites are on the second show. Usually, you will see some variety in the shows and also you will see some performers on the first show and not on the second show, and some on the second show and not on the first. It is the same for Saturday night with the exception of the second slot in the third segment of the show. Kind of strange. Anyways, here are the line-ups:
Friday October 2:
First Show
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jo Dee Messina
7:30: Lorrie Morgan(host); Jean Shepard; Jim Ed Brown; Caitlin Lynn; Mike Snider
8:00: Bill Anderson(host); Connie Smith; Terri Clark
8:30: Jeannie Seely(host); Mindy Smith; Carrie Underwood
Second Show
9:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jo Dee Messina
10:00: Lorrie Morgan(host); Jean Shepard; The Whites; Caitlin Lynn; Mike Snider
10:30: Bill Adnerson(host); Connie Smith; Terri Clark
11:00: Jeannie Seely(host); Mindy Smith; Carrie Underwood
Before we leave Friday night, there is still one slot to fill on the first segment of each show. However, I know that they are having a special moment where Carrie Underwood will light a switch to turn the barn backdrop pink for the night. That may be why only one guest is scheduled for that first segment. Ray Price is scheduled for a concert at the Acuff Theater on Friday night, so it is possible that he could stop over at the Opry for a song or two. They have done that in the past. Also, Robin Roberts from Good Morning America will be on the first show as a special announcer. Finally, when they first announced that these shows would be dedicated to breast cancer awareness, I was under the assumption that most of the talent on Friday night would be female and that is the way it turned out, with 4 male performers on the first show and 3 on the second.
Saturday October 3:
First Show
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jimmy C. Newman; Cherryholmes
7:30: Mike Snider(host); Jack Greene; Grand Master Fiddle Champion; Gene Watson
8:00: Jean Shepard(host); Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Hal Ketchum(host); Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top-X-Press; The Whites
Second Show
9:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jimmy C. Newman; Cherryholmes
10:00: Mike Snider(host); Jack Greene; Grand Master Fiddle Champion; Gene Watson
10:30: Jean Shepard(host); Stonewall Jackson; Opry Square Dancers
11:00: Hal Ketchum(host); Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press; The Whites
One slot to fill on each show before the Square Dancers. Dailey & Vincent will be the host at the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. They have had an amazing two year run since teaming up in bluegrass. They have been on the Opry several times and it is suprising that they are not on the Opry schedule for Saturday considering that they are going to be at the record shop.
Next weekend is the Opry's 84th birthday celebration.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
October Opry Highlights
With the month of October upon us, I wanted to highlight historical moments that have taken place in Opry history during the month of October. Traditionally, October has been a busy month for the Opry, as October was formally known as Country Music Month. In addition, the Opry has held their annual birthday celebration during the month. And, with the CMA awards being held in October for a number of years, it was traditionally the month that new inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame were announced. Let's take a look back:
Several Grand Ole Opry members celebrate Opry anniversaries during the month:
>October 1, 2005: Dierks Bentley(4 years)
>October 6,1990: Garth Brooks(19 years)
>October 25, 2003: Del McCoury(9 years)
>October 27, 2007: Josh Turner(2 years)
Looking at Grand Ole Opry history, the following historical events took place in October:
>October 5, 1925, The National Life & Insurance Company opens Nashville radio station WSM, broadcasting at 1,000 watts.
>October 1932, WSM radio increases its power to 50,000 watts on a clear channel frequency. This power was crucial to the Opry's future success.
>October 1934, the Opry rents the 800-seat Hillsboro Theater and begins broadcasting its shows from that location. The show's platooning system begins here, as the performers play two 15-minute segments in front of separate audiences.
>October 14, 1939, the NBC radio network begins carrying a half-hour Opry segment, hosted by Roy Acuff and sponsored by Prince Albert Tabacco. The show attracts mostly regional affiliates. In 1943, NBC extended its Opry network to 143 stations.
>October 28, 1939, Bill Monroe becomes a member of the Opry and performs "Muleskinner Blues." George D. Hay is so taken with Monroe's performance that he declares that if Monroe ever wants to leave the Opry, he'll have to fire himself.
>October 2, 1954, Elvis Presley makes his one and only Opry appearance. He sings Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky." Presley was nervous singing the song in a much faster tempo than what Bill Monroe recorded, but Monroe reportedly told Elvis that if it helped his career, it was fine with him. Later, after Presley's huge success with the faster version of the song, Monroe would re-record it at the faster 4/4 version instead of the waltz, and that was the way he performed the song for the rest of his career.
>October 1955, Jim Reeves joined the Opry.
>October 1959, Jan Howard makes her first Opry appearance.
>October 15, 1960, Loretta Lynn makes her Grand Ole Opry debut.
>October 27, 1962, Sonny James becomes an Opry member.
>October 14, 1966, Del Reeves joins the Grand Ole Opry.
>October 1970, Bill Monroe was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1973, Patsy Cline elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1975, Minnie Pearl elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1976, Kitty Wells elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1978, Grandpa Jones elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1979, Hank Snow elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1982, Marty Robbins elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 1983, Jimmy Dickens elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 1985, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1987, Rod Brasfield elected to the Hall of Fame
>October 1988, Loretta Lynn elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 14, 1989, Holly Dunn joined the Opry. She would remain a member until giving up the music business and moving to New Mexico to become an artist.
>October 6, 1990, Garth Brooks becomes an Opry member. He was introduced first on the Opry by Johnny Russell, and he insisted that Johnny be the one to formally induct him into the Opry. On a side note, this was the night of Alan Jackson's first appearance on the Opry. He would later become a member. While not on the Opry very often, Garth still calls his Opry membership the most important achievement of his career.
>October 19, 1991, Grand Ole Opry announcer Grant Turner died after his last show. He became the Opry's announcer in 1944 and from then until his death was considered the voice of the Opry. He previously had been elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1981.
>October 1992, George Jones elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 23, 1992, Roy Acuff makes his final Opry appearance. This was on a Friday night and he performed his segment sitting in a director's chair. The previous Saturday night was his last Saturday Opry show. He would die one month later.
As always, I hope you enjoy our little look back at Opry history.
Several Grand Ole Opry members celebrate Opry anniversaries during the month:
>October 1, 2005: Dierks Bentley(4 years)
>October 6,1990: Garth Brooks(19 years)
>October 25, 2003: Del McCoury(9 years)
>October 27, 2007: Josh Turner(2 years)
Looking at Grand Ole Opry history, the following historical events took place in October:
>October 5, 1925, The National Life & Insurance Company opens Nashville radio station WSM, broadcasting at 1,000 watts.
>October 1932, WSM radio increases its power to 50,000 watts on a clear channel frequency. This power was crucial to the Opry's future success.
>October 1934, the Opry rents the 800-seat Hillsboro Theater and begins broadcasting its shows from that location. The show's platooning system begins here, as the performers play two 15-minute segments in front of separate audiences.
>October 14, 1939, the NBC radio network begins carrying a half-hour Opry segment, hosted by Roy Acuff and sponsored by Prince Albert Tabacco. The show attracts mostly regional affiliates. In 1943, NBC extended its Opry network to 143 stations.
>October 28, 1939, Bill Monroe becomes a member of the Opry and performs "Muleskinner Blues." George D. Hay is so taken with Monroe's performance that he declares that if Monroe ever wants to leave the Opry, he'll have to fire himself.
>October 2, 1954, Elvis Presley makes his one and only Opry appearance. He sings Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky." Presley was nervous singing the song in a much faster tempo than what Bill Monroe recorded, but Monroe reportedly told Elvis that if it helped his career, it was fine with him. Later, after Presley's huge success with the faster version of the song, Monroe would re-record it at the faster 4/4 version instead of the waltz, and that was the way he performed the song for the rest of his career.
>October 1955, Jim Reeves joined the Opry.
>October 1959, Jan Howard makes her first Opry appearance.
>October 15, 1960, Loretta Lynn makes her Grand Ole Opry debut.
>October 27, 1962, Sonny James becomes an Opry member.
>October 14, 1966, Del Reeves joins the Grand Ole Opry.
>October 1970, Bill Monroe was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1973, Patsy Cline elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1975, Minnie Pearl elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1976, Kitty Wells elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1978, Grandpa Jones elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1979, Hank Snow elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1982, Marty Robbins elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 1983, Jimmy Dickens elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 1985, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 1987, Rod Brasfield elected to the Hall of Fame
>October 1988, Loretta Lynn elected to the Hall of Fame.
>October 14, 1989, Holly Dunn joined the Opry. She would remain a member until giving up the music business and moving to New Mexico to become an artist.
>October 6, 1990, Garth Brooks becomes an Opry member. He was introduced first on the Opry by Johnny Russell, and he insisted that Johnny be the one to formally induct him into the Opry. On a side note, this was the night of Alan Jackson's first appearance on the Opry. He would later become a member. While not on the Opry very often, Garth still calls his Opry membership the most important achievement of his career.
>October 19, 1991, Grand Ole Opry announcer Grant Turner died after his last show. He became the Opry's announcer in 1944 and from then until his death was considered the voice of the Opry. He previously had been elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1981.
>October 1992, George Jones elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
>October 23, 1992, Roy Acuff makes his final Opry appearance. This was on a Friday night and he performed his segment sitting in a director's chair. The previous Saturday night was his last Saturday Opry show. He would die one month later.
As always, I hope you enjoy our little look back at Opry history.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
October Is Opry Birthday Month
With the Opry's 84th Birthday celebration coming up in October, the Opry has announced a series of events and activities that are scheduled throughout the month:
Thursday October 1: The Opry kicks off the month with Opry Country Classics and a salute to the "Perfect Country and Western Song," featuring Spotlight Artist Ray Price.
Friday October 2: The Opry goes Pink as the Opry joins the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two Opry performances at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Carrie Underwood will take the stage to "flip the switch," turning the Opry's signature barn pink in support of the groups Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The shows will also include performances from Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Mindy Smith, Jo Dee Messina, and many more, as well as activities recognizing breast cancer survivors and continuing the fight against the disease.
Also, Friday October 2, Ray Price will be in concert at the Acuff Theater.
Saturday October 3: the Grand Ole Opry will have two performances at 7:00 and 9:30, featuring Hal Ketchum, Gene Watson, Jamie O"Neal, and many more.
Tuesday October 6: The Tuesday Night Opry will feature performances by Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan, Hal Ketchum and more.
Thursday October 8: Opry Country Classics will be at the Ryman Auditorium featuring Hal Ketchum and more.
Friday and Saturday October 9 and 10: The Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash. The Opry will have one show on Friday night at 7:00pm and a special birthday concert featuring Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers on Saturday at 3:00 at the Acuff Theater. On Saturday night, there will be two Opry shows at 7:00 and 9:30. Plus, fans can make a full day of fun on Saturday at the Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White, offering music, fun, and special events beginning at 11am. Also, Diamond Rio will sign copies of their new CD, THE REASON, and their new book, "Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio" in the Opry Shop on Saturday from 5-6:30. Birthday Bash weekend will include performances by Josh Turner, Montgomery Gentry, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Lorrie Morgan and more.
Also being featured later in the month of October are Justin Moore, Wade Bowen, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, Whitney Duncan, Keith Anderson, Eric Church, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, The Oak Ridge Boys, Martina McBride, Jimmy Wayne, Del McCoury, Gloriana and, on the final weekend of the month, Keith Urban.
Thursday October 1: The Opry kicks off the month with Opry Country Classics and a salute to the "Perfect Country and Western Song," featuring Spotlight Artist Ray Price.
Friday October 2: The Opry goes Pink as the Opry joins the fight against breast cancer by "going pink" during two Opry performances at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Carrie Underwood will take the stage to "flip the switch," turning the Opry's signature barn pink in support of the groups Women Rock for the Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The shows will also include performances from Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Mindy Smith, Jo Dee Messina, and many more, as well as activities recognizing breast cancer survivors and continuing the fight against the disease.
Also, Friday October 2, Ray Price will be in concert at the Acuff Theater.
Saturday October 3: the Grand Ole Opry will have two performances at 7:00 and 9:30, featuring Hal Ketchum, Gene Watson, Jamie O"Neal, and many more.
Tuesday October 6: The Tuesday Night Opry will feature performances by Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan, Hal Ketchum and more.
Thursday October 8: Opry Country Classics will be at the Ryman Auditorium featuring Hal Ketchum and more.
Friday and Saturday October 9 and 10: The Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash. The Opry will have one show on Friday night at 7:00pm and a special birthday concert featuring Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers on Saturday at 3:00 at the Acuff Theater. On Saturday night, there will be two Opry shows at 7:00 and 9:30. Plus, fans can make a full day of fun on Saturday at the Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White, offering music, fun, and special events beginning at 11am. Also, Diamond Rio will sign copies of their new CD, THE REASON, and their new book, "Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio" in the Opry Shop on Saturday from 5-6:30. Birthday Bash weekend will include performances by Josh Turner, Montgomery Gentry, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Lorrie Morgan and more.
Also being featured later in the month of October are Justin Moore, Wade Bowen, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, Whitney Duncan, Keith Anderson, Eric Church, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, The Oak Ridge Boys, Martina McBride, Jimmy Wayne, Del McCoury, Gloriana and, on the final weekend of the month, Keith Urban.
Opry Country Classics-Thursday October 1
Here is the line-up for this week's Opry Country Classics-October 1
7:00-9:00
This week: The Perfect Country & Western Song
Host: T.G. Sheppard
Spotlight Artist: Ray Price
Also Appearing: Rhett Akins; Jim Ed Brown; Rebecca Lynn Howard; Opry Square Dancers; Ray Pillow; Chris Scruggs; Chris Young
7:00-9:00
This week: The Perfect Country & Western Song
Host: T.G. Sheppard
Spotlight Artist: Ray Price
Also Appearing: Rhett Akins; Jim Ed Brown; Rebecca Lynn Howard; Opry Square Dancers; Ray Pillow; Chris Scruggs; Chris Young
Tuesday Night Opry-9/29
Here is the line-up for tonight's Tuesday Night Opry:
7:00: Riders In The Sky; Mandy Barnett
7:30: Jeannie Seely; The Grascals
Intermission
8:15: John Conlee; Point of Grace
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Charlie Daniels Band
7:00: Riders In The Sky; Mandy Barnett
7:30: Jeannie Seely; The Grascals
Intermission
8:15: John Conlee; Point of Grace
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Charlie Daniels Band
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Grand Ole Opry Line-up-9/25 & 9/26
Here is this week's Grand Ole Opry line-ups:
Friday September 25:
7:00: Mike Snider(host); Jimmy C. Newman
7:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jan Howard; Joey + Rory
8:00: Jim Ed Brown(host); w/Helen Cornelius; Jack Greene; Steep Canyon Rangers
8:30: Pam Tillis(host); Stonewall Jackson; Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; The Whites
Saturday September 26:
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jimmy C. Newman
7:30: Jeanne Seely(host); Jim Ed Brown; Orleans
8:00: Pam Tillis(host); Charlie Louvin; The Whites; Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Mike Snider(host); Jack Greene; Craig Morgan
Notes:
>Charlie Louvin will be the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree
>Again, only 1 show on Saturday night.
>A couple of slots to fill: 1 on Friday and 1 on Saturday, both in the opening segment
Friday September 25:
7:00: Mike Snider(host); Jimmy C. Newman
7:30: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jan Howard; Joey + Rory
8:00: Jim Ed Brown(host); w/Helen Cornelius; Jack Greene; Steep Canyon Rangers
8:30: Pam Tillis(host); Stonewall Jackson; Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; The Whites
Saturday September 26:
7:00: Jimmy Dickens(host); Jimmy C. Newman
7:30: Jeanne Seely(host); Jim Ed Brown; Orleans
8:00: Pam Tillis(host); Charlie Louvin; The Whites; Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Mike Snider(host); Jack Greene; Craig Morgan
Notes:
>Charlie Louvin will be the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree
>Again, only 1 show on Saturday night.
>A couple of slots to fill: 1 on Friday and 1 on Saturday, both in the opening segment
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday Night Opry 9/22 & Opry Country Classics 9/24
Here is the line-up for the Tuesday Night Opry-September 22nd
7:00: Bill Anderson; Justin Moore
7:30: Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; Sunny Sweeney
Intermission
8:15: George Hamilton IV; Darryl Worley
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Trace Adkins
Here is the line-up for Opry Country Classics-September 24th
7:00-9:00
This week, A Salute to George Jones
Host: Vince Gill
Spotlight Artist: George Jones
Also Appearing: Jimmy Dickens; Jamey Johnson; Lorrie Morgan; Opry Square Dancers; Tanya Tucker
We have discussed the quality of the Opry Country Classics shows in the past. This week's show is a great example of how this show should be. A salute to a great, classic Opry artist, and a great line-up of talent. I would not be suprised if this was a sold-out show. Hopefully, this will start a trend and we will see better shows.
7:00: Bill Anderson; Justin Moore
7:30: Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys; Sunny Sweeney
Intermission
8:15: George Hamilton IV; Darryl Worley
8:45: Jimmy Dickens; Trace Adkins
Here is the line-up for Opry Country Classics-September 24th
7:00-9:00
This week, A Salute to George Jones
Host: Vince Gill
Spotlight Artist: George Jones
Also Appearing: Jimmy Dickens; Jamey Johnson; Lorrie Morgan; Opry Square Dancers; Tanya Tucker
We have discussed the quality of the Opry Country Classics shows in the past. This week's show is a great example of how this show should be. A salute to a great, classic Opry artist, and a great line-up of talent. I would not be suprised if this was a sold-out show. Hopefully, this will start a trend and we will see better shows.
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