Grand Ole Opry 7/25 & 7/26

We have come upon the last weekend in July. Many of the Opry's members are off on the road, appearing at fairs, music festivals, arenas and stadiums. However, there are some who are not out on the road and several of them will be appearing on the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. 

Taking a look at the Friday Night Opry, members John Conlee, Charlie McCoy and Rhonda Vincent are on the schedule, while on Saturday night, four different Opry members will be appearing: T. Graham Brown, Riders In The Sky, Don Schlitz and Connie Smith. Finally, in what will be the final Sunday Night Opry until October, T. Graham Brown and Riders In The Sky are back to make it a two-show weekend. 

There is a lot of variety in those who will be making guest appearances this weekend. Veteran country music artist Darryl Worley is set for Friday, along with Opry NextStage artist Avery Anna, Neon Union and making his Opry debut, Gary Nicholson. 

There is another Opry debut on Saturday night with Callum Kerr scheduled. He will be joined by Mae Estes, Brennley Brown and comedian Brian Bates. Finally, Sunday night is very interesting in the collection of artists listed: formerly of Highway 101, Paulette Carlson is scheduled, as is husband/wife bluegrass artists Darin & Brooke Aldridge. Bryce Leatherwood, Wendy Moten and Restless Road will be making appearances, and finally, gospel music legend Russ Taff finishes out the lineup. 

Friday July 25
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, Gary Nicholson, Neon Union, Darryl Worley
Intermission
8:20: John Conlee, Ryan Larkins, Avery Anna, Charlie McCoy

Saturday July 26
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, T. Graham Brown, Brennley Brown, Callum Kerr, Don Schlitz
Intermission
8:20: Connie Smith, Opry Square Dancers, Brian Bates, Mae Estes, Riders In The Sky

Sunday July 27
7:00: T. Graham Brown, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Restless Road, Russ Taff
Intermission
8:20: Paulette Carlson Bryce Leatherwood, Wendy Moten, Riders In The Sky

As mentioned, there are two Opry debuts this weekend, Gary Nicholson and Callum Kerr. Gary Nicholson is a singer/songwriter who has written or co-written over 700 songs. Among those songs are "One More Last Chance" by Vince Gill, "The Trouble with the Truth," recorded by Patty Loveless, and Don Williams' "That's the Thing About Love." His songs have also been recorded by Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Ringo Starr and Waylon Jennings, among others. In addition to his songwriting credits, he is a Grammy-winning producer, having helmed five albums for Delbert McClinton, earning two Grammy Awards along the way. He is a proud inductee of both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Regarding his Opry debut, he said “It is a great thrill and honor to make my debut appearance on the Opry. I have performed numerous times through the years as a sideman for various artists, but it is so special to perform my songs under my own name. I never dreamed when I moved to Nashville in 1980 that I would someday have this opportunity, being mostly behind the scenes as a songwriter, sideman, and producer. I am very thankful that the Opry is recognizing songwriters.”

Callum Kerr's debut EP, Roots Under Me, is set to release on July 25. The EP showcases his rich songwriting and an ability to fuse twangy country with broad folk rock influences. His background is a compelling mixture of Scottish heritage and Texas upbringing, now centered in Nashville. 

As Opry 100 continues, for this week I am going to go back in Opry history and compare lineups from the weekend of July 25 & 26 through the years. I find it interesting to see how the lineups and the number of artists per show has changed in the past 30 years. 

Friday July 25, 1986
1st show
6:30: Del Reeves (host): Wilma Lee Cooper, Roy Drusky, Jeanne Pruett, David Houston
7:00: Bill Anderson (host): Mel McDaniel, Skeeter Davis, The 4 Guys
7:30: Roy Acuff (host): Charlie Walker, Minnie Pearl
8:00: Bill Monroe (host): Jean Shepard, George Hamilton IV, Billy Walker
8:30: Jack Greene (host): Jimmy C Newman, Gene Watson

2nd show
9:30: Bill Anderson (host): The 4 Guys, Jeannie Seely, Mel McDaniel
10:00: Roy Acuff (host): Charlie Louvin, Lorrie Morgan, Ray Pillow, Justin Tubb
10:30: Bill Monroe (host): Skeeter Davis, The Carlisles, Gene Watson
11:00: Jimmy C Newman (host): Jean Shepard, Charlie Walker, David Houston
11:30: Billy Walker (host): George Hamilton IV, Jack Greene

Saturday July 26
1st show
6:30: Bill Anderson (host): The 4 Guys
6:45: Charlie Walker (host): Lorrie Morgan
7:00: George Hamilton IV (host): Jean Shepard, Justin Tubb, Charlie Louvin
7:30: Roy Acuff (host): Jeanne Pruett, Teddy Wilburn, Roy Drusky, The Crook Brothers, Stoney Mountain Cloggers
8:00: Ray Pillow (host): Wilma Lee Cooper, Vic Willis Trio, Sylvia
8:30: Jimmy C Newman (host): Jeannie Seely, David Houston, Del Wood, The Carlisles

2nd show
9:30: George Hamilton IV (host): Stu Phillips, Lorrie Morgan, Charlie Louvin, 
10:00: Ray Pillow (host): Sylvia
10:15: Roy Acuff (host): Jean Shepard
10:30: Charlie Walker (host): Teddy Wilburn
10:45: Roy Drusky (host): Jeanne Pruett, The Crook Brothers, Stoney Mountain Cloggers
11:00: Jimmy C Newman (host): Wilma Lee Cooper, Vic Willis Trio, Justin Tubb
11:30: The 4 Guys (host): Jeannie Seely, David Houston, The Carlisles


Friday July 25, 1997
1st show
6:30: Del Reeves (host): Skeeter Davis, Bill Carlisle, Jean Shepard, Ray Pillow
7:00: Porter Wagoner (host): Oswald & Charlie, Jack Greene, Jeanne Pruett, Jimmy C Newman
7:30: Grandpa Jones (host): Wilma Lee Cooper, Stu Phillips, Jeannie Seely, Charlie Walker
8:00: Bill Anderson (host): Jan Howard, The 4 Guys, Connie Smith
8:30: Mike Snider (host): Martina McBride, The Whites

2nd show
9:30: Porter Wagoner (host): Charlie Louvin, Jimmy C Newman, Martina McBride
10:00: Grandpa Jones (host): Del Reeves, Jeanne Pruett, Jack Greene, The Whites
10:30: Bill Anderson (host): Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson, Ray Pillow, Jan Howard
11:00: Mike Snider (host): Connie Smith, Stu Phillips, Jeannie Seely
11:30: Johnny Russell (host): Charlie Walker, Justin Tubb

Saturday July 26, 1997
1st show
6:30: Grandpa Jones (host): Jean Shepard
6:45: Jack Greene (host): Bill Carlisle
7:00: Porter Wagoner (host): Oswald & Charlie, Jimmy C Newman, Jeanne Pruett, Wilma Lee Cooper
7:30: World Vision Youth Ambassadors, Skeeter Davis, The 4 Guys, Charlie Walker, Mila Mason
8:00: Bill Anderson (host): Jan Howard, Charlie Louvin, Johnny Russell, Melvin Sloan Dancers, Opry Square Dance Band
8:30: Mike Snider (host): The Whites, The Stevens Sisters, Jeannie Seely

2nd show
9:30: Porter Wagoner (host): Jeanne Pruett, Ray Pillow, Charlie Louvin, Darrell McCall
10:00: Grandpa Jones (host): Jan Howard
10:15: Bill Anderson (host): Jean Shepard
10:30: Jimmy C Newman (host): The Stevens Sisters
10:45: Mike Snider (host): Melvin Sloan Dancers, Opry Square Dance Band
11:00: Jack Greene (host): Del Reeves, The 4 Guys
11:30: Johnny Russell (host): Jeannie Seely, The Whites

Friday July 25, 2003: 
7:30: Porter Wagoner (host): The Whites, George Hamilton IV, Billy Currington
8:00: John Conlee (host): Jan Howard, Trent Summar & The New Row Mob, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
8:30: Jimmy Dickens (host): Jean Shepard, Bering Strait
9:00: Bill Anderson (host): Osborne Brothers, T. Graham Brown
9:30: Mike Snider (host): Josh Turner, T. Graham Brown

Saturday July 26, 2003
1st show
6:30: Jimmy Dickens (host): Connie Smith, Jim Ed Brown
7:00: Bill Anderson (host): Rachel Proctor, Martina McBride, Earle Scruggs
8:00: Porter Wagoner (host): Jimmy C Newman, Osborne Brothers, Jean Shepard, Hal Ketchum, Opry Square Dance Band, Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Jeannie Seely (host): Jack Greene, Holly Dunn, T. Graham Brown

2nd show
9:30: Jimmy Dickens (host): T. Graham Brown, Connie Smith
10:00: Porter Wagoner (host): Jimmy C Newman, Jeannie Seely, Hal Ketchum, Earl Scruggs
10:30: Jean Shepard (host): Charlie Walker, Martina McBride, Opry Square Dance Band, Opry Square Dancers
11:00: Bill Anderson (host): Osborne Brothers, Rachel Proctor
11:30: George Hamilton IV (host): Holly Dunn, Jack Greene

Friday July 25, 2008
8:00: Jeannie Seely (host): Jimmy C Newman: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
8:30: Jim Ed Brown (host): Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, Jean Shepard, The Time Jumpers
9:00: Ricky Skaggs (host): The Whites, Rebecca Lynn Howard
9:30: Marty Stuart (host): Connie Smith, Gene Watson

Saturday July 26, 2008
1st show
7:00: Jimmy C Newman (host): Connie Smith, Jennifer Hanson
7:30: Jeannie Seely (host); Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Suzy Bogguss
8:00: Jean Shepard (host): Jan Howard, The Isaacs, Opry Square Dancers
8:30: Jim Ed Brown (host): The Whites, The Time Jumpers

2nd show
9:30: Jimmy C Newman (host): Connie Smith, Jennifer Hanson
10:00: Jeannie Seely (host): Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X Press, Suzy Bogguss
10:30: Jean Shepard (host): Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, The Isaacs, Opry Square Dancers
11:00: Jim Ed Brown (host): The Whites, The Time Jumpers 

Friday July 25, 2014
1st show
7:00: John Conlee, The Gibson Brothers
7:30: Lennon & Maisy, The Whites
8:00: Henry Cho, The Band Perry
8:30: Carrie Underwood

2nd show
9:30: John Conlee, The Gibson Brothers
10:00: Lennon & Maisy, The Whites
10:30: Henry Cho, The Band Perry
11:00: Carrie Underwood

Saturday July 26, 2014
7:00: John Conlee (host): Greg Bates
7:30: The Whites (host): T. Bubba Bechtol, Fiddlin' Carson Peters Band
Intermission
8:15: George Hamilton IV (host): Jean Shepard, Opry Square Dancers
8:45: Connie Smith (host): Jesse McReynolds, Casey James

Yes, definitely some changes in those lineups and I might add, not all for the good. 

As always, thanks for checking out the Grand Ole Opry this weekend and thanks for reading and commenting. 

Mid-Week Opry Shows

The Tuesday Night Opry and The Wednesday Night Opry return this week as Opry 100 rolls on. With all the Opry shows taking place, I think it is safe to say that the Opry will reach the advertised number of 230 shows this year. 

Looking at Tuesday night, Opry members Rhonda Vincent and Henry Cho are scheduled. Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune heads up the list of non-members. I have said it before, and I will repeat it, I think Jimmy would make a very good Opry member.

Opry Next Stage artist Tigirlily Gold, Niko Moon, Matthew West, and making his Opry debut, Hudson Westbrook, close out the schedule. 

Tuesday July 22
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, Jimmy Fortune, Hudson Westbrook, Matthew West
Intermission
8:20: Niko Moon, Henry Cho, Tigirlily Gold

Hudson Westbrook is from Texas. After a 2024 debut with viral first release “Take It Slow,” he quickly strung together a series of grassroots hits while enrolled at Texas Tech University, including debut Texas radio single and chart-topper, “Two Way Drive,” and debut single to country radio, “House Again." Amassing nearly 350 million global streams in his first year as an artist and averaging over 20 million streams a week, he was named Billboard’s December 2024 Country Rookie of the Month and a 2025 Artist to Watch by Country Now, Holler, The Country Wire, and more. Westbrook started 2025 off strong as Sirius XM’s The Highways’s newest Highway Find, one of SXM’s all-genre Five for 2025, and one of Spotify’s all-genre 2025 Artists to Watch. 

The Wednesday Night Opry lineup is led by Opry members Mandy Barnett, Del McCoury and Charlie McCoy. Rhett Akins is back for his second appearance of the week, along with Christian artist Jason Crabb, Ashland Craft and Frankie Ballard. 

Wednesday July 23
7:00: Mandy Barnett, Frankie Ballard, Del McCoury Band, Jason Crabb
Intermission
8:20: Ashland Craft, Rhett Akins, Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin, Charlie McCoy

Grand Ole Opry 7/18 & 7/19

This weekend at the Grand Ole Opry, Opry member Trisha Yearwood is on the schedule for the Saturday night. For Trisha, this will be her first "official" Opry appearance of 2025. You may remember in March she appeared on the NBC Opry 100 special. Trisha, who will also be making an appearance on the Today show, has a new album out and I am sure her Opry appearance is in part, to promote her new project. Regardless of the reason, it is nice to see her back on the Opry schedule. 

Joining Trisha on Saturday night are Opry members Riders In The Sky, and a pair of Hall of Fame members, Don Schlitz and Charlie McCoy. Singer/Songwriter Sean Dietrich is scheduled to visit, as is Zach Williams and the husband/wife duo John Carter & Ana Cristina Cash. 

While that is the list of artists for Saturday night, there is also the Friday Night Opry which will include Opry members Mark Wills, Riders In The Sky, John Conlee and Connie Smith. Bluegrass music will take center stage with another visit from The Grascals. American Idol alum Taylor Hicks is scheduled to appear, as is Abbey Cone. Last, but not least, comedian and radio host Bobby Bones is set to reappear on the Opry. Some like Bobby, others don't. It's been a while since he has been on, 

Friday July 18
7:00: Mark Wills, John Conlee, Abbey Cone, The Grascals
Intermission
8:20: Connie Smith, Bobby Bones, Taylor Hicks, Riders In The Sky

Saturday July 19
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Riders In The Sky, John Carter & Ana Cristina Cash, Charlie McCoy, Sean Dietrich
Intermission
8:20: Zach Williams, Opry Square Dancers, Don Schlitz, Trisha Yearwood

Closing out the weekend is the Sunday Night Opry. Opry members Mandy Barnett, T. Graham Brown, Riders In The Sky and Gene Watson head up the lineup. Guesting are Rhett Akins, Dillon Carmichael, Hannah Ellis and The Malpass Brothers. 

Sunday July 20
7:00: T. Graham Brown, Mandy Barnett, Dillon Carmichael, The Malpass Brothers
Intermission
8:20: Hannah Ellis, Gene Watson, Rhett Akins, Riders In The Sky

(As always, lineups are subject to change)

This week the Opry 100 spotlight shines on George Hamilton IV, who born on July 19, 1937 and was a Grand Ole Opry member for over 50 years. 

George Hamilton IV, who was from North Carolina, began performing in the late 1950s as a teen idol while attending the University of North Carolina. He recorded his first single "A Rose and a Baby Ruth" in 1956 for Colonial Records. The song reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. 

In 1959 he moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. He said the decision came after catching a performance of the Opry at Ryman Auditorium. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1960. His breakthrough Country song was "Before this Day Ends" (1961), followed by "Abilene" (1963) and "Fort Worth, Dallas, or Houston" (1964). By then his music began to reveal a folk influence, with "Steel Rail Blues" (1966, by Gordon Lightfoot), "Early Morning Rain" (1966, also by Gordon Lightfoot), and "Urge for Going" (1967, by Joni Mitchell). His last Top 5 single came in 1970, with "She's a Little Bit Country." 

Upon the decline of his American chart success in the early 1970s, he started touring the world, across the Soviet Union, Poland, Australia, the Middle East and East Asia, earning him the nickname "The International Ambassador of Country Music." During this time, he hosted several successful television programs in the England and Canada, and in the 1990s he played himself in the musical "Patsy" at London, England's West End theatre, based on the life of Patsy Cline. In 2004 he recorded an acoustic gospel album entitled "On a Blue Ridge Sunday" which earned him a Dove Award nomination in the Best Bluegrass Album of the Year category by the members of the Gospel Music Association. A single from the album, "Little Mountain Church House", won nominee recognition in the "Best Bluegrass Recorded Song" category the following year. In 2007 he collaborated with Live Issue, a group from Northern Ireland, to record a live album based on the life of Joseph Scriven, who wrote the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." They also toured together again in 2009 and that same year, he released a parody of his classic hit "Abilene" in the height of the soaring US gas prices called "Gasoline". He was also a regular participant in the Country's Family Reunion video series. In 2010 Lamon Records released his album "Old Fashioned Hymns" and he was joined on the 28-track collection by a number of musical guests, including Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Gail Davies, Pat Boone, Del McCoury, Bill Anderson, Connie Smith, Tommy Cash, Cliff Barrows, George Beverly Shea and many others. During his over 50-year musical career, he released 35 albums and over 60 singles. 

After 12 years as a Grand Ole Opry member, in June 1972, George made the decision to resign from the Opry and move with his family to Charlotte, North Carolina, as he made the decision to enter a partnership with Arthur and Ralph Smith of Charlotte. He said the agreement included a regular televised spot on the Arthur Smith syndicated television show and to make weekend appearances with the cast. Saying he traveled 100,000 miles and averaged 25 singing dates a month in 1971, the move would allow him more time with his family. 

After being away from the Opry for four years, George made the decision to return and on May 8, 1976, he rejoined the Grand Ole Opry cast. On the night of his return, George said, "It was like the very first time. It was just a beautiful feeling. It was like suddenly discovering that you are still in love. Like an old love affair that didn't turn sour." He also said he was a little hesitant about returning to the Opry but he was well accepted by the Opry cast. 

Here is the running order from Saturday May 8, 1976, the night George Hamilton IV returned as a member of the Grand Ole Opry: 

1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Jimmy Dickens (host): May The Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
Jim & Jesse: Paradise
Del Wood: Keep on the Firing Line
Jimmy Dickens: Another Bridge to Burn

6:45: Rudy's
Willis Brothers (host): Give Me 40 Acres
Justin Tubb: Cold Brown Bottle
Wilma Lee Cooper: Coming Down from God
Willis Brothers: Truck Stop

7:00: Shoney's
Bill Anderson (host): I Love You Drops
Billy Grammer: That's Life
Lonzo & Oscar: I'm Moving On #2
Jimmy Gately: The Angel of the Bar Room
Bill Anderson & Mary Lou Turner: That's What Made Be Love You
Bill Anderson: Mama Sang A Song

7:30: Standard Candy
Porter Wagoner (host): On A Highway Headed South
Don Gibson: I Can't Stop Loving You
George Hamilton IV: Early Morning Rain/Abilene
Brother Oswald: Nobody's Business
Crook Brothers & The Tennessee Travelers: Chicken Reel
Porter Wagoner: Cold Hard Facts of Live/The Carroll County Accident/The Last One to Touch Me/Green Green Grass of Home/Indian Creek

8:00: Martha White
Jack Greene (host): Walking on New Grass
Grandpa Jones: Little Pink
Jeannie Seely: Who Needs You
Osborne Brothers: Smokey Mountain Smoke
Hank Locklin: These Arms You Push Away
Stu Phillips: Only You Can Hush the Wind
Grandpa Jones: Dark As a Dungeon
Jack Greene: There Goes My Everything

8:30: Stephens
Hank Snow (host): Hello Love
Jeanne Pruett: Satin Sheets
Wilburn Brothers: It's Another World
Jimmy C Newman: Shrimp Boats
The 4 Guys: Turn Around, Look At Me
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Nubbing Ridge
Hank Snow: My Mother

2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Jack Greene (host): I Need Somebody Bad Tonight
Willis Brothers: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Jeannie Seely: Mama Never Told Me About Cowboys
Lonzo & Oscar: Divorce #2
Webb Pierce & Carol Channing: Back Street Affair
Webb Pierce, Carol Channing, Jimmy C Newman & Hank Locklin: You Are My Sunshine
Del Wood: Alabama Jubilee
Jac Greene & Jeannie Seely: Somebody Touched Me

10:00: Fender
Bill Anderson (host): Thanks/But You Know I Love You/Wild Weekend
Jim & Jesse: Freight Train
Jimmy Dickens: Mountain Dew
Bill Anderson & Mary Lou Turner: Sometimes

10:15: Union 76
Porter Wagoner (host): On A Highway Headed South
Billy Grammer: That's Life
Wilma Lee Cooper: Give Me the Roses While I Live
Porter Wagoner: Way Down Deep in Love

10:30: Trailblazer
Grandpa Jones (host): Baptism of Jesse Taylor
Don Gibson: Doin' My Time
The 4 Guys: Don't It Make You Wan to Go Home
Stu Phillips: The Great El Tigre

10:45: Beechnut
Osborne Brothers (host): Rocky Top
Justin Tubb: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Crook Brothers & The Tennessee Travelers: Gray Eagle
Osborne Brothers: Smokey Mountain Smoke

11:00: Coca Cola
Hank Snow (host): The Wreck of The Old 97
George Hamilton IV: Break My Mind
Jimmy C Newman: Shrimp Boats
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Bill Cheatham
George Hamilton IV: Country Music in My Soul
Kirk McGee: Blue Night
Hank Snow: She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye

11:30: Elm Hill
Wilburn Brothers (host): It Looks Like the Sun's Gonna Shine
Jeanne Pruett: Satin Sheets/Count Me Out
Hank Locklin: Send Me the Pillow You Dream On
Brother Oswald: The End of the World
Wilburn Brothers: Metals For Mothers

George Hamilton IV passed away on September 17, 2014, after suffering a heart attack. He was 77. During his career he released 35 albums and over 60 singles. I can tell you from personal experience that George was one of the nicest and kindest persons that I have ever met. He was genuine and down to earth and took the time to talk to anyone and everyone backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. I always found it sad that on several occasions, George was backstage at the Opry to greet fans but would not be scheduled to perform on the show on those nights. For all he did for country music, he should have been treated better. 

There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Opry this weekend. 

Mid-Week Opry Shows

It will be a special week at the Grand Ole Opry as on the Tuesday Night Opry, Bill Anderson will be saluted and honored upon his 64th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. If that isn't enough, in addition to the Wednesday Night Opry, there will be a special Thursday Night Opry that will be taking place at the Ryman Auditorium, with portions of the show recreating the final Friday Night Opry that took place at the Ryman Auditorium in March 1974. 

As mentioned, Bill Anderson, who joined the Grand Ole Opry on July 15, 1961, will be recognized upon his 64th year as an Opry member. It has been mentioned numerous times that Bill is the longest tenured member in the history of the Opry. 

Joining Bill on Tuesday night will be Opry members Dailey & Vincent and Riders In The Sky. Rounding out the schedule are Laci Kaye Booth, Max McNown, Jake Worthington, Matt Stell and comedian John Crist. 

Tuesday July 15
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Laci Kaye Booth, Max McNown, Bill Anderson
Intermission
8:20: Matt Stell, John Crist, Jake Worthington, Riders In The Sky

For those who might not remember, here is the lineup from Saturday July 15, 1961, the night Bill Anderson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry: 

7:30: Ray Price, Cowboy Copas, Bill Monroe, Stringbean, Jan Howard

8:00: Flatt & Scruggs, Dick Flood, Bill Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Crook Brothers

8:30: Porter Wagoner, Bobby Lord, Archie Campbell, , Jordanaires, Margie Bowes, Bob Luman

9:00: Roy Drusky, Glaser Brothers, Stonewall Jackson, Skeeter Davis, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Cousin Jody

9:30: George Hamilton IV, Bill Monroe, Johnny Forbes, Lonzo & Oscar, Mary Bee

10:00: Flatt & Scruggs, Jan Howard, Jordanaires

10:15: Bobby Lord, Loretta Lynn, Stringbean

10:30: Roy Drusky, Margie Bowes, Stonewall Jackson

10:45: Glaser Brothers, Cousin Jody, Crook Brothers
11:00: Porter Wagoner, Bob Luman, George Hamilton IV, Lonzo & Oscar, Sam & Kirk McGee, Jordanaires, Fruit Jar Drinkers

11:30: Bill Monroe, Bill Anderson, Skeeter Davis, Dick Flood, Johnny Forbes

It was certainly quite a night 64 years ago.

Now moving ahead to the Wednesday Night Opry, Riders In The Sky are back for the second night in a row, along with members John Conlee, The Isaacs and Del McCoury Band. Carter Faith, Paul McDonald, Tyler Rich and The Wilder Blue round out the schedule. 

Wednesday July 16
7:00: Riders In The Sky, Tyler Rich, The Wilder Blue, Del McCoury Band
Intermission
8:20: John Conlee, Paul McDonald, Carter Faith, The Isaacs

Finally, there is the special Thursday Night Opry from the Ryman Auditorium. Opry members Bill Anderson, Lorrie Morgan, Dailey & Vincent and Mandy Barnett are scheduled for this special night. Joining that group of Opry members will be Chuck Mead and The Band Perry. 

Thursday July 17
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Mandy Barnett, Chuck Mead, Charlie Worsham, Lorrie Morgan, The Band Perry
Intermission
8:20: Dailey & Vincent, Bill Anderson, Mandy Barnett, Chuck Mead, Lorrie Morgan 

It would appear that the final hour of the show will be the segment that will pay tribute to the final night at Ryman Auditorium 51 years ago. 

I will not spoil the song selection, but here is the running order of artists from that night, Friday March 15, 1974: 

7:00: Roy Drusky (host): Del Reeves, Jan Howard, Charlie Walker

7:30: Bill Anderson (host): Bob Luman, Jim & Jesse, Mary Lou Turner

8:00: Archie Campbell (host): Bobby Bare, Dottie West, Justin Tubb, Phil Campbell

8:30: Roy Acuff (host): Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson, Minnie Pearl, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper

9:00: Wilburn Brothers (host): Osborne Brothers, Jeanne Pruett, Del Wood

9:30: Jim Ed Brown (host): Hank Locklin, Grandpa Jones, Bill Carlisle, Cates Sisters

10:00: Billy Walker (host): Charlie Louvin, Willis Brothers, Stu Phillips 

10:30: George Morgan (host): The 4 Guys, Ray Pillow, Lonzo & Oscar, Ernie Ashworth

Of note, the printed program from that night did not include Minnie Pearl. She was not scheduled to appear but made a surprise appearance on the final night. For years, a souvenir program from that night was available for purchase. 

Grand Ole Opry 7/11 & 7/12 -Updated

This past Wednesday night, the Grand Ole Opry continued with its "Opry 100 Honors" series by honoring Opry member Charlie Daniels. The tribute to Charlie was the third in the series of shows that began in May, with the first show on May 13 honoring Loretta Lynn followed by last month’s show paying tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash. In my personal opinion, each of the three shows thus far have been outstanding. 

Some have asked if these shows will be shown. Highlights of the show paying tribute to Loretta Lynn will air on Opry Live next Saturday night, July 19. Highlights from the show honoring Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash will air on August 9. No date has been announced yet pertaining to the Charlie Daniels tribute. 

As a reminder, Opry Live can be seen each Saturday night at 8 p.m. CT on the Opry Facebook and YouTube channels and streaming free on Circle Country. 

The next "Opry100 Honors" show will take place on August 12 and will honor Grand Ole Opry legend Porter Wagoner. Scheduled to appear on that show are Opry members Marty Stuart, The Isaacs, Mandy Barnett and Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor, along with Rhett Akins and Gordon Mote. 

Following the tribute to Porter, "Opry 100 Honors" will honor Bill Monroe on September 16. Opry members Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury Band, Carly Pearce and Riders In The Sky are scheduled to appear, with more to be added. 

Finally, Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff will be honored on October 18. Scheduled for that night are Opry members Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Old Crow Medicine Show and Steve Wariner, along with Chonda Pierce. 

Again, I can't say enough as to how well done the first three shows have been and I am looking forward to the next group of shows, with I am sure, more to follow. 

Now taking a look at the schedule at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend, one of the Opry's newest members, Jon Pardi is on the schedule, joined by members Don Schlitz and T. Graham Brown. Rounding out the schedule are Priscilla Block, the wonderful and very talented Linda Davis, bluegrass group Sister Sadie and comedian Mike James. 

Moving over to Saturday night, Opry members Mandy Barnett, Charlie McCoy and Connie Smith headline the night. John Berry is back for another Opry appearance, as is Charles Esten. The very talented Sierra Hull will be appearing, as will Jake Kohn and making her Opry debut, Noah Cyrus. 

Noah Cyrus, who is the youngest daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus, previously had released her debut album "The Hardest Part." During her Opry debut on Saturday night, she will be promoting her latest album, "I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me," which is scheduled for release the following day. 

To finish out the weekend is the Sunday Night Opry, which is being promoted as Jamey Johnson's Birthday Show. Joining Jamey on his special night will be fellow Opry member, and good friend, Bill Anderson. Also appearing will be Megan Moroney, Ernest, Randy Houser, Ryan and Rory, and making his Opry debut Stars Go Dim.

Originally formed as a mainstream pop band, today Stars Go Dim is the moniker for Christian Pop artist and songwriter Chris Cleveland. After years at the helm of an acclaimed independent secular band and more than a decade leading worship at Tulsa’s Asbury United Methodist Church—one of America’s largest congregations—Cleveland found success in the Christian format with his self-titled debut album. The singer has garnered number ones and Top 5 hits at Pop and Christian radio, including the massive No. 1 radio smash in the U.S. with “You Are Loved.” The Dove Award and K-LOVE Fan Award-nominated act has over 240 million streams and its songs have been placed in commercials and ads, including “You Are Loved” being used in an ADT Home Security national commercial. 

Friday July 11
7:00: T. Graham Brown, Linda Davis, Jon Pardi
Intermission
8:20: Priscilla Block, Mike James, Sister Sadie, Don Schlitz

Saturday July 12
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Mandy Barnett, Jake Kohn, Noah Cyrus, John Berry
Intermission
8:20: Connie Smith, Opry Square Dancers, Sierra Hull, Charles Esten, Charlie McCoy

Sunday July 13
7:00: Ryan & Rory, Bill Anderson, Stars Go Dim, ERNEST
Intermission
8:20: The Down Home Boys, Randy Houser, Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson

The mid-1980s were generally a pretty quiet time at the Grand Ole Opry. A decade earlier the Opry had settled into the new Grand Ole Opry House and the Opryland amusement park was running at full capacity. 

During this period, the Opry was running two shows on Friday and Saturday night, in addition to weekday matinees on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday night tickets cost $10 ($9 upper balcony), while the matinee tickets were $8 and $7. 

Opryland was open each day with an admission of $14.95. There was also a separate Opryland attraction presented in the Acuff Theater. That show took place at 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. daily except for Tuesday. Those tickets for $4.95.

Other attractions included Nashville Now, which took place Monday-Friday at the Gaslight Studio inside of Opryland. Those tickets were first come, first served and were distributed each day when the park opened. And you had shows at Twitty City which featured Conway's children, Music Village U.S.A., and weekend shows at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. 

Nashville earned the title of "Music City U.S.A. 

Taking a look at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday July 11 &12, 1986, it was a pretty typical weekend as far as who was on the Opry's schedule. 

Here is the posted lineup for the two Friday night shows, July 11: 

1st show
6:30: Del Reeves (host), Skeeter Davis, Roy Drusky, The 4 Guys, David Houston
7:00: Ray Pillow (host), Jean Shepard, Charlie Louvin, The Carlisles, Lorrie Morgan
7:30: Roy Acuff (host), Jeanne Pruett, Stonewall Jackson, Justin Tubb, Wilma Lee Cooper
8:00: Jim Ed Brown (host), Mel McDaniel, Connie Smith
8:30: Hank Snow (host), The Whites, Charlie Walker 

2nd show
9:30: Bill Anderson (host), Jean Shepard, The Carlisles, Mel McDaniel
10:00: Roy Acuff (host), The 4 Guys, Del Wood, David Houston
10:30: Jim Ed Brown (host), Del Reeves, Jeannie Seely, Ray Pillow
11:00: Hank Snow (host), Jeanne Pruett, Stonewall Jackson, The Whites
11:30: Charlie Walker (host), Connie Smith, Johnny Russell 

Now the running order from Saturday night, July 12, 1986: 

1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Stonewall Jackson (host): Muddy Water
Wilma Lee Cooper: Matthew 24
Stonewall Jackson: Ol' Chunk Of Coal

6:45: Rudy's
The 4 Guys (host): Wings Of A Dove
Jeannie Seely: Once You're Gone
The 4 Guys: Some Memories Just Won't Die

7:00: Shoney's
Bill Anderson (host): Son Of The South
Charlie Walker: One Step Away From Coming Home
Bill Carlisle: Leave That Liar Alone
Judy Rodman: Until I Met You/I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Bill Anderson: A World Of Make Believe

7:30: Standard Candy
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Charlie Louvin: In A Millon Years Or So/When I Stop Dreaming
Ray Pillow: Bubbles In My Beer
Connie Smith: Louisiana Man/Once A Day
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Lafayette

8:00: Martha White
Jim Ed Brown (host): Everyday People
Skeeter Davis: The End Of The World/Rock-A-Bye Boogie
The Whites: Hometown Gossip/Down In Louisiana
Jim Ed Brown: The Old Lamplighter

8:30: Music Valley Drive
Hank Snow (host): Golden Rocket
Jean Shepard: I'll Sail My Ship Alone
Roy Drusky: Have I Stayed Away Too Long
Lorrie Morgan: Dear Me
Del Reeves: Yellow Roses Say Goodbye
Hank Snow: Almost Lost My Mind

2nd show
9:30: Dollar General
Bill Anderson (host): Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms/Rocky Top/Mountain Dew
The 4 Guys: Shenandoah
Jeanne Pruett: Back-To-Back
Charlie Louvin & Jennifer O'Brien: Making Believe
Judy Rodman: She Thinks She Will Marry But She Never Will
Bill Anderson: Golden Guitar

10:00: Little Debbie
Charlie Walker (host): The Mean Woman With The Green Eyes
Jeannie Seely: He's All I Need
Charlie Walker: Don't Squeeze My Sharmon

10:15: Sunbeam
Roy Acuff (host): Night Train To Memphis
Stonewall Jackson: Standing Invitation
Roy Acuff: That's The Man I'm Looking For

10:30: Pet Milk
Jim Ed Brown (host): Southern Loving
Connie Smith: Then & Only Then
Jim Ed Brown: The 3 Bells

10:45: Heil-Quaker
Bill Monroe (host): Mary Jane, Won't You Be Mine
Skeeter Davis: I've Got The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down In My Heart
Crook Brothers & The Stoney Mountain Cloggers: Gray Eagle
Bill Monroe: I Want To Go With You

11:00: Coca Cola
Hank Snow (host): Snowbird
Jean Shepard: If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time
Ray Pillow: Ancient History
The Whites: What Love Is/Blue Letters
Hank Snow: Little Buddy

11:30: Quincy's
Del Reeves (host): The Race Is On
Roy Drusky: Why Baby, Why
Lorrie Morgan: Lonely But Only For You
Bill Carlisle: Have A Drink On Me
Del Reeves: Good Hearted Woman

All that entertainment for $10 and less. Amazing. 

(David Houston, Justin Tubb, Mel McDaniel, Del Wood and Johnny Russell only appeared on Friday night, while Wilma Lee Cooper only appeared on the early show on Saturday and Bill Monroe and Jeanne Pruett were only on the late show. 

This was during the period in which many called the Grand Ole Opry a "Living Museum" as most of the acts appearing were veteran artists who had been around for a while. Really, the only exceptions on Saturday night were The Whites, Lorrie Morgan and Judy Rodman, the only non-member solo artist who was on the schedule that night. 

There you have it for this weekend. Hopefully I get the final lineups before the show on Friday night. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. 

Mid-Week Opry Shows

As with last week, there are two mid-week Opry shows on the schedule with the highlight being another Opry 100 Honors show, with this show honoring Charlie Daniels. 

From the Opry: 

Join us as we applaud the electrifying Charlie Daniels, whose signature fusion of Southern rock, bluegrass, and blues forever shaped the sound of country music. His iconic hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” not only showcased his extraordinary talent as a fiddle player but also as a songwriter—capturing the spirit of country storytelling.

A portion of ticket sales benefit the Opry Trust Fund, supporting the country music community in its times of greatest need. 

As you would expect, the lineup for the Tuesday night show is impressive. Grand Ole Opry members Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Eddie Montgomery, Rhonda Vincent and Chris Young will be appearing. The only two non-members scheduled are The Travelin' McCourys and Gretchen Wilson. 

Now taking a look at the Wednesday Night Opry, Opry members T. Graham Brown, John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent, The Isaacs and Don Schlitz are scheduled. Last month, John Foster made his Grand Ole Opry debut and was very impressive. There were hundreds of comments asking when he would be back on the Opry. Well, on Wednesday night, he is back. Also guesting is Ashley Cook and making his Opry debut, Jonnie W. 

Jonnie W.’s comedy has been featured on Amazon Prime and plays daily on SiriusXM Radio. His two Dry Bar Comedy specials are viral hits, garnering millions of views. Jonnie has also been featured on the Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network (StandUp Nashville) and recently joined fellow funnyman Nate Bargatze on tour, opening for several of Nate’s sold-out arena shows. He lives near Nashville, TN, with his wife, Curry.

With the July 4th holiday weekend, the final lineups were not posted. 

Grand Ole Opry 7/4 & 7/5

Starting off this week with this nice piece of news from the Grand Ole Opry:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (July 1, 2025) – The Grand Ole Opry today announced a one-night return to its most famous former home, Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, including an unprecedented re-creation of a past Opry show. The July 17 show will feature a collection of performances destined to return fans to the historic night of March 15, 1974, the final night of the Opry’s original Ryman run. Throughout that portion of the show, moments from the 1974 broadcast will be closely recreated for the Ryman and radio audiences. To purchase tickets to this one-night only recreation of the March 15, 1974, Opry show click HERE.

“I am certain this is going to be another unforgettable part of our 100th year,” said Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “For generations of Opry fans and artists, the Opry’s 1943 – 1974 run at the Ryman was a truly magical part of the Opry’s 100-year history. While we can’t actually turn back time, we’re going to do our best with performances and even commercial reads to transport fans to that historic evening when the Opry said farewell to the Mother Church of Country Music. I grew up listening to my parents talk about having witnessed Opry shows at the Ryman during that era, and for an hour or so on July 17, we’ll all have an experience similar to theirs.” 

The Opry’s longest-serving member ever, Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson, was among those who performed on March 15, 1974, and is scheduled to return to reprise his set from that historic evening. “The last Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman would have been special under any circumstances,” Anderson recalls, “but it was made extra special for me by the fact that my mom and dad had driven up from Georgia to be in the audience. Twenty years earlier, in 1954, they had brought me to Nashville and to the Ryman to see the Opry for the very first time. None of us could have ever imagined the summer before my senior year in high school that only a few years later I would be performing on that very stage, let alone go on to become the longest serving Opry member in history. That night in 1974 I stood alongside many of my heroes from those earlier days, smiling down at my parents, and saying so long to the only Opry home I had ever known...definitely a moment I will remember for the rest of my life. When the Opry asked me if I'd be part of helping to re-create that last night at the Ryman in 1974...and sing the songs I sang back then...I readily agreed. ‘Just don't ask me to wear the same clothes I wore that night,’”  I quipped. “’Even if I could find them, I'd never be able to get in them!’” 

Among those joining Anderson during the throwback will be Lorrie Morgan, whose father George Morgan was the final artist to perform on the March 15, 1974 Opry show, as well as Mandy Barnett and Chuck Mead. Among those appearing earlier in the night will be CMA award-winning group The Band Perry. 

In celebration, WSM Radio will re-air the historic shows from both the final Ryman show residency and the opening of the Grand Ole Opry House. Fans can relive these legendary moments in their entirety for the first time since they aired live on WSM-AM more than 50 years ago. WSM-AM will air the final Ryman Auditorium show on Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m. CT and will air the first Grand Ole Opry House show on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. CT.

As the Grand Ole Opry continues to celebrate Opry 100, this will truly be a very special night, and in addition, it will be special to once again hear on WSM a reply of that final night at the Ryman Auditorium. 

Now moving on as we are now at the mid-point of 2025, which is also the mid-point of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see how things stand, especially regarding appearances, or non-appearances by Grand Ole Opry members. 

Not including the NBC Special, which was not aired on WSM and not an "official" Opry show, these are the active members who thus far have not appeared on the Opry this year: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, Emmylou Harris, Travis Tritt, Alison Krauss, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Josh Turner, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Chris Young and Luke Combs. (I won't even list the ones who have only appeared once or twice). Some very familiar names are on the list and in fact, the usual names that we see each year are listed. I would have thought with this being a special year, we would have seen a few of these acts. Now, I will say that Trisha, Darius and Chris have upcoming appearances on the schedule, but I would hope that for the others, we will see more of them than just on a network TV special. Hopefully in the fall, specifically during the birthday month in October and the 100th celebration in November, we will see a few of those on the list appear. 

Thankfully we have a number of members who have been appearing on a regular basis. Folks such as Bill Anderson, Connie Smith, John Conlee, Riders In The Sky, Vince Gill, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dailey & Vincent, Mark Wills, Gene Watson, Rhonda Vincent, The Isaacs, Mandy Barnett, Charlie McCoy, Ashley McBryde, Gary Mule Deer, T. Graham Brown, and especially Don Schlitz, who leads all members in appearances. As usual, the trend is for the older/veteran acts continuing to be the anchors for the shows. 

Let me wade into the comments regarding the number of members vs. non-members appearing on each Opry show. 

Like most, I think Grand Ole Opry members should be appearing at the Grand Ole Opry. With up to six shows a given week, there is plenty of opportunity to appear. While I realize that very few shows feature a lineup of only Opry members, it is a bit discouraging to see shows with only a couple appearing. As I mentioned, we should be thankful for the members who do appear. That said, I do appreciate the opportunity to see and hear non-members making guest appearances. I am even fine with a 50/50 mix. And I do enjoy the variety on the various shows. Looking ahead at future schedules, I see a nice group of Opry members listed, as well as some non-members that I am looking forward to hearing. Regardless of who is on the schedule, let's all enjoy what is being presented during the Opry's 100th year. 

Speaking of who is appearing on the Grand Ole Opry, taking a look at this weekend, there are four members on the schedule for the Friday Night Opry: T. Graham Brown, Gary Mule Deer, Riders In The Sky and Rhonda Vincent. Gary Mule Deer returns on Saturday night, along with Bill Anderson, Crystal Gayle, Don Schlitz and Steve Wariner. Five more members will be appearing on the Sunday Night Opry: Mandy Barnett, Charlie McCoy, Connie Smith, Pam Tillis and Rhonda Vincent. If my math is correct, 12 different Opry members will be appearing on the weekend shows. 

As far as non-members, singer/songwriter Tom Douglas will be guesting on Friday night, along with Brittney Spencer, Matt Schuster and Dee White. Saturday night, the very talented Malpass Brothers will be appearing, as will Kylie Frey, and making his Opry debut, JD Shelburne. Finally on Sunday night, those wonderful Cleverlys are back for another appearance, along with Madeline Edwards, and making their Opry debut, Straight No Chaser. 

(For whatever reason, the official running order for the shows this weekend has not been posted as of yet)


JD Shelburne, who is making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night is a native of Kentucky. During his career, he has shared bills with ZZ Top, Marty Stuart, Craig Morgan, and Steve Wariner among many others, appeared on stage and on record with The Oak Ridge Boys, and performed at over a hundred fairs and festivals across the eastern U.S. He has taken songs to the iTunes Country Top Ten, debuted as the #1 trending artist on CMT.com, and been featured in People, American Songwriter, Country Weekly magazine and more. He has had eight straight videos land on CMT, including two #1’s on the 12-Pack Countdown, “Church Pew Barstool” and “Cars & Trucks.” He has performed at NASCAR, MLB, NBA, and NCAA events, and been featured on CBS, NBC, GAC, FOX, RFD-TV and TNN.

A proud Kentuckian, JD has appeared on the cover of the Kentucky Tourism Visitors Guide and at the Kentucky Derby and earned a four-year display at the Kentucky Hall of Fame & Museum. JD is about to release his seventh album. Raised on the Good Stuff, and now, with his appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, he is fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Straight No Chaser, who is debuting on Sunday night, has emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor.

Over the years, artists who were, or had been, members of the Grand Ole Opry, would at some point, be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. I think it showed the star power of the Opry and the talent that the show was able to recruit. 

At last count, and if I counted correctly, just over 75 former or current Grand Ole Opry members have been elected to the Hall of Fame. 

I went back 67 years ago, to Saturday July 5, 1958 and highlighted those who would eventually be elected to the Hall of Fame, and this was a pretty typical night at the Opry. Roy Acuff, Faron Young, Porter Wagoner, Flatt & Scruggs, Don Gibson, Bill Carlisle, Ray Price, Jordanaires, Chet Atkins and Rod Brasfield were scheduled. With the exception of Rod Brasfield, each made multiple appearances on the show that particular night. 

Here is the running order from 67 years ago, Saturday July 5, 1958: 

7:30: Nabisco
Roy Acuff: Little Moses
Wilburn Brothers: My Baby Ain't My Baby No More
June Webb: Love
Roy Acuff: Precious Memories
Howdy Forrester: Liberty

7:45 Sessions Peanut Butter
Faron Young: Alone With You
Porter Wagoner: Turn It Over In Your Mind
Cousin Jody: Television Set
Faron Young: Place For Girls Like You
Fiddle Tune: Ole Joe Clark

8:00: Martha White
Flatt & Scruggs: Theme
Flatt & Scruggs: We'll Meet Again Sweetheart
Don Gibson: Old Lonesome Me
Carlisles: Lil Liza Jane
Justin Tubb: If You'll Be My Love
Flatt & Scruggs: A Hundred Years From Now
Possum Hunters: Tom and Jerry
Hilo Brown: Stone Wall
Don Gibson: I Can't Stop Loving You
Flatt & Scruggs: Rainbow
Fiddle Tune: Turkey In The Straw

8:30: Prince Albert
Ray Price: It's All Your Fault
Jordanaires: Search Me Lord
Jimmy Newman: I Thought I'd Never Fall In Love
Tommy Jackson: Sally Goodin
Ray Price: Call The Lord And He'll Be There
Chet Atkins: Black Mountain Rag
Jimmy Newman: I Want To Tell All The World
Del Wood: Down Yonder
Ray Price: City Lights
Tommy Jackson: Polk County Breakdown

9:00: Jefferson Island
Ernest Tubb: Mississippi Gal
Bill Monroe: Brand New Shoes
Benny Martin: Nine Pound Hammer
Wilburn Brothers: Let Me Be The First To Know
Ernest Tubb: Seaman's Blues
Fruit Jars: Fire In The Mountain
Stonewall Jackson: Don't Be Angry
Bill Monroe: Sally Joe
Wilburn Brothers: Hey Mr. Bluebird
Ernest Tubb: My Hillbilly Baby

9:30: Stephens
Hank Snow: I Wish I Was The Moon
Cowboy Copas: Won't You Ride
Don Gibson: Blue Blue Day
Lonzo & Oscar: Throw Out The Lifeline Sally
Hank Snow: A Fool Such As I
Crook Brothers: Lost Indian
Ladells: Honey, Be My Little Honeybee
Cowboy Copas: The Man Upstairs
Don Gibson: Heartbreak Avenue
Hank Snow: Golden Rocket

10:00: Standard Brands
Roy Acuff: New River Train
June Webb: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Porter Wagoner: Pay Day
Justin Tubb: I'm A Big Boy Now
Howdy Forrester: Patty On The Turnpike
Roy Acuff: Once More
Jimmy Newman: Cry, Cry Darling
Oswald: John Henry
Roy Acuff: Wreck On The Highway
Jimmy Riddle: Dill Pickle Rag

10:30: Delited
Ernest Tubb: This Troubled Mind Of Mine
Stonewall Jackson: Getting Older
Carlisles: Oh Boy
Ernest Tubb: Answer The Phone
Fiddle Tune: Sugar In The Gourd

10:45: De Con
Faron Young: Every Time I'm Kissing You
Flatt & Scruggs: Big Black Train
Crook Brothers: Black Mountain Rag
Faron Young: Alone With You
Fiddle Tune: Leather Britches

11:00: Coca Cola
Jordanaires: Theme
Hank Snow: The Gold Rush Is Over
Wilburn Brothers: I'm Setting You Free
Don Gibson: Oh, Lonesome Me
Lonzo & Oscar: Flap Your Wings Pretty Jay Bird
Hank Snow: Just A Faded Petal
Del Wood: Ragging The Keys
Rod Brasfield: Comedy
Gully Jumpers: Tall Timber Dance
Hank Snow: Rumba Boogie

11:30: Jamison Bedding
Ray Price: Invitation To The Blues
Bill Monroe: Sitting On Top Of The World
Cousin Jody: Horses Carry Tales
Ray Price: Curtain In The Night
Fiddle Tune: Katy Hill

11:45: Midnight
Cowboy Copas: Down In Nashville Tennessee
Sam & Kirk: Roll On Buddy, Roll On
Benny Martin: Ice Cold Love
Fruit Jars: Take Me Back To Tulsa
Cowboy Copas: Gone And Left Me Blues

You could make the argument that several others who were on the schedule that night should be in the Hall of Fame. Certainly, a case can be made for the Wilburn Brothers, Cowboy Copas, along with Jimmy C Newman and Stonewall Jackson. 

There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone is enjoying the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. 

And a Happy July 4th to all!! Stay Safe.