Grand Ole Opry 10/7 & 10/8

This weekend the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 97th birthday as the show continues to move toward year 100. There will be one show on Friday night and two shows on Saturday, with the 2nd hour of the first show televised on Circle TV, along with the various online sites that show the Opry. 

Obviously the shows this weekend, and in fact all week, will be overshadowed by the death of Grand Ole Opry and Hall of Fame member, Loretta Lynn. Just last week, Loretta achieved the milestone of her 60th year as a member of the Opry. I am sure that there will be numerous tributes to Loretta this weekend at the Opry and I am sure that the televised segment on Circle will be feature a few Loretta Lynn songs. She was certainly a country music icon and deserves all the tributes and honors that she has received. 

So, looking at the schedules for the shows this weekend, Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs is scheduled for all three shows. On the Friday Night Opry he will be joined by members Terri Clark, Charlie McCoy, Bobby Osborne, Connie Smith and Craig Morgan, while on Saturday night, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill and Bill Anderson are scheduled to appear, along with Jeannie Seely on the early show and Connie Smith on the late show. 

Guesting on Friday night will be LOCASH and Jon Pardi, who has been very well received during his recent Opry appearances with some mentioning that he could be a future Opry member. 

Deana Carter, comedian Dusty Slay and Chapel Hart, coming off an impressive Opry debut several weeks ago, will round out the schedule on Saturday night. 

Friday October 7
7:00: Terri Clark, Connie Smith, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press; LOCASH
Intermission
8:15: Charlie McCoy, Craig Morgan, Ricky Skaggs, Jon Pardi

Saturday October 8
1st show
7:00 Opry Square Dancers, Jeannie Seely, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Dusty Slay
8:00: Steve Wariner, Deana Carter, Chapel Hart, Vince Gill

2nd show
9:30: Opry Square Dancers, Connie Smith, Chapel Hart, Bill Anderson, Deana Carter
10:30: Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Dusty Slay, Vince Gill

The lineups both nights are very solid and it is wonderful to see a great group of Opry members scheduled. Even with these lineups it just doesn't compare to the great birthday weekends that those of us have experienced through the years. There was a time, not that long ago, when the birthday weekend was one of those times when most of the Opry's members would appear, visit with fans and doing autograph sessions. I know many used to make the annual trip to the Opry for those shows and I do miss seeing many of those folks. And for those who may wonder, I have only missed one birthday weekend since the 80s, and that was in 1994, which was the show that featured the Opry's Hall of Fame members. 

All thing considered, I still am looking forward to a great weekend, which I am sure will include many sharing their memories of Loretta. 

In addition to the Friday and Saturday Opry shows, this weekend will also include a Sunday Night Opry that will feature Grand Ole Opry members The Isaacs, Ricky Skaggs, Jeannie Seely, Mandy Barnett, Don Schlitz and Rhonda Vincent. Also scheduled to appear are Texas Hill and Tiera Kennedy. 

Sunday October 9
7:00: Rhonda Vincent, Texas Hill, Jeannie Seely, The Isaacs
Intermission
8:15: Tierra Kennedy, Don Schlitz, Mandy Barnett, Ricky Skaggs

Now from 50 years ago, Saturday October 7, 1972: 

1st show
6:30: Stu Phillips (host), Lonzo and Oscar
6:45: Justin Tubb (host), Del Wood, Norma Gallant
7:00: Jack Greene (host), Jeannie Seely, Duke of Paducah
7:30: Bobby Lord (host), Willis Brothers, Jeanne Pruett, Crook Brothers
8:00: Roy Acuff (host), Stringbean, Charlie Walker, Hank Williams, Jr
8:30: Del Reeves (host), Jimmy Newman, The 4 Guys, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Bill Carlisle

2nd show
9:30: Stu Phillips (host), Willis Brothers, Lonzo and Oscar, Duke of Paducah, Bob and Pat Geary
10:00: Justin Tubb (host), Del Wood, Norma Gallant
10:15: Jack Greene (host), Jeannie Seely, Stringbean
10:30: Roy Acuff (host), Hank Williams, Jr.
10:45: Jimmy Newman (host), Jeanne Pruett, Crook Brothers
11:00: Bobby Lord (host), Charlie Walker, Fruit Jar Drinkers, Sam McGee
11:30: Del Reeves (host), Bill Carlisle, The 4 Guys

(At the time, Norma Gallant did a few duets with Justin Tubb, thus the reason why she was on the Opry and on his segment). 

Buck Owens was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but that doesn't mean that he never appeared on the show as he made quite a few appearances when he was in Nashville, and in many cases, those appearances corresponded to when he was taping Hee Haw. One of those appearances took place on Saturday October 8, 1988. Here is the running order from that night 34 years ago: 

1st show
6:30: Bonanza
The 4 Guys (host): Turn Your Radio On
Lorrie Morgan: So Wrong For So Long
The 4 Guys: Fox on the Run

6:45: Rudy's
Jack Greene (host): I Don't Believe I'll Fall in Love Today
Skeeter Davis: The End of the World
Jack Greene: There Goes My Everything

7:00: Shoney's
Bill Monroe (host): Why Did You Wander
Jean Shepard: Are You Teasing Me
Ray Pillow: I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried
Vern Gosdin: Set "Em Up Joe/Chiseled in Stone
Bill Monroe: A Beautiful Life

7:30: Standard Candy
Porter Wagoner (host): I'm Gonna Feed You Now
Dan Seals: Three Time Loser/Everything That Glitters is Not Gold
Buck Owens: Hot Dog/Act Naturally/Together Again/Love's Gonna Live Here/Crying Time/I've Got a Tiger By the Tail/Together Again
Porter Wagoner: Dooley

8:00: Martha White
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Roy Drusky: Too Old to Die Young/One Day at a Time
Riders In The Sky: Tumbling Tumbleweeds/When Payday Rolls Around
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Bile Them Cabbage Down
Minnie Pearl: Comedy
Roy Acuff: I Saw the Light

8:30: Music Valley
Hank Snow (host): Tangled Mind
Charlie Louvin: The Precious Jewel
Patty Loveless: Lonely Side of Live
Osborne Brothers: Rocky Top
Bill Carlisle: Leave That Liar Alone
Hank Snow: Where Romance Calls

2nd show
9:30: Dollar General
Porter Wagoner (host): Sugarfoot Rag
The 4 Guys: What'll You Do About Me
Del Reeves: A Dozen Pair of Boots
Dan Seals: Big Wheels in the Moonlight/God Must Be a Cowboy at Heart
Porter Wagoner: Y'all Come

10:00: Little Debbie
Bill Monroe (host): Molly & Tenbrooks/Blue Moon of Kentucky
Jeannie Seely: I'll Be Around When It's Over
Bill Monroe: The Bluest Man in Town

10:15: Sunbeam
Roy Acuff (host): Meeting in the Air
Billy Walker: You Gave Me a Mountain

10:30: Pet Milk
Stonewall Jackson (host): Don't Be Angry
Jan Howard: Where No One Stands Alone
Stonewall Jackson: Me & You & A Dog Named Boo

10:45: B.C. Headache Powder
Jack Greene (host): The Devil's Den
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Sail Away Ladies
Jack Greene: If It's Love Your Playing For

11:00: Coca Cola
Hank Snow (host): Filipino Rose
Jean Shepard: Someone's Gotta Cry
Roy Drusky: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Justin Tubb: As Long As There's a Sunday
Osborne Brothers: Pathway of Teardrops
Hank Snow: Among My Souvenirs

11:30: Creamette
Charlie Louvin (host): I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow
Patty Loveless: Lonely Side of Love/Blue Side of Town
Riders In The Sky: Yonder Comes the Santa Fe/Carry Me Back to the Lone Prairie
Charlie Louvin: In The Cross

As you can see, Buck Owens only did the first show that night, on the televised portion on TNN and performed a melody of his hits. In fact, that first show that night was impressive as it included Vern Gosdin, Lorrie Morgan, Minnie Pearl, Dan Seals and Patty Loveless, in addition to Skeeter Davis, Ray Pillow and Bill Carlisle, while one the second show, Del Reeves, Jeannie Seely, Billy Walker, Stonewall Jackson, Jan Howard and Justin Tubb were listed. 

What is interesting is that exactly one year later, Buck was back on the Opry, on a night that also included Garth Brooks. Here is the lineup from October 7, 1989:

1st show
6:30: Jimmy C Newman (host): Jeannie Pruett
6:45: Jim Ed Brown (host) w/The Browns
7:00: Porter Wagoner (host): Jean Shepard, Jim and Jesse, Ray Pillow, Skeeter Davis
7:30: Jimmy Dickens (host): Garth Brooks, Jeannie Seely, Buck Owens
8:00: Roy Acuff (host): Connie Smith, Osborne Brothers, David Houston, Opry Square Dance Band
8:30: Hank Snow (host): Roy Drusky, Bill Carlisle, Jan Howard, Charlie Louvin

2nd show
9:30: Porter Wagoner (host): Buck Owens, Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson
10:00: Jim Ed Brown (host): Dottie West
10:15: Roy Acuff (host): Stonewall Jackson
10:30: Jimmy Dickens (host): Garth Brooks
10:45: Osborne Brothers (host): Charlie Walker, Opry Square Dance Band
11:00: Hank Snow (host): Connie Smith, Ray Pillow, Justin Tubb, Roy Drusky
11:30: Johnny Russell (host), Bill Carlisle, Charlie Louvin, David Houston, Jan Howard

Unlike the year before, Buck appeared on both shows. On a side note, Dottie West was scheduled on the 6:45 segment of the first show with Jim Ed Brown but didn't make it. She did appear on the second show. 

Finally, as I wrote, the only recent birthday show I have missed was in 1994. While it doesn't correspond with this weekend, I thought I would share the show that I missed. It took place on Saturday October 15 and here is the running order from the first show that night: 

6:30: GHS Strings
Bill Monroe (host): Mule Skinner Blues
Stonewall Jackson: Ol' Chunk of Coal
Bill Monroe: Why Did You Wander

6:45: Country Music Hall of Fame
Grandpa Jones (host): Oh Suzannah
Bill Carlisle: Elvira
Jimmy Dickens: Out Behind the Barn
Grandpa Jones: Any Old Time

7:00: Shoney's
The 4 Guys (host): River of Dreams
Wilma Lee Cooper: The World Can't Stand Long
Brother Oswald: Eunita
Jeanne Pruett: Temporarily Yours
The 4 Guys: It's Alright to Have a Good Time/When You Got a Good Woman, It Shows

7:30: Standard Candy
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Sail Away Ladies
Porter Wagoner: Take an Old Cold Tater
Mike Snider: Possum Hide
Jeannie Seely: I'm Moving On/I've Been Everywhere/I Don't Hurt Anymore/There's A Fool Such as I
The Bluegrass Boys: Mule Skinner Blues/Blue Moon of Kentucky/Uncle Pen
Grand Ole Opry Cast: Happy Birthday Grand Ole Opry
Porter Wagoner: I Saw the Light

(The four Hall of Fame members: Jimmy Dickens, Grandpa Jones, Hank Snow and Bill Monroe sat on stage in chairs as they were honored by Porter Wagoner, Mike Snider, Jeannie Seely and The Bluegrass Boys)

8:00: Martha White
Porter Wagoner (host): Ol' Slewfoot
Jack Greene: Statue of a Fool
Jean Shepard: Slippin' Away
Charlie Walker: There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere
The Whites: Hangin' Around
Porter Wagoner and Collen Walters: Burning the Midnight Oil
Colleen Walters: Alone with You

8:30: Kraft
Hank Snow (host): My Memories of You
Jim Ed Brown: The 3 Bells
Ray Pillow: That Ain't No Way to Treat My Heart
Jan Howard: You Don't Know Me
Billy Walker: Come a Little Bit Closer
Hank Snow: A Message From the Trade Winds

I don't think anyone can complain about that show. Just sorry I missed it. 

There you have it for this week. I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend as the Opry celebrates its 97th birthday weekend. As I wrote, I will be in Nashville for the entire week and looking forward to all of the shows. 

As always, thanks for reading and commenting. 

Midweek Opry Shows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday October 6
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Chris Janson

Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Mandy Barnett, Jim Lauderdale, Michael Ray

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

Grand Ole Opry 9/30 & 10/1

The Grand Ole Opry schedule has been posted for this weekend and I hope everyone enjoys Gary Mule Deer, as the comedian is scheduled for all three shows this weekend. Yes, there are three shows as the Opry will have two shows each Saturday night through the month of October.

More on the Saturday shows in a minute, but let's take a look first at the Friday Night Opry which will feature Opry members Ricky Skaggs, Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith, Bobby Osborne and Lauren Alaina. That is a real solid group of Opry members, each a little different in style and age. And it is always nice when one of the Opry's newest and youngest members appear. 

Besides Gary Mule Deer, non-Opry members appearing on Friday night will be Kristian Bush and making her Opry debut, Avery Anna. 

Opry member Vince Gill will be closing out both shows on Saturday night, joined by Jeannie Seely, who continues to add Opry shows to her record-breaking total. The only other Opry member scheduled on Saturday is the Opry's newest member, Don Schlitz. 

As mentioned, Gary Mule Deer will be on both shows, joined by Restless Road, Rhett Atkins, Tenille Towns, and making their Opry debut, Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe. 

Friday September 30
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith, Avery Anna, Ricky Skaggs
Intermission
8:15: Kristin Bush, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Gary Mule Deer, Lauren Alaina

Saturday October 1
1st show
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Jeannie Seely, Restless Road, Rhett Akins, Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe
8:00: Don Schlitz, Tenille Towns, Gary Mule Deer, Vince Gill

2nd show
9:30: Opry Square Dancers, Jeannie Seely, Restless Road, Rhett Akins, Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe
10:30: Don Schlitz, Tenille Towns, Gary Mule Deer, Vince Gill

Avery Anna will be making her Opry debut on Friday night, while Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe will hit the stage on Saturday night. 

Warner Music Nashville singer / songwriter Avery Anna is originally from Arizona. She started singing at 10 years old, quickly picking up the guitar and piano, but it wasn’t until she started her TikTok channel that she realized her full potential. Her repertoire spans classic country artists such as Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline to modern acts like Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini. Now with 1.4 million followers and almost 27 million likes, Avery is ready to share her own music with the world. The 2022 YouTube Artist on the Rise has released four tracks, and her single “Narcissist” is already making a statement. A SiriusXM Highway Find, the song has landed on major playlists such as Spotify’s New Music Friday, Apple Music’s Country Risers and has over 86 million global streams. The Flagstaff native has just begun to take her music on the road, opening for acts such as Josh Turner, Martina McBride, & Parmalee as well as playing overseas for C2C Festival in London. 

Cody Carnes is a worship leader who is passionate about creating spaces where innovative artistry and authentic worship can collide. Since releasing his solo label debut project in 2017, Carnes has continued to impact the worship music genre with powerful church anthems like “Nothing Else,” “Run To the Father,” and “Christ Be Magnified.” In 2020, he released his studio album, Run To The Father, which earned him his first GRAMMY Award nomination. He also received GRAMMY nominations for “The Blessing” and the album The Blessing (Live) for the 63rd and 64th Awards, as well as "The Blessing" being named “Song of the Year” (2021) and “Worship Song of the Year” (2020) at the GMA Dove Awards. He will be releasing his first-ever live recorded album on September 30th. 

Kari Jobe, who is also a worship leader, has been using her gifts to lead people into the presence of God. When she began leading worship at age 13, she never imagined she would be nominated for three GRAMMY® awards, win multiple Dove Awards, have two RIAA Gold Certified singles, or be praised by the New York Times. In 2020, Jobe released her highly acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated album The Blessing (Live), which featured the worldwide hit “The Blessing” co-written by her, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown and Pastor Steven Furtick. She received back-to-back GRAMMY nominations for the song “The Blessing” and the album The Blessing (Live) for the 63rd and 64th Awards. She has more than 1.18 million YouTube subscribers and over 340 million channel views. 

Now from 50 years ago, Saturday September 30, 1972: 

1st show
6:30: Willis Brothers (host); Bill Carlisle
6:45: The 4 Guys (host); Del Wood; Pam Gilbert
7:00: Justin Tubb (host); Stringbean; Jeanne Pruett
7:30: Bill Monroe (host); Jean Shepard; Joe and Rose Lee Maphis; Crook Brothers
8:00: Roy Acuff (host); Dottie West; Jimmy Dickens
8:30: Wilburn Brothers (host); Grandpa Jones; Marion Worth; Fruit Jar Drinkers; Johnny Carver

2nd show
9:30: Willis Brothers (host); Grandpa Jones; Bill Carlisle; Pam Gilbert
10:00: Justin Tubb (host); Stringbean; Jeanne Pruett
10:15: Bill Monroe (host); Jean Shepard; Del Wood
10:30: Roy Acuff (host); Jimmy Dickens
10:45: The 4 Guys (host); Dottie West; Crook Brothers
11:00: The 4 Guys (host); Charlie Louvin; Joe and Rose Lee Maphis; Fruit Jar Drinkers; Sam McGee
11:30: Wilburn Brothers (host); Marion Worth; Johnny Carver

(David Houston was scheduled for both shows but canceled, while Charlie Louvin appeared only on the late show. As a reminder, Jeanne Pruett and Jimmy Dickens were not Opry members in 1972. Overall, a pretty thin lineup of Opry members). 

Pam Gilbert appeared on both shows that night. She did some recording in Nashville in the late 60s and early 70s, but other than that, she largely disappeared. 

Who else finds it hard to believe that Dierks Bentley has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 17 years? Well, it is true as on Saturday October 1, 2005, Dierks became a member of the Opry's cast. Here is the running order from that night: 

1st show
6:30: Cracker Barrel
Jimmy Dickens (host): Me & My Big Loud Mouth
Connie Smith: The Hurting's All Over
Billy Walker: Behind Closed Doors
Jimmy C Newman: Jambalaya/Diggy Liggy Lo
Jimmy Dickens: Mountain Dew

7:00: Tootsie's/Standard Candy
Dierks Bentley: Lot of Leavin' Left to Do
Marty Stuart: Rock Island Line/Cry My Lonesome Heart
Chely Wright: You Never Can Tell/What a Beautiful Day
Dierks Bentley: I Can't Help It/Come A Little Closer Baby/Domestic Light & Cold
Chris Cagle: Anywhere but Here/Life is Short

8:00: Martha White
Porter Wagoner (host): Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me
John Conlee: They Also Served/Rose Colored Glasses
Jim Ed Brown: Southern Loving
Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius: Fools
Opry Square Dance Band: Whiskey Before Breakfast
Porter Wagoner: Green, Green Grass of Home

8:30: Tennessee Pride
Bill Anderson (host): Wild Weekend
T. Bubba Bechtol: Comedy
Bobby Osborne: Doin' My Time/Rocky Top
Bill Anderson: Mama Sang a Song

2nd show
9:30: Cracker Barrel
Jimmy Dickens (host): Sleepin' at the Foot of the Bed
Mel McDaniel: Stand Up
Jeannie Seely: Too Far Gone
Chely Wright: You Never Can Tell/Bumper of My SUV
Jimmy Dickens: September Memories

10:00: Caribbean Cruise
Porter Wagoner (host): Howdy, Neighbor, Howdy
Jan Howard: Lord, I Hope This Day is Good
John Conlee: I'm Only In It For the Love/They Also Served
Chris Cagle: My Love Goes On & On/Laredo

10:30; Johnny Walker Tours
Marty Stuart (host): Country Rock 'N Roll
Stonewall Jackson: A Wound Time Can't Erase
Connie Smith: If I Can Talk to Him/Fight On
Opry Square Dance Band: Snowflake Reel
Marty Stuart: I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand

11:00: Opry Visa
Bill Anderson (host): Po' Folks
Jack Greene: There Goes My Everything/Statue of a Fool
Dierks Bentley: Come A Little Closer, Baby/What Was I Thinking
Bill Anderson: Tips of My Fingers

11:30: Country Christmas
Jim Ed Brown (host): Pop A Top
T. Bubba Bechtol: Comedy
Bobby Osborne: Foggy Mountain Rock
Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius: I'm Leaving It Up to You

(Sonny Osborne was ill which is why Bobby appeared alone). 

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 as the Opry rolls into the month of October. 

 

Mid-Week Opry Shows

Many of you who read this blog, also follow me on Facebook or Twitter. For those who follow on Facebook probably saw that my wife and I on Saturday night were at The Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia. 

For those who are not familiar with the Carter Fold, I share this from their website: 

The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, a non-profit organization, serves fans and supporters of old-time country and folk music through the presentation of weekly performances at the Carter Family Fold, in Hiltons, Virginia. It also honors the memory of the first family of country music, the legendary Carter Family (A.P. Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter), whose first recordings (in 1927) are credited with giving birth to the commercial country music industry. The Carter Family Memorial Music Center was founded by Janette Carter, daughter of A.P. and Sara, who with Sara's cousin Maybelle, comprised the original Carter Family. The Carter Family Memorial Music Center is directed by Rita Forrester, daughter of Janette Carter.

Also included is the A.P. Carter Cabin, which was the birthplace of A.P. Carter, along with his general store, which now is the home of the Carter Family Museum. Both are only open on Saturday nights and are free. While relatively small, both are very well done. 

As to the Carter Fold, on Saturday night we saw Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. As you would expect, it was a full house, and they were outstanding. The show lasted about two hours and the group included a number of instrumental numbers for those who wished to dance and clog. While the normal admission price is $10, it was $15 on Saturday due to Russell being the act, and frankly for the price, you will not see a better show. 

There are a couple of names on the upcoming schedule that will be familiar to many: Carson Peters and Iron Mountain on November 5 and Hogslop String Band, who were just on the Opry this past Saturday night, on November 19. 

As someone who has been to the Fold a few times, I highly recommend a trip up into the mountains to visit. And The Carter Family Fold is not the only attraction in the area as about an hour up the road in Clintwood, Virginia, is the Ralph Stanley Museum. Clintwood is also the home of the Ralph Stanley Memorial Hills of Home Festival, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend. I was at the festival this past May, and like the shows at the Carter Fold, I highly recommend a visit if you every get the chance.

Looking at the mid-week Opry shows for this week, Grand Ole Opry member Josh Turner is back on the schedule and will be in the closing slot on Tuesday night. Joining Josh will be Opry members Jeannie Seely, Mandy Barnett and Bill Anderson. Comedian Gary Mule Deer is also on the schedule, and he will also be appearing on Wednesday night. 

In addition to Gary Mule Deer, the Wednesday Night Opry has members Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith and Jamey Johnson on the schedule, along with someone many of us are hoping will be an Opry member someday, T. Graham Brown. 

Tuesday September 27
7:00: Jeannie Seely, Jameson Rodgers, Mandy Barnett, Randy Rogers Band
Intermission
8:15: Bill Anderson, Gary Mule Deer, Josh Turner

Wednesday September 28
7:00: Dailey & Vincent, Connie Smith, King Calaway, T. Graham Brown
Intermission
8:15: Elvie Shane, Gary Mule Deer, Jamey Johnson

Looking at Opry Country Classics this week, the lineup is outstanding as Gene Watson is going to be honored upon the release of his new album. Very solid lineup, as in addition to Gene, Opry members Rhonda Vincent and Lorrie Morgan are on the schedule, along with Larry Gatlin, who as usual, will be the host. 

Thursday September 29
Opry Country Classics
Host: Larry Gatlin
Spotlight Artist: Gene Watson
Also Appearing: Gatlin Brothers, Rhonda Vincent, Lorrie Morgan, Erin Enderlin, Jake Hoot

Overall, a nice week of shows. 

Grand Ole Opry 9/23 & 9/24

It was certainly a wonderful weekend last week at the Grand Ole Opry, with Jeannie Seely the focal point of the show, and receiving some well-deserved recognition and honors. 55 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and over 5,000 Opry appearances is certainly impressive. And, while not a part of the Opry itself, I have read many positive stories and reviews regarding the Midnite Jamboree. the Texas Troubadour Theater was filled up to capacity, and those attending were entertained. Hopefully, we will see more shows like what the Midnite Jamboree offered last weekend. 

So, what does the Opry have for us this weekend? There is a group making their Opry debut on Saturday night and they certainly have some history behind them. Hogslop String Band, and you have to love that name, consists of singer and fiddler Kevin Martin; guitarist, harmonica player and singer Gabriel Kelley; mandolin player and singer Will Harrison; banjo player and singer Daniel Binkley, and bassist and all-round entertainer Pickle. If the last name Binkley rings a bell, that is because Daneil Binkley's Great Grandfather's band, The Binkley Brothers Dixie Clodhoppers, are considered one of the original members of the Grand Ole Opry itself. 

According to their website,  Hogslop String Band manages to walk that line, with their roots in old-time string band music, and their energy based in wild rock-and-roll, you could almost call them punk purists. Adding, "They thrive on crossing genres, casting off the confines of straight old-time and bluegrass, delving into a deep repertoire of rock, folk, psychedelic, and original numbers that can only be described as, "The Hogslop Sound." It’s clear that these boys are going places, and they've quickly become one of the most unique and exhilarating outfits on the scene today. “It only gets weirder from here,” they often say from stage. They're not kidding."

If nothing else, it should be an interesting Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Taking a look at the two shows this weekend, the Friday Night Opry has Opry members Mark Wills, Jeannie Seely and Riders In The Sky on the schedule. The Riders are back on Saturday night, joined by members Rhonda Vincent and Hall of Fame members Bill Anderson and Connie Smith. 

Comedian Dusty Slay is guesting on both shows, with Kendell Marvel, Stephanie Urbina Jones, Callista Clark and Wendy Moten joining Dusty on Friday night, while Sam Williams, Radney Foster, and the previously mentioned Hogslop String Band will join Dusty on Saturday evening. 

Friday September 23
7:00: Mark Wills, Jeannie Seely, Kendell Marvel, Wendy Moten
Intermission
8:15: Callista Clark, Dusty Slay, Stephanie Ubina Jones, Riders In The Sky

Saturday September 24
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Riders In The Sky, Sam Williams, Connie Smith, Hogslop String Band
Intermission
8:15: Bill Anderson, Opry Square Dancers, Dusty Slay, Radney Foster, Rhonda Vincent

3 Opry members on Friday and 4 on Saturday night. No live Circle TV this weekend as Farm Aid is taking place and will be televised on Saturday. 

And now, here is the running order from 50 years ago, Saturday September 23, 1972: 

1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Osborne Brothers (host): Rocky Top
Ernie Ashworth: Wanted Man
Osborne Brothers: You Win Again/Today I Started Loving You Again

6:45: Rudy's
Charlie Louvin (host): Will You Visit Me on Sundays
Justin Tubb: Lonesome 7-7203
Bill Carlisle: No Help Wanted
Charlie Louvin: Amazing Grace

7:00: Rudy's
Charlie Walker (host): My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
Jim and Jesse: Just One of a Kind
Stringbean: Old Joe Clark
Stu Phillips: I Hear Your Name
Charlie Walker: Don't Squeeze My Sharmon
Jim and Jesse: I Heard the Bluebird Sing
Stringbean: Battle of New Orleans
Stu Phillips: Welcome to My World
Charlie Walker: Alabama Jubilee

7:30: Standard Candy
Bill Monroe (host): Mule Skinner Blues
Willis Brothers: Pretty Diamond
Grandpa Jones: Columbus Stockade Blues
Crook Brothers: Mississippi Sawyer
Bill Monroe: Wayfaring Stranger
Willis Brothers: Bob
Grandpa and Ramona Jones: Orange Blossom Special

8:00: Martha White
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Bobby Bare: Sylvia's Mother
George Morgan: Easy Loving
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: Big Midnight Special
Roy Acuff: Carry Me Back to the Mountains
Bobby Bare: Come Sundown
George Morgan: To Get to You

8:30: Stephens
Ernest Tubb (host): Say Something Nice to Sara
George Morgan and Marion Worth: Slipping Around
The 4 Guys: Cottonfields/Mariah
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Walking in My Sleep
Wayne Hammond: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Marion Worth: Put Your Hand in the Hand
The 4 Guys: Sweet Yesterday

2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Osborne Brothers (host): Fireball Mail
Willis Brothers: I Still Do
Justin Tubb: Traveling Singing Man
Bill Carlisle: Have a Drink on Me
Osborne Brothers: There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
Ernie Ashworth: Corrina; Corrina
Justin Tubb: Lonesome 7-7203
Osborne Brothers: Ruby

10:00: Fender
Charlie Louvin (host) w/Diane McCall: Something to Brag About
George Morgan: Candy Kisses
Jim and Jesse: Please Be My Love
Charlie Louvin and Bobby Osborne: Swing Lo; Sweet Chariot

10:15: Union 76
Bill Monroe (host): Molly & Tenbrooks/Blue Moon of Kentucky
The 4 Guys: Hello Walls/Big Bad John/Wings of a Dove
Stringbean: Little Pink

10:30: Trailblazer
Roy Acuff (host): No Letter in the Mail
Bobby Bare: Detroit City
Grandpa Jones: Make Me a Pallet Down on the Floor
Roy Acuff: The Great Speckled Bird

10:45: Big Red
Ernest Tubb (host): Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello
Stu Phillips: I Hear Your Name
Crook Brothers: Ida Red
Ernest Tubb: Yesterdays' Winner is a Loser Today

11:00: Coca Cola
Roy Drusky (host): Strangers/Anymore/Second Hand Rose
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: Sunny Side of the Mountain
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Take Me Back to Tulsa
Roy Drusky: The Last Time I Called Somebody Darling
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: White Dove
Sam McGee: Farewell Blues/Alabama Jubilee/Just Because
Roy Drusky: Long, Long Texas Road

11:30: Elm Hill
Marty Robbins (host): I Walk Alone
Marion Worth: Me & Bobby McGee/The Hands You're Holding Now
Don Winters: Jambalaya
Marty Robbins: Singing the Blues/Lovesick Blues/Don't Worry/This Much a Man/Big Boss Man

(Charlie Walker only appeared on the first show and Roy Drusky only on the second, with The 4 Guys scheduled on the second show but canceling). 

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. 

Mid-Week Opry Shows

This week, in addition to the Tuesday Night Opry and Opry Country Classics, the Wednesday Night Opry returns, with Little Big Town on the schedule for their first Opry show of the year. That's another one off this list of 2022 no-shows at the Opry. As with the others, hopefully it is not their last appearance of the year. 

So, looking at the mid-week shows, all three look very solid. 

The Tuesday Night Opry will feature Opry members Jeannie Seely, Dailey & Vincent and Jamey Johnson, along with very frequent Opry guest Charles Esten. Also on the schedule is Hailey Whitters and comedian John Crist. 

Tuesday September 20
7:00: Jeannie Seely, Hailey Whitters, Dailey & Vincent, We The Kingdom
Intermission
8:15: Charles Esten, John Crist, Jamey Johnson

On the Wednesday Night Opry, in addition to Little Big Town, Del McCoury is on the schedule as are The Isaacs, who recently celebrated their one-year anniversary as Opry members. Also on the schedule is Steven Curtis Chapman and making his Opry debut, Cooper Alan. 

Wednesday September 21
7:00: The Isaacs, Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block, Del McCoury Band
Intermission
8:15: Steven Curtis Chapman, Mitchell Tenpenny, Little Big Town

Larry Gatlin will again be the host of Opry Country Classics, and the show this week will feature Dailey & Vincent, along with Opry member Don Schlitz. 

Thursday September 22
Host: Larry Gatlin
Also Appearing: The Gatlin Brothers, Dailey & Vincent, Tony Jackson, Emily Ann Roberts, Don Schlitz

Grand Ole Opry 9/16 & 9/17

The big news at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend will be Opry member Jeannie Seely celebrating her 55th year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and hosting the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, which returns to the air this Saturday night/Sunday morning. 

JEANNIE SEELY TO CELEBRATE 55TH GRAND OLE OPRY ANNIVERSARY AFTER-PARTY HOSTING WORLD FAMOUS ‘MIDNITE JAMBOREE’

First Midnite Jamboree Show from the Troubadour Since May of 2021 

GRAMMY®-winning artist, Jeannie Seely, has been announced as the host for the return of the world-famous Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on Saturday, September 17 at the Troubadour in Nashville, TN. The event will also be an after-party celebration for fans, friends and industry members to honor Jeannie for her milestone as a 55-year member of the Grand Ole Opry. This event has become a tradition for Seely who has hosted the Midnite Jamboree after milestone Opry celebrations including her 40th, 45th and 50th anniversaries. 

Listeners can tune in and hear the Midnite Jamboree on WSM AM 650 and online at midnight with Jeff Hoag brought to you by Springer Mountain Farms.

Special guests slated to perform include Mark Wills, Sunny Sweeney, Dallas Wayne, Diane Berry & Joe Wade Smith, Moore & Moore, along with Jeannie Seely and the promise of some special guests.

Jeannie Seely has performed on the Midnite Jamboree for several decades; from the time it was broadcast downtown from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Broadway and her association with Ernest Tubb holds a special place in her heart. Tubb recorded “Sometimes I Do” written by Seely, she was part of the weekly The Ernest Tubb Show syndicated on television and she fondly remembers and to this day follows the valuable advice he offered her.

“So very glad the Midnite Jamboree is coming back!! I’m so thrilled to not only serve as host for this historic return, but also to be celebrating my Opry Anniversary here again.  My mind goes back to the first time Ernest Tubb introduced me on the Jamboree and back announced that ‘the future of country music is in the hands of this young lady,” reflects Jeannie Seely. “Hopefully he is smiling down and proud that we are carrying on his tradition. For my part, I’m hoping it shows my appreciation for the helping hand he so generously extended to me.” 

"It is hard to put into words just how excited I truly am to have The Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree back at the Troubadour starting this Saturday Night!” Exclaimed Troubadour owner - Rodney Collins. “With the great Jeannie Seely hosting and celebrating her 55th year as a Grand Ole Opry member, history is being made this Saturday! We hope you will come and be a part of our special night."

"We are very excited to bring the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree back to the Country music community. With the historical significance and the pedigree of the show, we could not be happier to have Jeannie Seely help us get this in motion," stated Ernest Dale Tubb III Gives me the feeling that ET is applauding from above!"

Stay in touch with Jeannie Seely on her website and all of her social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree:

The Midnite Jamboree was a radio program aired from May 3, 1947 through May 7, 2022 on WSM in Nashville, Tennessee. It was launched by country musician Ernest Tubb. The program was recorded from Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee each Saturday. Through a brokered programming arrangement with Ernest Tubb Record Shop, the Jamboree aired following the Grand Ole Opry; as the program's name implied, it aired at midnight Central Time. In its later years, the Midnite Jamboree was billed as "the second longest running radio show in history." On March 11, 2022, the owners of Ernest Tubb Record Shop announced that it would be going out of business in the spring, ending the program. A special broadcast was recorded on the program's 75th anniversary on May 3, 2021, and broadcast on WSM the following Saturday; that would be the final new episode, as the store closed that week.

About Jeannie Seely:

Jeannie Seely's deep, moving vocals earned her the nickname of “Miss Country Soul,” a title that’s still used today. An esteemed singer, songwriter, producer, actress, author and on-air personality, Seely added another title, “Doctor,” to her resume when she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Lincoln Memorial University in 2019. The third female country artist to win a GRAMMY® is also among a select group of country artists who have scored No. 1 hits as a solo artist, duet partner and songwriter. On September 16, 1967, Seely fulfilled her lifelong dream of joining the Grand Ole Opry®, becoming the first Pennsylvania native to do so. 55 years later, Seely makes clear that it's still a thrill and an honor each time she performs on the world-famous stage. From her 1966 Top 10 Billboard album, The Seely Style, which featured “Don’t Touch Me,” to her self-produced album, Written in Song, consisting entirely of songs she’s written and recorded for more than 10 Country Music Hall of Fame® members, Seely's recordings have spanned seven decades. Seely first appeared on the Billboard charts in 1966, continued to score entries for 13 consecutive years on various Billboard charts, and as recently as 2022, has had a presence on the MusicRow charts. Seely also garnered a No. 1 on the Record World Country Singles chart in 1971 as well as a No. 1 on the Bluegrass Today chart in 2019. In his 2003 book, Finding Her Voice: The Saga of Women in Country Music, music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of Country’s most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. With a strong social media following and over four million views on her YouTube channel, Seely continues to expand her international presence as music sales and messages from fans worldwide pour in. She appeared in Willie Nelson's movie Honeysuckle Rose and sang on the film’s RIAA® platinum-certified soundtrack, and for the past four years, Seely has hosted her own show, Sundays with Seely on SiriusXM's Willie's Roadhouse. She also served as a disc jockey on her own Armed Forces Network Show, which launched after her tour abroad for the troops. Seely continues to receive letters of appreciation from American soldiers for her support. She is also a fierce advocate for musicians' rights and takes much pride in her involvement and support for the cause. Nelson, along with Rhonda Vincent, Bill Anderson, Lorrie Morgan, Ray Stevens and many more of her friends, joined Seely for her current project on Curb Records, An American Classic, which has seen rave reviews and three radio releases. Most recently, Seely won the Song of the Year Award at the Arkansas Country Music Awards. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com.

Thank you to B! Noticed Public Relations.

The other big news at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend is the return of Opry member Brad Paisley, who will be making his first Opry appearance of 2022 on the Friday Night Opry. 

Joining Brad on Friday night will be Opry members Mark Wills, Connie Smith, Mandy Barnett and Riders In The Sky. After only a couple of Opry members on the schedule last weekend, it is nice to see five members appearing on the Friday show. The only non-members scheduled are Caylee Hammack and Spencer Crandall, who will be making his Opry debut. 

Friday September 17
7:00: Mark Wills, Connie Smith, Spencer Crandall, Mandy Barnett
Intermission
8:15: Caylee Hammack, Riders In The Sky, Brad Paisley

Taking a look at Saturday's Grand Ole Opry, in addition to Jeannie Seely, Opry members Mark Wills, Charlie McCoy and Don Schlitz are on the schedule. It is wonderful to see the Opry's two newest members on the Saturday schedule. 

Chapel Hart has been making a lot of news lately and this trio will be making their Opry debut on Saturday evening. Also guesting will be Alex Williams, Everett and Sunny Sweeney. I know may have been listening to Willie's Roadhouse on Sirius/XM and heard Sunny now hosting the morning show, replacing Charlie Monk and Chris Jones. I think the jury is still out on her. I know it has been a little bit of a challenge for her, especially replacing the legendary Charlie Monk. But she seems to be getting more comfortable in her role and hopefully it continues. 

Saturday September 18
7:00: Opry Square Dancers, Mark Wills, Sunny Sweeney, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely
Intermission
8:15: Alex Williams, Evertte, Opry Square Dancers, Charlie McCoy, Chapel Hart

As I mentioned, Chapel Hart has been getting a lot of notice lately. In 2021 the trio was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country, the institution that has been known to help up and coming female country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBride, & Gabby Barrett... to name a few. This Mississippi trio’s music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for the single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release “The Girls Are Back In Town”. 

The group includes sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle, and thus far has released two studio albums and seven singles. Most recently, they competed in the 17th season of America's Got Talent, where they received a fabulous reception. While this will be their Opry debut, they have appeared before at the Opry Plaza. 

Now from 50 years ago, Saturday September 16, 1972:

1st show
6:30: Charlie Louvin (host); Del Wood; Diane McCall
6:45: Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper (host); Jeanne Pruett; Anthony Armstrong Jones
7:00: Stu Phillips (host); Justin Tubb; Diane Jordan; Reggie Alley
7:30: Hank Locklin (host); Willis Brothers; Bill Carlisle; Crook Brothers
8:00: Jim Ed Brown (host); Stringbean; Johnny Paycheck; Cates Sisters
8:30: Osborne Brothers (host); The 4 Guys; Louie Roberts; Fruit Jar Drinkers

2nd show
9:30: Willis Brothers (host); Justin Tubb; Bill Carlisle; Jeanne Pruett
10:00: Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper (host); Del Wood; Anthony Armstrong Jones
10:15: Stu Phillips (host); Stringbean; Archie Campbell; Diane Jordan
10:30: Jim Ed Brown (host); Cates Sisters
10:45: Hank Locklin (host); Johnny Paycheck; Crook Brothers
11:00: Osborne Brothers (host); Louie Roberts; Fruit Jar Drinkers
11:30: Marty Robbins (host); The 4 Guys; Don Winters

(Connie Smith was scheduled for both shows but canceled. Also, Sam and Kirk McGee were also missing from the Opry that night, while Charlie Louvin only appeared on the first show and Archie Campbell on the second. In the case of Archie, this was his first Opry show in almost six months as he traditionally worked his theater in Gatlinburg during the summer months). 

As I mentioned, it will be a special night at the Opry on Saturday night as Jeannie Seely is recognized upon her 55th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and also for making more than 5,000 appearances on the show. 

Here is the running order from Saturday September 16, 1967, the night Jeannie Seely became a member of the Grand Ole Opry: 

1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Ernie Ashworth (host): A Week in the Country
Paul Moore: Cold, Cold Heart
Jimmy "Spider" Wilson: Wildwood Flower
Ernie Ashworth: My Love for You

6:45: Rudy's
George Hamilton IV (host): Break My Mind
Jerri Lynn: Ain't Had No Lovin'
Jerry Whitehurst: Hey, Good Looking
George Hamilton IV: The Urge for Going

7:00: Luzianne
Bill Anderson (host): Get White the Getting's Good
The 4 Guys: Swing Down Chariot
Jimmy Gately: She Wants to Be Like You
Tammy Wynette: Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad
Bill Anderson: No One's Gonna Hurt You Anymore
Duke of Paducah: Four-Leaf Clover
The 4 Guys: Walking in the Sunshine
Bill Anderson: I Love You Drops

7:30: Standard Candy
Billy Grammer (host): Mabel, You Have Been a Friend to Me
Willis Brothers: A 6 ft 2 by 4
Stringbean: Gonna Make Myself a Name
Margie Bowes: Man Around the House
Billy Grammer: The Real Thing
Harold Weakley: Since Never
Billy Grammer: Pennsylvania Polka
Willis Brothers: Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy
Billy Grammer: Gotta Travel On

8:00: Martha White
Wilburn Brothers (host): It's Another World
Justin Tubb: As Long As There's A Sunday
Dottie West: Like A Fool
Crook Brothers: Sally Goodin
Wilburn Brothers: You're Standing in the Way
Pete Sayers: Little Darling Pal of Mine
Justin Tubb and Dottie West: Love is No Excuse
Dottie West: Paper Mansions

8:30: Stephens
Roy Drusky (host): Rainbows & Roses
Grandpa Jones: Mountain Dew
Hugh X. Lewis: You're So Cold I'm Turning Blue
Jeannie Seely: Don't Touch Me
Roy Drusky: White Lightening Express
Opry Staff Band: Speeding West
Grandpa Jones: Everything I Had Going for Me is Gone
Jeannie Seely: Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me
Roy Drusky: Anymore

2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Tex Ritter (host): Boll Weevil
Willis Brothers: Big Daddy's Alabamy Bound
Dottie West: Funny, Familiar Forgotten Feelings
Hank Williams, Jr: There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight/Wedding Bells/Mansion on the Hill/Half as Much/Lovesick Blues
Tex Ritter: Working Man's Prayer
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Bill Cheatham

10:00: Schick
Billy Grammer (host): Gotta Travel On
Stringbean: Gonna Make Myself a Name
Margie Bowes: Makin' Believe
Billy Grammer: Mabel, You Have Been a Friend to Me

10:15: Pure
Roy Drusky (host): Peel Me A Nanner
Grandpa Jones: Dear Old Sunny South By the Sea
George Hamilton IV: Break My Mind
Roy Drusky: New Lips

10:30: Buckley's
Ernie Ashworth (host): My Love For You
Willis Brothers: Give Me 40 Acres
Ernie Ashworth: Sad Face
Willis Brothers: Bob/God Walks These Hills with Me

10:45: Newport
Wilburn Brothers (host): Goody, Goody Gumdrop
Justin Tubb: Take A Letter Miss Gray
Crook Brothers: Black Mountain Rag
Wilburn Brothers: Knoxville Girl

11:00: Coca Cola
Tex Ritter (host): Green Grow the Lilacs
The 4 Guys: Shenandoah
Jeannie Seely: I Fall to Pieces
Hank Williams, Jr: Long Gone Lonesome Blues/I Can't Take It No Longer/I'm In No Condition to Try to Love Again/I'm Nobody's Child
Tex Ritter: Just Beyond the Moon
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Gray Eagle
Jeannie Seely: Darling, Are You Ever Coming Home
Tex Ritter: I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven

11:30: Lava
Bob Luman (host): Let's Think About Living
Osborne Brothers: Roll Muddy River
Jerry Greene: Turn the World Around the Other Way
Tammy Wynette: I Don't Wanna Play House
Bob Luman: You Can Take the Boy From the Country
Harold Weakley: Since Never
Osborne Brothers: Making Plans
Bob Luman: Memphis

There you have it for this week. Congratulations to Jeannie Seely upon her 55th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. 

As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend.