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A century of country radio: The Grand Ole Opry turns 100
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It began as a Nashville radio broadcast on November 28, 1925, and has grown into a stage that has launched many artists’ careers and preserved the genre’s traditions. Opry Ambassador McKenna Stamm has been behind the scenes for three years and does not take it for granted. “When you talk to someone who comes on a tour and says, ‘We’ve saved up for years to come here,’ or, ‘My grandma passed away, and it was her dream to come here,’ being a part of those life moments for people is not something that I take for granted,” Stamm said.…
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What came first, the Ryman or the Opry?
Republished from Boot Scootin’: a backstage look into country music, February 8, 2023. We all know and love the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry, but which came first? The two share a close-knit history and are among the most popular stages every country artist dreams of performing on. The RymanLet’s start with the Ryman. The Ryman Auditorium is Nashville’s Mother Church and is a great venue to see some of your favorite artists perform. If you’re a history buff like me, you will also love the history that comes with the building. Thomas G. Ryman was a captain who lived in Nashville in the 1800s. After attending a…
