The Latest Breaking News from Grand Ole Opry

Owners of Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry could put historic venue up for sale

Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis have performed on Opry and Ryman stages — but the storied venues may get a new owner

The Independent UK · Jun 26

“I saw these at Guitar Summit last year and came away with one thought: this might be the guitar of my dreams”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a long-awaited Lamb of God Les Paul

All-new drops from Kiesel, Manson, Gibson, Eastman, Taylor and more…

Guitar World · Feb 14

“Honoring a century of music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments on country’s most iconic stage”: Martin teams up with the Grand Ole Opry on a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition acoustic

The Nashville institution celebrated its 100th anniversary last November

Guitar World · Feb 12

Beyond bourbon, blues and backwoods: A place to hang your hat in Tennessee

It was summer of 2022 when the mass exodus went into full gear — Californians packing up for Tennessee in search of lower taxes, affordable housing and a change of pace. From our neighbors and friends to family and coworkers, we heard tales of the bold and brave leaving behind…

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023

Nashville city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in America’s Music City

Its live music venues, bars and neon-lit strip are the stuff of American road trip dreams. But where should you stop if you only have a couple of days in Nashville? Chris Allsop narrows it down

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Jerry Lee Lewis: a thrilling one-of-a-kind showman who was mired in scandal

The death of the rock’n’roll pioneer leaves behind a frenetic career filled with professional highs and personal lows

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Garth Brooks surprises Ashley McBryde with Grand Ole Opry invite: 'We need you'

Garth Brooks surprised fellow country musician Ashley McBryde on national television Thursday with an invitation to the Grand Ole Opry.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 6, 2022

Loretta Lynn, coal miner’s daughter who transformed country music, dies at 90

Loretta Lynn, the firebrand singer and songwriter who transformed coal into diamonds by exploring her dirt-poor childhood in eastern Appalachia in her career-defining 1970 hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” died on Tuesday. She was 90.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022

Barbara Mandrell returns to the Opry for 50th anniversary

Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell retired from music two decades ago, but the Grand Ole Opry still feels like home to her

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022

Hank Jr. unleashes Thunderhead Hawkins on bawdy blues record

Hank Williams Jr. is unleashing his alter ego Thunderhead Hawkins on a new record of raunchy blues songs

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022