Another country icon has fallen. W.S. “Fluke” Holland is the first-ever person to play a full drum set in the great stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and the ultimate backer there is for all big country names. He’s not ...
The glacial delay in choosing Gene Watson as a member of the Grand Ole Opry has definitely been one of the most significant cultural oversights of our time. This Friday (Feb. 7), however, it will be remedied when the caramel-voiced ...
Hank Williams in the ’50s Both the honky-tonk singer, Hank Williams and his alter ego, Luke the Drifter were regarded as superstars in those days. He’d been racking up a string of hits since the mid-’40s with more following. In ...
Red Foley – Nashville’s 1st Country Star Clyde Julian Foley, also referred to as Red Foley was a well-known musician, radio and television personality whose influence caused the rise and spread of Country Music following the end of World war ...
Ray Price’s Legacy Ray Price’s career has been overwhelmingly complimented and criticized at the same time. Six years ago today, Ray passed away in his home in Texas. He was known as the one who saved the hard country when ...
Charley Pride was made known by his sleek, Southern-accented baritone voice. He was the most accomplished African-American during the 1960s. Over the span of 23 years, from 1966 to 1989, he was able to produce unforgettable songs that spent multiple ...
Scotty McCreery, season 10 winner of the American Idol, performed at the Grand Ole Opry. With a deep voice and the classic country spirit, it is no wonder that a lot of the country fans love him. Being an Elvis ...
Singer-songwriter, Ana Cristina Cash will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Ryman Auditorium. In honor of this prestigious appearance, Mayor Jamie Clary of Hendersonville, Tennessee, has also declared Nov. 9, 2019 “Ana Cristina Cash ...
Lennon and Maisy is a Canadian country duo who is trying their shot at fame by performing at country music’s biggest stage. The country duo’s debut at the Opry was as successful as the song that they chose to perform. ...
That’s right, folks. Dolly Parton has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 50 years. Since becoming a member on the 4th of January, 1969, she’ll be celebrating her golden anniversary starting on the 12th of October with ...
Craig Morgan debuts his new song at the Grand Ole Opry. He dedicates it to his son whom he lost due to a tubing accident. He wrote the song just because a fellow Opry member told him to. It was ...
CJ Solar definitely has his unique sound fostered from the contemporary country and Southern-influenced rock. Exciting things are coming his way as he has been invited to debut at the Grand Ole Opry! via CJ Solar’s Official Twitter Page CJ ...
Dolly: My Opry Memories is opening at the Grand Ole Opry! Dolly Parton is celebrating her golden anniversary, a whopping 50 years, as a member of the Grand Ole Opry this 2019. In honor of this prestigious moment, the Opry ...
“Old Town Road” recently broke the longtime Billboard record for the longest track to stay at No. 1. With its huge success came a lot of remixes, like this one performed by country icon Billy Cyrus and upcoming country star ...
Aaron Watson has been in the industry for 20 years. It was June of this year when he released his own album entitled “Red Bandana.” His album has 20 songs equivalent to the 20 years of Watson in the industry. ...
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin gave a stellar performance of “A World Without Haggard” at the Opry. Vince specifically wrote this track for the country legend we all know and love, Merle Haggard. The song pays homage to the legacy ...
Keith Urban rarely performs at the Grand Ole Opry because of his busy schedule on his tours. On the rare occasion that he performed at the prestigious stage, he makes sure he will give his best. On the Opry stage, ...
Ben Haggard is following the footsteps of his father. He is the youngest son of the legendary country artist, Merle Haggard, and he might be the only one who will be pursuing country music. Watch as he debuts his new ...
Luke Combs is now officially part of one of the most prestigious families in country music: The Grand Ole Opry. via MUSIC ROW Luke Combs’ Warm Welcome Before the ceremonies began, Combs recounted that he had absolutely no idea that ...
Aaron Watson has been around for a while, but he is making a big comeback. Take note, he does not sound like the typical country-pop that we hear from other contemporary artists like Dan + Shay, Zac Brown Band, and ...
Performing at the Grand Ole Opry is a rite of passage for all country artists. It is their first step into country stardom and getting acquainted with the country fans. Ricky Skaggs, a country music Hall of Famer, joins a young ...
John A. Hobbs, a visionary and a key player in the development of Nashville’s Music District died on the 12th of June, Wednesday. He was 91 years old. via John A’s Official Facebook Page The Music Valley or Opryland area ...
A lot of people have questioned whether Randy Travis could still go back to singing. Well, worry not because the country legend is doing better after stroke. The Grand Ole Opry‘s official YouTube account finally posted the emotional video of ...
Josh Turner‘s grandma, Lois Cunningham, proved that music is in their blood. With her performance back in February 2016, the people of the Grand Ole Opry gave her a standing ovation. And rightfully so, because her piano piece of the ...
Country trailblazer Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage on the 4th of May in celebration of his 60th birthday. Celebrating Randy’s Birthday via Randy Travis’ Official Facebook Page His fellow contemporaries are slated ...
There are times when we lose track and we forget everything that was taught by God. However, He will always forgive us. All we need to do is go back to Him and don’t let go of his hand. Once ...
Country singer, and now officially the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Kelsea Ballerini has been inducted into the prestigious country music stage concert. via the Grand Ole Opry Fellow country powerhouse Carrie Underwood gave her the award and ...
Jesus’ sacrifice can’t be explained by any human. He let himself be crucified on the cross for our sins to be cleansed. However, the sad truth is that most people don’t recognize Him. We don’t deserve anything because we are ...
Scotty McCreery, Season 10 winner of the American Idol, performed at the Grand Ole Opry. With a deep voice and the classic country spirit, it is no wonder that a lot of the country fans love him. Being an Elvis ...
A lot of people receive so many blessings every day, be it material or spiritual. But the sad truth is, most of us often forget to thank the Supreme Being who gave us all of those things. Further, some people ...
They are one of the most successful acts in country music due to their exceptional talent and vocal harmony. On this day, we remember them as we commemorate the death anniversary of one of the former members of the Jordanaires, ...
Good country music is listening to Marty Robbins singing his classic songs. He may be known for his signature song “El Paso.” However, Robbins had many other songs that are as great as his popular songs. Let’s take a look ...
Country music is always buzzing with hot news every day. However, sometimes it’s difficult to catch up with what’s going on. Don’t worry folks, here at Country Thang Daily we’ll make everything easy for you. Here are the top five ...
Trisha Yearwood took the Grand Ole Opry stage on the 12th of March to celebrate 20 years as a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. via Trisha Yearwood’s Official Facebook Page She was joined by a few of her ...
On Tuesday, the 5th of March, Little Big Town surprised the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Ballerini’s Invite to the Opry Kelsea Ballerini was invited into the institution during her appearance that evening on the iconic stage when ...
Joe Diffie has always been a staple in the country singer/songwriter roster. He was a hitmaker in the ’90s. He had hits such as “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die), “Home,” and “John Deere Green.” And on ...
There are instances when we will be hesitant to enter into a relationship. Other people are scared, others may not be ready and some just want to focus on themselves. Whatever our reasons are, we need to contemplate on every ...
God is really a great wonder and an epitome of love. Anyhow, he sent His only begotten son Jesus on earth to save us. Also, He performed a lot of miracles and saved hundreds of souls. It’s just sad that ...
I know that you are familiar with the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.” Anyhow, this has been a life mantra for those who are struggling to get by day by day. Life, nowadays is hard, ...
Last October, country music singer Josh Turner released his latest album I Serve a Savior. The record is Turner’s first album comprising of gospel songs. It’s certainly a one-of-a-kind record. The collection did not only feature duets with notable singers, ...
In this world that we live in, material things are one of the most important things that we need to have. Especially for women, in choosing their future husband. Also, a man needs to have a full load of cash ...
All of us have our own burdens. Some of these would be financial problems, health, and social issues. The burden will always be there, sometimes to test our faith or to test how strong we are. All we need to ...
There is no denying that Alan Jackson is one of the few stars now who stay true to the real country music sound. Hence, he is one of the most beloved country music artists of all time. Many fans love ...
Loving is also accepting the imperfections of your lover, no matter what flaws they have. That is the power of love — it can change you as a person. Regardless if your lover snores at night, or farts so loudly, ...
Career Today marks the supposed 98th birthday of James Cecil Dickens, or how we know and love as Little Jimmy Dickens. He was famous for his short stature. He was only about 4’11! His small height did not stop him ...
God gave His life for us. He suffered and died on the cross for our sins to be washed. Thus, it’s just so sad that sometimes, we are so busy that we tend to forget His existence. Also, we only remember ...
From a 1960 appearance on “Jubilee USA” (aka the “Ozark Jubilee”), here is a Christmas song duet by Ferlin Husky and Patsy Cline, two enduring favorites of every true Country music enthusiast. So, “Let it Snow” outside, but let our ...
It’s true that Christmas is a season for merriment and festivities. But, that’s only one side of the coin. On its flip-side, not a few people have experienced heartaches in the month of December. On the Christmas day of 2014, Opry’s ...
Life may be unfair, and we will experience a lot of ups and downs. But, we need to understand that this experience will mold us to be a stronger person. Anyhow, the sad reality is, some of us give up ...
Love or being in love is a small word associated with a crucial definition. Thus, it’s easy to spell yet very hard to define, and for some, they can’t live without it. I guess it is innate for a person ...
The country music industry lost the legendary Mel Tillis On November 19, last year. He was known as the singer of the hits like “Coca-Cola Cowboy,” “Good Woman Blues,” and “Send Me Down to Tucson” among many others. Tillis was ...
No matter where you go or whomever you ask, Merle Haggard will always be considered as one of country music’s greatest singers. He achieved many accolades, performed songs that people loved, and inspired younger generations. Therefore, losing him was a devastating ...
Howdy Folks! Today, we are going to listen to a beautiful and calming version of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” “Ring of Fire” by Lennon and Maisy In 2013, Grand Ole Opry invited the sister duo Lennon and Maisy. They ...
The life and iconic career of The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley remains a significant influence in the music and entertainment industry. Merely two years after his untimely passing in 1977, the celebrated director John Carpenter released Elvis, ...
The country music industry really misses the “Okie from Muskogee” and his timeless music that has served as an inspiration to many. In case you still don’t know who we are talking about, it’s the great country legend, Merle Haggard. ...
It has been 58 years since the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Loretta Lynn became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but she can still clearly remember her very first performance on the prestigious stage. In an interview with Nashville’s Tennessean, ...
Most, if not all, of the artists in the country music industry, aim to perform at the famed Grand Ole Opry, more so to become part of it. The talented country vocal trio Rascal Flatts is not an exemption. They ...
Goin’ home is the best feeling in the world especially if you have been away for a long time. Initially, the first thing that you will do is to hug your loved ones and spend time with them. Just like ...
Reba McEntire | Photo Credits: themusicuniverse.com It is fully remembered that 41 years ago today, September 17, 1977, Reba McEntire marked her first Grand Ole Opry appearance. A day that she will definitely never forget, it was fulfilling a dream that ...
DeFord Bailey / www.defordbailey.com Dubbed as “The Harmonica Wizard,” DeFord Bailey was one of the most influential harmonica players in the first half of the 19th century. Also, he was one of the Grand Ole Opry’s most popular early performers, ...