 The
Grand Ole Opry, accepted as the home of country music,
is the world's longest running radio show. broadcasting
live over 650 WSM AM and the Opry website. Even after
so many years and venue changes--the Grand Ole Opry
is still the Arena aspiring country stars dream of
playing on. The Grand Ole Opry is a milestone venue
for any country music artist who hopes to someday
make it big.
Today, the Grand Ole Opry is still a launching pad
for careers, much as the Apollo Theater is for rhythm
& blues performers. The Grand Ole Opry continues
to exhibit the best bluegrass, country, gospel and
Cajun music.
Nashville mainstays entertain the audience including
the locals and tourists on all the weekends. Although
these performances are also broadcast on the radio
and the Internet, but no visit is complete without
witnessing one of these memorable live show. Widely
accepted as the home of country music. The Opry is
a historical landmark and a huge part of what is so
special about country music.
Located at Opryland Drive, the Grand Ole Opry Museum,
pays tribute to the world’s longest-running
radio show and its yesteryear’s stars with exhibits
honoring the legendary stars like Patsy Cline, Marty
Robbins, Minnie Pearl, Little Jimmy Dickens and more.
Admission is free.
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