- GRAND OLE OPRY
2802 Opryland Drive
Nashville,TN
615-889-3060
An entity unto itself. A
phenomenon that has lasted
through generations. And one that
continues today. With almost 75
years under its belt, the Grand
Ole Opry, the world's longest
running live radio program, shows
no signs of slowing. Millions of
Americans have been entertained
through live radio and television
with the best country music has to
offer. Annually, hundreds of thousands of
Opry fans travel over oceans and from
all 50 states to Nashville to see the
weekend performances in person.
Through the Opry, WSM created the
musical family that inspired former
WSM personality, David Cobb, to dub
Nashville "Music City, USA."
- RYMAN AUDITORIUM
116 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville, TN
615-889-3060
The Ryman Auditorium first opened its doors in 1892 as a
vision of Tom Ryman. With the coming of the Grand Ole Opry
show in 1943, the Ryman found its identity as the Mother
Church of Country Music. In 1974, the Opry moved to its
current home and left the Ryman vacant. It was not until 20
years later in 1994 that the Ryman was restored to be the
national showplace that it is today. Musicians ranging from Roy
Acuff to Hank Williams to Trisha Yearwood have performed
on the Ryman stage, making it a historical as well as a current
day icon for people everywhere.
- COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
This is the Mecca of Country Music, a must see if you are visiting Nashville!
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