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100 Years of Grand Ole Opry : A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Country music--History and criticism.
- Country music.
- Music--United States.
- Music.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (255 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Abrams, Inc., 2025.
- Summary:
- This book celebrates the 100-year history of the Grand Ole Opry, an iconic institution in country music. It chronicles the evolution of the Opry from its humble beginnings in 1925 as a radio broadcast to its status as a revered venue for country music legends and up-and-coming artists. The narrative highlights key figures such as Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl, pivotal moments like the move to the Ryman Auditorium, and challenges such as the 2010 floods that nearly destroyed the Opry House. The book also explores the Opry's enduring cultural significance, its role as a 'family' for artists and fans, and its expansion to include artists from other genres. With contributions from notable figures like Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the work is a tribute to the Opry's legacy as the 'Ellis Island of Country Music' and its bright future as a cornerstone of American music. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1925–1940 Just so proud to be here
- Country Club
- 1941–1952 Moving to the mother church
- High Lonesome Sound
- 1952–1967 The Golden Era
- You’re Lookin’ at Country
- 1968–1977 The Circle
- Opry On-Screen
- 1978–1990 Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes
- Comedy in the Spotlight
- 1990–1999 The New Tradition
- Welcome to the Future
- 2000–2009 Competing to be Heard
- The River
- 2010–2019 Country Comes Home
- Y’all Come
- 2019–2025 Unbroken
- Epilogue
- The Opry Cast
- Bibliography
- Photography Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Copyright Page
- Back Cover Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9798887072791
- OCLC:
- 1513860091
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