Rascal Flatts Recall a Career Defining Moment

After 13 years of making music and performing together, Rascal Flatts has plenty of memories to look back on, including multiple No. 1 hits, sold out tours, and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. There is one memory though, that stands out as the first moment they felt like they belonged in country [...] Read More

Opry Member Jack Greene Dies at 83

GAC extends condolences to the family, friends and fans of Grand Ole Opry star Jack Greene, who passed away peacefully in his sleep last night at his Nashville home, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Jack had been a member of the Opry since 1967 and was 83 years old. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this [...] Read More

Parmalee To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut March 1

Parmalee will make their Grand Ole Opry debut tonight, March 1. Growing up in North Carolina, the band has been heavily influenced by many of the artists who have graced the Opry stage. They’re excited to check the Opry off their bucket list. “We are completely blown away!” Matt Thomas said. “What an honor to [...] Read More

Parmalee To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut March 1

Parmalee will make their Grand Ole Opry debut tonight, March 1. Growing up in North Carolina, the band has been heavily influenced by many of the artists who have graced the Opry stage. They’re excited to check the Opry off their bucket list. “We are completely blown away!” Matt Thomas said. “What an honor to [...] Read More

50 Years After the Crash – Remembering Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas & Hawkshaw Hawkins

By Eileen Sisk © 2013 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc. The Grand Ole Opry suffered the biggest loss of talent in its 87-year history when a small plane carrying Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins, along with Cline’s manager Randy Hughes, crashed on the evening of March 5, 1963, [...] Read More