On March 15, 1974, the Grand Ole Opry country music radio show closed its run at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee ...

LGBTQ+ musicians have always played a part in country music, but even today they are being kept just outside the spotlight.

The list is being slowly released to celebrate the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary this year and will continue until all 100 songs have been named.

ranging from legends Roy Acuff and Patsy Cline to contemporary country singers Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks. "The Grand Ole Opry is the pinnacle of what I do," Brooks said.

After that final show, a six-foot circle of wood was cut from the Ryman stage and moved to the new Grand Ole Opry House. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The next night, Roy Acuff ...

The next night, Roy ... The Opry hosts 5–6 shows a week, featuring 6–8 artists each night. In that context, a nine-year absence isn’t just a scheduling gap. In addition, the Grand Ole ...