October 30, 2012

 

The Grand Ole Opry
 
Well you cannot go to Nashville and not go to the Grand Ole Opry. After all this is the show that made country music famous. It began back in 1925, as a live radio broadcast, and it continues today.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We were one day late to see Alison Krauss and The Charlie Daniels Band, but the entertainment was none-the-less excellent.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The grand entrance

 
"Opry goes Pink" was a one-night benefit for (breast) cancer and the lineup was predominately ladies. With the slogan "women rock for the cure" Kellie Pickler was the honorary hostess, and country singers included The Isaacs, Kristen Kelly, The Farm, Sarah Darling, Jeannie Seely and Mindy Smith. There was a token male performer, Little Jimmy Dickens, who is now 92 years old and still going strong. Well maybe a little wobbly. Do any of you out there remember him?
 
 



The Isaacs performing

We were quite impressed with the Grand Ole Opry, and surprised that it is still a live radio broadcast today, commercials and all.....

Kellie Pickler, who shaved her head for the cause, is seen here singing with a young girl from the audience.  The young girl had requested to sing "My Angel" with her and at the end of the song, some of the audience were shouting to give the girl a singing contract. She did have a beautiful voice. And not the least bit shy, she just took right over the song.

This theatre seats 4400 people and although it wasn't sold out tonight, there was still a good crowd.

One more thing to cross off the 'bucket list'!