Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys have been invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry on January 17 at the Ryman Auditorium in honor of his father, Dr. Ralph Stanley's, distinction as the first Opry member to
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Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter talk fiddlin’ on the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry has released a brief interview with Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland, two extra heavy hitters in the bluegrass fiddle world, about their twin fiddle collab album coming next spring. So far three singles from the record have
From fiddlin’ to flyin’ with champion fiddler Tristan Paskvan
With a passion for fiddling, young Texan Tristan Paskvan, who placed first in the youth division of the 2024 Grand Master Fiddler Championship, also has a dream to incorporate flying into his musical pursuits. At the age of 13, Paskvan has
Amanda Cook Band makes Grand Ole Opry debut
Amanda Cook and her trusty touring group made their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry last night in Nashville. In tow were Carolyne Van Lierop-Boone on banjo, Josh Faul on bass, George Mason on fiddle, Troy Boone on mandolin, and
Country Gongbang’s Opry debut
Country Gongbang makes their Grand Ole Opry debut (6/22/24) - photo courtesy the Grand Ole Opry South Korean bluegrass band Country Gongbang had a big night last Saturday on their first US tour when they got to play on the Grand
Amanda Cook Band Opry debut in July
The Grand Ole Opry has invited the Amanda Cook Band to make their Opry debut July 7. Cook, a Florida singer now living in southwestern Virginia, says that they are all well beyond psyched. "We're absolutely thrilled about our upcoming Opry Debut—it's
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers on the Opry
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers play the Grand Ole Opry (11/21/23) - photo © Megan Lynch Chowning Just before Thanksgiving, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers had another chance to play the Grand Ole Opry. They were invited on November
Authentic Unlimited debut on the Grand Ole Opry
Authentic Unlimited debut on the Grand Ole Opry (11/24/23) - photo © Laci Mack Authentic Unlimited took their original, contemporary bluegrass to Nashville on Friday for their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry. The band performed two songs on their
Wyatt Ellis debuts on his own at The Opry
Wyatt Ellis on the Grand Ole Opry (11/10/23) - photo by Nathan Leslie Wyatt Ellis, 14-year-old mandolin prodigy, made his artist debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night last week. Only a small number of performers such as Dolly
East Nash Grass debuts on the Grand Ole Opry
East Nash Grass on the Grand Ole Opry (10/31/23) - photo © Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday was a big day for East Nash Grass, who made their Grand Ole Opry debut on Halloween night. They prepped for the