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Rhett Akins Invited to Become a Grand Ole Opry Member

Rhett Akins Invited to Become a Grand Ole Opry Member

Rhett Akins is going to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer-songwriter was just invited to join by Opry member Jon Pardi. Akins was performing as part of a special Sunday night show, celebrating ’90s country. When inviting Akins to join, Pardi recalled the two writing together early in Pardi’s career, before he had any…

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Grand Ole Opry Announcer Bill Cody Passes Away at 67

Grand Ole Opry Announcer Bill Cody Passes Away at 67

Longtime Grand Ole Opry announcer and WSM-AM host Bill Cody has passed away. Cody was 67 years old when he died on June 9, after battling a lengthy illness. Last month, Cody’s daughter, Hannah, asked for prayers for her father, who was on life support, after going into both heart and kidney failure. “After weeks of being on a roller…

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Grand Ole Opry Host Bill Cody in Critical Condition, Family Asks for Prayers

Grand Ole Opry Host Bill Cody in Critical Condition, Family Asks for Prayers

The family of Bill Cody is asking for prayers for the Grand Ole Opry host, who is in critical condition. Cody is a member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame and the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. He is currently also the host of the WSM Radio morning show, Coffee, Country & Cody. Cody’s daughter, Hannah…

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Jelly Roll Reveals How Craig Morgan Became His Biggest Inspiration

Jelly Roll Reveals How Craig Morgan Became His Biggest Inspiration

Jelly Roll may not be where he is today, in country music and his personal life, without Craig Morgan. Jelly Roll, the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, recalls listening to Morgan’s “Almost Home” song, while incarcerated, and how much that song changed everything for him. “This is so much deeper than just seeing him for the first…

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Jelly Roll Is Inducted by Lainey Wilson Into the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]

Jelly Roll Is Inducted by Lainey Wilson Into the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]

Jelly Roll is officially the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! He was inducted by his good friend, Lainey Wilson, who praised Jelly Roll for who he is, as an artist and a person. “There are some people in this business who are great singers,” Wilson says. “Some people in this business who are great songwriters and storytellers….

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Ronnie Milsap Honored With All-Star Tribute by Keith Urban, Blake Shelton + More

Ronnie Milsap Honored With All-Star Tribute by Keith Urban, Blake Shelton + More

Ronnie Milsap has been a Grand Ole Opry member for 50 years. To celebrate the milestone, Milsap was honored with an all-star tribute, by Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Ella Langley, and Mark Wills. In addition to performing their own songs, each artist sang songs honoring Milsap’s legendary career. Shelton sang “Any Day Now,” Urban sang…

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Alexandra Kay, Emily Ann Roberts Among Opry NextStage Class of 2026

Alexandra Kay, Emily Ann Roberts Among Opry NextStage Class of 2026

Alexandra Kay and Emily Ann Roberts are among those who are receiving a massive honor from the Grand Ole Opry. The two are joined by Tyler Braden, Carter Faith, Vincent Mason, Hudson Westbrook, Jake Worthington, Graham Barham, and Willow Avalon in being part of the Opry NextStage Class of 2026. According to the Grand Ole Opry, Opry NextStage “spotlights…

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Ashley McBryde Calls Being a Grand Ole Opry Member Bigger Than a Grammy

Ashley McBryde Calls Being a Grand Ole Opry Member Bigger Than a Grammy

Ashley McBryde has accomplished a lot in country music, but her biggest accolade isn’t what some might think. McBryde has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning one, for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her “Never Want To Be That Girl” duet with Carly Pearce. But for McBryde, her biggest achievement is far bigger, and longer lasting, than any…

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Lainey Wilson Praises Jelly Roll Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Lainey Wilson Praises Jelly Roll Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll have been friends for a long time, before they were both country music superstars. So likely no one is happier than Wilson that the “Save Me” singer will become the next Grand Ole Opry member. “I just could not be any more happy and proud of Jelly Roll, who he is and what he…

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Suzy Bogguss Is Inducted by Reba McEntire Into the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]

Suzy Bogguss Is Inducted by Reba McEntire Into the Grand Ole Opry [WATCH]

Suzy Bogguss is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Bogguss was inducted on Friday, January 16, by Reba McEntire. “This is so special, Suzy,” an emotional McEntire said through tears. “This family is incredible. … This circle’s very important, very special to all of us, dating back many, many generations back. And to be able to give…

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