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Classic Country Corner Grand Ole Opry Turns 100Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jimmy Martin Grand Ole Opry SongPorter Wagoner, Dolly Parton Milwaukee, Here I ComeFerlin Husky Country Music is Here to Stay Red Sovine The Greatest Grand Ole OpryJohnny Cash All I Do Is DriveSATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY VOL 3 (SIDE 2)LORETTA LYNN ACT NATURALLYTHE WILBURN BROTHERS I’LL TAKE WHAT’S LEFTBILL MONROE AND HIS BLUE GRASS BOYS Mary At The Home PlaceSTARS OF T...

2025-12-1554 min

Things to do in Nashville Nashville's Quirky Holiday Happenings: Opry, Predators, Mechanical Bulls, and MoreI’m an AI with instant, bias-free scouting reports on Nashville’s quirkiest, coolest happenings for listeners.Hey, it’s Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut dropped into Nashville, where honky-tonk meets hat-trick and brisket meets backhand.Tonight, if you want peak “only-in-Nashville” energy, head to the Grand Ole Opry for Opry Country Christmas at 7 p.m., where the Opry 100 celebration lets you watch the show, then hop on a backstage tour and literally stand in the famous wooden circle where legends performed, with a premium lounge pumping top-shelf drinks and Nashville bites before the curtain rises, acc...

2025-12-0704 min

Deck The Hallmark A Grand Ole Opry Christmas - Feat. Alonso Duralde (Presented by Racine Danish Kringles)This week of Deck the Hallmark is presented by Racine Danish Kringles. Exclusive 10% off entire order - www.kringles.com // Promo Code: HALLMARK25---It's time to start our journey through the Thanksgiving week movies!Up first, we’re joined by Alonso Duralde to dive into this year’s big Saturday release: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas — where country music, Christmas magic, and time-travel nostalgia meet under one roof.ABOUT A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMASGentry Wade, who gave up music after her father's death decades ago must confront her past when Nash...

2025-11-3050 min

Curious Nashville Grand Ole Opry: What does it take to be an Opry member?The Grand Ole Opry has elevated Nashville and its country music to a global stage and turns 100 years old this week. That much you've probably heard (WPLN has lots of Opry 100 coverage online.)But a Curious Nashville listener has a question that hits at the foundation of the Opry: What does it mean for an artist to be a “member” of the Opry? WPLN’s daily talk show, This Is Nashville, dove deep into the Opry and tapped multiple music experts to share the answer.

2025-11-2911 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: November 6, 2025 - "Opry" Dan Rogers & Emily FransOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome "Opry" Dan Rogers & Emily Frans 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:44 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton (or this may be an interview) 9:42 - Interview with "Opry" Dan Rogers & Emily Frans Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WS...

2025-11-0727 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2025-11-0727 min

Traveling with AAA Celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary in Nashville, TennesseeWelcome to this milestone moment for Traveling with AAA! It’s our 100th episode, and to celebrate, we’re at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, celebrating a century of country music history.In this episode, host Angie Orth joins Grand Ole Opry Vice President and Executive Producer Dan Rogers to uncover what makes the Opry a cultural cornerstone. Then, country music star and Nashville native Deana Carter stops by to share what it’s like performing in the iconic circle, her favorite local spots, and why the Opry will always feel like ho...

2025-11-0629 min

Carrie Underwood - Biography Flash Carrie Underwood: Country Queen Tops 95 Million Units Sold, Reigns at Opry Goes PinkCarrie Underwood BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Carrie Underwood has just notched a milestone that cements her as true country royalty, and the headlines are everywhere. Parade reports she has become the highest RIAA-certified female country artist of all time, with over 95 million units sold in the US—a combination of 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles. This record-blasting achievement, officially announced by MCA and the RIAA, drew a heartfelt statement from Underwood, who told fans accomplishments like this were more than she dared to dream and credited her loyal supporters for two decades of devotion. During her celebratory Gr...

2025-11-0203 min

What to do in Nashville - Events Guide Nashville Buzzing with Stellar Opry, Volunteer, and Music Events This WeekendNashville is buzzing with incredible energy this weekend, and there's truly something for everyone happening right now across Music City.Tonight, the Grand Ole Opry is hosting their special Opry Goes Pink event, the 17th annual show supporting Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer. The lineup is absolutely stellar, featuring Carrie Underwood, Amy Grant, Mandy Barnett, The Isaacs, Sophia Scott, and Riders in the Sky. This is happening at the Grand Ole Opry House with shows at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. It's part of the Opry's 100th birthday celebration, making it an extra special...

2025-10-2502 min

What to do in Nashville - Events Guide Vibrant Music Scene Lights up Nashville: Opry 100, Literary Fest, Sports, and MoreIf you’re in Nashville or planning a visit this week, prepare for a lineup that’s as vibrant and varied as Music City itself. Today, Friday, October 17, 2025, the city pulses with iconic live performances and unique experiences. The Grand Ole Opry is throwing its Opry 100 Birthday Show tonight at 7 p.m., promising a blend of superstars, newcomers, and country legends—every show is different, so expect surprises and unforgettable music. According to the official Opry calendar, tonight’s lineup includes The Bacon Brothers, continuing a century-long tradition of celebrating country music’s roots and future on the Opry stage.

2025-10-1704 min

Carrie Underwood - Biography Flash Carrie Underwood: Captivating Country in 2025 from Festivals to the OpryCarrie Underwood BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Carrie Underwood’s week has been nothing short of a whirlwind on the country music scene and beyond. Starting off, the big headline is her role as a top headliner at the Country Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, which kicked off on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. DelmarvaNow and WMDT both reported that Carrie opened the festival, delivering a highly-anticipated set for thousands of fans, launching what promises to be one of the fall’s biggest country events and cementing her place at the helm of live entertainment as the festival season caps...

2025-10-0102 min

Sabrina Carpenter - Biography Flash Sabrina Carpenter: Pop Star Makes Historic Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2025Sabrina Carpenter BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Sabrina Carpenter’s week has been a masterclass in headline-grabbing pop stardom meeting cultural boundary-pushing. The single most biographically significant development is the surprise announcement that she will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on October 7, 2025, as part of the Opry’s centennial celebration. The Opry’s official account and several Nashville outlets confirmed the booking, which immediately set social media and industry chatter alight as longtime fans and insiders questioned whether the reigning queen of infectious pop hooks belongs in the heart of country tradition. The debate is red-hot, with tradit...

2025-09-2303 min

Katie & Company Dierks Bentley on 'Broken Branches,' being a 'banned' fan at the Grand Ole OpryDierks Bentley is currently celebrating the release of his new album, 'Broken Branches,' and recently made time to talk with Katie Neal about his latest project, and the story of his temporary ban from the Grand Ole Opry. "It's kind of surreal to have it be done," Dierks says of the release of his latest album, 'Broken Branches.' "You spend, like you said, so much time working on the album. It's different now than it was when you first started putting records out. There's some preloading that happens now, the little videos you make for...

2025-07-1714 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: May 5, 2025 - Imogene and Willie Opry Shop Collection and Morgan MylesOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Imogene and Willie with an Opry Shop Collection and Morgan Myles 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:50 - Interview with Imogene and Willie 11:01 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 17:43 - Interview with Morgan Myles 35:29 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http...

2025-05-0639 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2025-05-0639 min

Chill out Mobilization of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & Wellness 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music - Brenda ColladayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country MusicAuthor: Brenda ColladayNarrator: Matt Godfrey, Terri ClarkFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:53:16Language: EnglishRelease date: 04-15-2025Publisher: Recorded BooksGenres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment, WomenSummary:The official book celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry—an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the American institution and world-renowned stage for country music Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opr...

2025-04-157h 53 $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: March 19, 2025 - Opry Dan Rogers and Justin Danger NunleyOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Opry Dan Rogers and Justin Danger Nunley! 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 3:29 - Interview with Opry Dan Rogers 13:15 - Interview with Justin Danger Nunley 26:46 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http...

2025-03-2735 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2025-03-2735 min

Music City Minute Grand Ole Opry's 100th birthday celebration | Music City MinuteThe Grand Ole Opry is ringing its 100th birthday! Country music is pulling out all the stops for the huge celebration. Blake Shelton has been lined up to host the gala event. Artists will perform from the Grand Ole Opry house, as well as the Ryman Auditorium – aka 'The Mother Church of Country Music' – which was home to the Opry from 1943 to 1974. Opry members representing multiple decades will be on hand including Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs and the legend, Randy Travis! Organizers are calling this "a once...

2025-03-1901 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: December 2, 2024 - Opry Star Mandy Barnett, Monica Ramey & More!On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Opry Star Mandy Barnett, Monica Ramey, Natalie Lamarbre, and Jenny Rustioni 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:17 - CMA Awards Recap - from the red carpet 21:35 - Interview with Deborah Evans Price 36:14 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fe...

2024-12-0230 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2024-12-0230 min

Sean of the South Special Edition: The Grand Ole OpryNovember 28, 2024 marks the 99th anniversary of a very famous American institution. This institution began under the name of the WSM Barn Dance. A radio show that was launched by my a man by the name of, George D. Hay. His first guest on this radio show was a 77 year-old fiddle player named uncle Jimmy Thompson, and all that man did was play fiddle tunes exactly like the one Sean open’s this episode playing (Georgia Horseshoe).The show was broadcast from the fifth floor of the National Life & Accident Insurance Company in downtown Nashville. It outgrew its ti...

2024-11-2208 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: October 1, 2024 - Opry Star Terri ClarkOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Opry Star Terry Clark! 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:02 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 9:48 - Interview with Terri Clark Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill...

2024-10-0228 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: August 27, 2024 - The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant and Tia SillersOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant and Tia Sillers! 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:12 - Interview with The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant 12:26 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 19:23 - Interview with Tia Sillers Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out...

2024-08-2740 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: July 25, 2024 - Lieutenant Dan Invited Scotty Hasting To Debut At The OpryOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Scotty Hasting, who is making his Opry debut on July 28! Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the la...

2024-07-2638 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Coffee, Country & Cody: June 7, 2024 -Annie Bosko and Opry NextStage artist Travis Denning!On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody we welcome Annie Bosko and Opry NextStage artist Travis Denning! Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the l...

2024-06-1143 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2024-06-1143 min

The Thanh Report A grand ole time at the Abita Springs Opry as it enters its 22nd seasonYou’ve heard of the Grand Ole Opry, but how about the Abita Spring Opry? There’s one stop light in the town of Abita Springs, Louisiana. It’s nestled in the piney woods about 40 minutes north of New Orleans. Abita Springs is probably best known for being the place where Abita Beer originated. But, for more than 20 years, it’s also been home to the Abita Springs Opry. Each year, the Abita Springs Opry hosts six performances. Its main mission has been to showcase and preserve Louisiana roots music. In this episode, I visit the Abita Springs Town Hall whe...

2024-03-2133 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Brittney Spencer, Mandy Barnett, Ray Stevens (Feb. 16, 2024)On this episode: Bill misspeaks and introduces Brittney Spencer as Britney Spears, which brings up an Opry memory of the time Britney Spears visited the Grand Ole Opry and hugged Bill on stage... then, we get to our highlight interviews with Brittney Spencer, Mandy Barnett, and Ray Stevens. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and (on most tours) you'll get to stand...

2024-02-1649 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2024-02-1648 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Doug Gray from The Marshall Tucker Band on Coffee, Country & CodyDoug Gray, founding member of The Marshall Tucker Band, called into the show and spoke with WSM's morning crew the day before the band would make its return to the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy this conversation full of great memories! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plu...

2023-12-1911 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-12-1910 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Ricky Skaggs on Coffee, Country & CodyIf there's a Hall of Fame, he's probably in it... Opry member Ricky Skaggs called into the show recently to discuss his Christmas tour along with his band, Kentucky Thunder... including memories of playing Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get...

2023-12-1411 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-12-1410 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Santa Claus (representing Marine Toys For Tots) on Coffee, Country & CodyThe big man himself, this time of year - Santa Claus - came to the WSM studio to visit with the Coffee, Country & Cody crew and discuss the 2023 efforts of Marine Toys For Tots. You can be a part of it at http://www.toysfortots.org/opry Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle whe...

2023-12-0811 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-12-0810 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Bill Anderson on Coffee, Country & CodyThe longest-serving member in the history of the Grand Ole Opry stopped by the show recently... Whisperin' Bill Anderson! It's always a treat to have the Hall of Famer in the studio with us. On this visit, we discussed his new single, "The Country I Grew Up With", that features Vince Gill, Bobby Bare, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Fortune. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour whi...

2023-11-2817 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-11-2816 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Tony Jackson on Coffee, Country & CodyTony Jackson dropped by the show prior to an Opry performance, and talked about his brand new album, "I've Got Songs To Sing". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole Opry" exhibit at the...

2023-11-1615 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-11-1616 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Artimus Pyle on Coffee, Country & CodyLegendary drummer Artimus Pyle joined the show on October 20, 2023. Pyle was, of course, part of Lynyrd Skynyrd and survived the band's fateful plane crash 46 years ago. Now, Artimus has formed his own band, and they would make their Grand Ole Opry debut later that night. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so ma...

2023-10-2431 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Trisha Yearwood on Coffee, Country & CodyGrand Ole Opry star Trisha Yearwood called into Coffee, Country & Cody recently to discuss her upcoming series of shows with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Gr...

2023-10-1815 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Ronnie Milsap on Coffee, Country & CodyCountry Music Hall of Famer & Grand Ole Opry star Ronnie Milsap joined the show to talk about his upcoming "Final Nashville Show" at Bridgestone Arena on October 3, featuring over two dozen artists set to perform as a tribute to Ronnie's legendary career. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats ha...

2023-09-3012 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Ketch Secor & Cory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show on Coffee, Country & CodyKetch Secor and Cory Younts of Grand Ole Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show dropped by the show to talk about the band's new album, Jubilee, as well as some of their great Opry memories. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the...

2023-09-0718 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-09-0719 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Aaron Weber on Coffee, Country & CodyNashville-based comedian Aaron Weber recently spent some time with Bill & Charlie ahead of a couple of appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. You'll love this fun conversation! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole...

2023-09-0619 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Gene Watson on Coffee, Country & CodyWe sit down with Grand Ole Opry star Gene Watson on this episode of the podcast. Gene makes his way to town every so often to play the Opry, and we're always excited to welcome him into the WSM studios when he's here. We talk about his Opry induction, the early days of his career, and life on the road after 60 years in the music business. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous...

2023-08-2917 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-08-2918 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Nat Myers on Coffee, Country & CodySinger/songwriter, described as a "Blues poet with an old soul", Nat Myers dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on Friday, August 11th. Later that night, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the li...

2023-08-1516 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Colton Dixon on Coffee, Country & CodyColton Dixon stopped by the show to discuss the new acoustic version of his single, "My Light", plus to talk about his experiences playing the Grand Ole Opry and his time on "American Idol". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the li...

2023-08-1220 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody MacKenzie Porter on Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody welcomed in Canadian country music sensation MacKenzie Porter to discuss her recent Opry appearance, and all of the exciting things going on in her career. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Gr...

2023-08-1015 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Colby Acuff on Coffee, Country & CodySinger/songwriter Colby Acuff stopped by the show on Tuesday, August 1st - the day he'd make his Grand Ole Opry debut. He hails from the great state of Idaho, and you may recognize his last name... Yes, he's a distant cousin of the Opry's longtime patriarch, Roy Acuff. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the wo...

2023-08-0417 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-08-0416 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Kyle Petty on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is NASCAR commentator, former driver, and host of Circle's "Dinner Drive" - Kyle Petty! We chat with Kyle about his appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, and what's happening on his Circle show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Pl...

2023-06-3019 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Mackenzie Carpenter on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Athens, Georgia native Mackenzie Carpenter, who visited with us in-studio on the morning of her Grand Ole Opry debut. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole...

2023-06-2319 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Lorrie Morgan on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Grand Ole Opry star Lorrie Morgan, who this month celebrated 39 years as a member of the Opry. Lorrie shared some of her favorite Opry memories along the way - a career that began with her father, Opry member George Morgan, welcoming her onto the Opry stage to perform for the first time at 13 years old. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take th...

2023-06-2116 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-06-2115 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Brennen Leigh on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Brennen Leigh. She's a frequent guest on WSM's "Friends & Neighbors" on Friday nights, but she will be making her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 24. We also discuss her new album, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so...

2023-06-1514 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Corey Kent on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Corey Kent, who dropped by the studio shortly before making another appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. The crew talked with Corey about his #1 single, "Wild As Her", and reminisced about his Grand Ole Opry debut. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many co...

2023-06-0216 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-06-0217 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Craig Campbell on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Craig Campbell, who appeared on the show shortly before appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. We also chat with him about living in Eagleville, Tennessee - just a few miles outside Nashville - where he owns a coffee shop and serves on the city council. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you...

2023-05-3111 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody MaRynn Taylor on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is country singer/songwriter MaRynn Taylor, who received a surprise invitation to make her Grand Ole Opry debut while visiting the show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of th...

2023-05-2515 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody The War and Treaty on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is The War and Treaty, the duo comprised of husband and wife Michael & Tanya Trotter, to discuss their upcoming appearance on the Opry Salutes The Troops show on May 23rd. We also chat about their Opry memories, hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and the many variations of their duo name before they settled on The War and Treaty. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That M...

2023-05-2315 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-05-2314 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Rhonda & Darrin Vincent on Coffee, Country & CodyGrand Ole Opry stars Rhonda & Darrin Vincent appeared on Coffee, Country & Cody on April 7, one day before their joint appearance on the Opry (along with other members of their family) to celebrate Easter, as well as their mother's birthday! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. ...

2023-04-1118 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Charlie Worsham on Coffee, Country & Cody Charlie Worsham dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on January 13, 2023 to discuss his upcoming appearance at Opry At The Ryman, and to reminisce about his most memorable Opry performances to date. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody...

2023-01-2017 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody McBride & the Ride on Coffee, Country & CodyMcBride & the Ride dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody to chat with Kelly & Charlie on December 29, ahead of their first Opry appearance together in more than 20 years. They also discussed their new single, "Marlboros & Avon", which Bill made his Pick Of The Week on January 4. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! The Opry is currently in the middle of a one-month run at its most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium. Seating is limited for the few shows that remain, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks...

2023-01-1116 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Aaron Weber on Coffee, Country & CodyNashville-based comedian - and frequent Opry performer - Aaron Weber dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on December 29, 2022. He discussed his loyalty to Southwest Airlines (even during their recent struggles), a funny story about shopping at Goodwill, and why he's intimidated to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We're returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing nights in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to...

2023-01-0617 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2023-01-0616 min

This Is Nashville Best of This Is Nashville: Looking at the changing face of country music and the Black OpryThe This Is Nashville team is closing out 2022 by revisiting our best episodes. We'll be back on the air with a new episode on January 4. Until then, happy listening and happy holidays! This episode originally aired on April 18. In a time of racial reckoning, the Black Opry has resurfaced and re-centered a longstanding conversation about diversity — or lack thereof — in country music. It has also grown to include The Black Opry Revue, a touring musical showcase. Black Opry founder Holly G. joins the show to discuss the organization as it celebrates its first anniver...

2022-12-2750 min

Deep Dive with Shawn Holly G, Julie Williams, & Tae Lewis - Black Opry (A Reclamation)Send us a textLast season, I did an episode with Dr. Peter LaChapelle about the history of country music and how/when, and why it transitioned from being the music of the working class and poor to being the music of right-wing conservatism. In that episode, we also talked about the history of African influence in country music – which made me wonder why there are so few voices in country music. he told me about Black Opry – an outfit aimed at lifting up and spotlighting black artists in the country music industry. When I think...

2022-12-1657 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Favorite Christmas Foods + Ashley McBryde's Opry Induction on Coffee, Country & CodyOn this Coffee, Country & Cody podcast, the gang talks about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) Christmas food traditions, and they discuss the amazing night at the Grand Ole Opry on December 10th that saw Ashley McBryde inducted as the newest member of the family. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We'll be returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing shows in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody...

2022-12-1410 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2022-12-1411 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Red Steagall on Coffee, Country & CodySinger, songwriter, and actor Red Steagall joined Coffee, Country & Cody on November 15, 2022 to discuss - among other things - his upcoming appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. And stick around after the interview for a bonus feature from that Opry show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have...

2022-11-1621 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody Steve Wariner on Coffee, Country & CodyGrand Ole Opry member Steve Wariner dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on November 3rd, 2022 to talk about his recent induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Watch Steve perform at the first Opry Country Christmas show of the 2022 season on November 27th. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country...

2022-11-0428 min

The ChurchGear Podcast Broadcasting Well with King Williams (Broadcast Engineer for the Grand Ole Opry)The Grand Ole Opry is iconic and the venue's reach is immense. King Williams stops by to tell his story of going from a guy fixing gear on Nashville’s Music Row to the Broadcast Engineer for the Grand Ole Opry. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 The dangers of setting a drink on a console 6:00 We introduce King Williams (Broadcast Engineer at the Grand Ole Opry)11:00 King’s wife wants him to look like Keith Urban to “spice things up” 14:45 King’s path to becoming the Broadcast Engineer at the Grand Ole O...

2022-05-0957 min

This Is Nashville Looking at the changing face of country music as the Black Opry marks its one year anniversaryIn a time of racial reckoning, the Black Opry has resurfaced and re-centered a longstanding conversation about diversity — or lack thereof — in country music. It has also grown to include The Black Opry Revue, a touring musical showcase. Black Opry founder Holly G. joins the show to discuss the organization as it celebrates its first anniversary. Also in conversation with Holly G. is singer-songwriter Frankie Staton, who led one of the Black Opry's forebears - the Black Country Music Association - in the 1990s. Also in this episode, you'll hear from artists of color about how...

2022-04-1852 min

The Ole Taylor Made Opry EPISODE 11The ol' train is back with another trip down memory lane with your favorite country music stars of yesteryear! Marty Robbins, Bill Monroe, George & Tammy, The Stanley Brothers, Faron Young, and many many more are featured on this jam-packed 11th episode. Uncle Dale has a couple of good bluegrass songs picked out for us as well. Get an ice-cold RC Cola and a Moon Pie and enjoy episode 11 of the Ole Taylor Made Opry!

2021-12-172h 02 $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody 5,000th Saturday Night Opry Preview - Coffee, Country & CodyJoin us as we prepare for the 5,000th broadcast of the Saturday Night Opry! We broadcast live from the Opry stage and visit with Jeannie Seely, Bill Anderson, Dan Rogers, Charles Esten and John Conlee!

2021-11-0248 min $WSM Radio\'s Coffee, Country & Cody$

2021-11-0247 min

The Ole Taylor Made Opry EPISODE 9It's time for another train ride down memory lane with your host, Kenny Taylor! Episode 9 is packed with all your favorite world stars of country music, including Webb Pierce, Norma Jean, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Little Jimmy Dickens, and many more! Uncle Dale is aboard the train with a bluegrass duet that don't want to miss. So get an ice cold RC Cola and Moon Pie and enjoy The Ole Taylor Made Opry, brought to you by The Feed Store in Havana, Florida, A+ Maintenance Services in Dothan, Alabama, Bedsole Ice Cream, and Borden Milk.

2021-10-152h 11

The Ole Taylor Made Opry EPISODE 8The train is back! Kenny Taylor, the son of radio legend Farley Taylor, takes you down memory lane with all the stars of yester-year! On this show, you'll hear Merle Haggard, Connie Smith, George Jones, Mel Street, Wayne Kemp, Tammy Wynette, and many more of the world stars of country music from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. And Uncle Dale Harris is also aboard the train with a special bluegrass selection that we predict you're gonna enjoy thoroughly! So grab an ice-cold RC Cola and Moon Pie and enjoy the latest episode of The Ole Taylor...

2021-10-022h 01