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Billy Ray Cyrus Joins Braison Cyrus on His Grand Ole Opry Debut Amid Family Drama

Billy Ray Cyrus recently supported his son, Braison Cyrus, during his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry, where they performed together on stage.
Watch Elle King Get 'Drunk' While Giving Dolly Parton Birthday Tribute; Grand Ole Opry Apologizes

#ElleKing disappointed and frustrated everyone when she gave Dolly Parton a musical tribute while intoxicated.
Johnny Depp Music 2023: Singer-Actor To Perform with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson After Being Paid $1M By Amber Heard

Is Johnny Depp performing at Grand Ole OPry with Jelly Roll and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? Here's everything to know. #JohnnyDepp #DwayneJohnson #TheRock #AmberHeard
Leslie Jordan Death: Maren Morris, Eddie Vedder, Tanya Tucker, More Pay Tribute to Singer-Comedian

Leslie Jordan might be gone, but his memory will live on forever. #LeslieJordan #GrandOleOpry #MarenMorris #EddieVedder #AshleyMcBryde #TanyaTucker
Gwen Stefani Receives THIS Big Honor During Opry Debut; Here’s How Blake Shelton Reacted

Gwen Stefani performed at the Grand Ole Opry in person for the first time and she received a big honor throughout her performance.#GwenStefani #BlakeShelton
Grand Ole Opry Called out by Fans After Morgan Wallen's Performance

The historic Grand Ole Opry recently amassed negative comments on social media after letting Morgan Wallen perform on their stage despite his scandal.
Stonewall Jackson Dead, Longtime Grand Ole Opry Member And 'Waterloo' Singer Cause of Death Due To Brain Damage?

The singer behind the number one hit "Waterloo," Stonewall Jackson, passed away Saturday, December 5.
Bill Anderson's Acoustic Guitar Found at Pawn Shop 50 Years Later

Toyota released a commercial last year that featured a young woman buying a storage unit, where she discovers on of B.B. King's iconic Gibson "Lucille" model guitars, which she promptly returns to the blues legend (in her Camry), and he rewards her with an autographed axe of her own. Sounds like a far-fetched story, but a similar incident occurred recently when a man found an acoustic guitar belonging to country icon Bill Anderson at a pawn shop, and opted to return it.
What Performers Have Played Historic Venues Most? Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks, More

Billy Joel made history at one of the most acclaimed music venues in the world this week when he played his 65th concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The total helped him to surpass that of friend Elton John, giving him the most appearances at the historic Manhattan venue. There are many music venues the world over that are adored by performers and fans alike, but unfortunately not many have done much work in attempting to figure out what performers have played there the most. Of course, many—such as The Troubadour in Los Angeles—probably didn't foresee themselves lasting as long as they have. Music Times has done our best to figure out what musicians have played the most gigs at some of the world's most vaunted performance spaces.
Grand Ole Opry House Added to National Register of Historic Places, Joining Ryman Auditorium

The current home of the Grand Ole Opry franchise has been added to the National Register of Historic Place. It might come as a shock to country music fans that the Grand Ole Opry is juts now being added to the Register but relax: This is actually the sixth home that the foundation has had in its nearly 90-year run in Nashville, and the Opry House has served as the host longer than most, having now operated for 41 years.
Sam Hunt Announces Lipstick Graffiti Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]

Calling Sam Hunt a country artist is an oversimplification.Inspired by Usher and Boyz II Men as a kid, The former Division I college football player blends hip-hop and R&B into his sound."I do think I'm country," Hunt told "Rolling Stone Country," "but your definition of that word might be different from my definition. In my opinion, country music, the sound of country, has always evolved. But the one thing that has not changed is the story element. And I think country songs are truthful songs about life written by country people."The 29-year-old is hitting the road this winter for his Lipstick Graffiti Tour, with stops in most regions of the country.
Little Big Town Officially Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry

Little Jimmy Dickens and Vince Gill did the honors at last week's ceremony. Little Big Town had their Grand Ole Opry moment last week when the Alabama quartet was inducted into one of country music's most esteemed clubs.