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NEWS ABOUT: Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry stories: 4 news summaries


 Garth Brooks 
 Unretires 

Don't expect a new tour or album anytime soon

Oct 15, 09 2:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Garth Brooks is officially out of retirement—whatever that means. The 47-year-old singer announced his return to great fanfare at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry today. “It’s a proud day for me and my family,” Brooks declared. But coming out of retirement doesn’t mean Brooks will... More »

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retirement • Tennessee • country music • Grand Ole Opry • Nashville • Garth Brooks

travel

 Where to Find Real America 


Aug 22, 09 8:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Travel writer Gary McKechnie helps USA Today round up some of the best places to get a taste of old-fashioned Americana:
  • Little League World Series, Williamsport, Pa.: The end-of-August tradition is free.
  • Mark Twain America, Hannibal, Mo.: Be like Tom Sawyer and go on a guided cave tour.
... More »

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Indianapolis 500 • hot air balloon • Little League World Series • Grand Ole Opry • Punxsutawney Phil • Mark Twain • Soap Box Derby • Miss America Pageant • Rock City

 Underwood Joins
 Grand Ole Opry 

Emotional 'Idol' enters country's elite club

May 11, 08 11:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood ratcheted up her country cred last night, reports the AP, and can now call herself a Grand Ole Opry cast member. Underwood joined the longest-running radio show, fighting back tears as Garth Brooks handled her induction. "This really seems like a great family... More »

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music • radio • American Idol • awards • country music • Grand Ole Opry • Carrie Underwood

Opry Star Wagoner Dead at 80

Pioneer revolutionized country music

Oct 29, 07 9:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Grand Ole Opry star Porter Wagoner died of lung cancer in Nashville last night, just as the Country Music Hall of Fame—which enshrined him in 2003—gathered to induct new members. He was 80. Wagoner will be remembered as a rhinestone-clad innovator who pioneered the country concept album and... More »

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lung cancer • obituary • country music • Grammy Awards • Porter Wagoner • Grand Ole Opry • Dolly Parton

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