Opry

Recent years have seen the dissolution of Gaylord's "Opry" - centered media empire and the final stage of WSM's descent from broadcast powerhouse to radio curiosity.

The Sound of Nashville Selling Randall Bloomquist 2007

(Soundbite of song "Ira") Mr. LOUVIN: (Singing) Alabama to the Opry was the second hardest road.

A Late Lift for Country Legend Louvin 2007

The theme was Grand Ole Opry, which is just a fancy way of saying "country night."

Rochester City Newspaper 2009

The Opry is a Nashville venue that has long been revered by country musicians.

The Lantern 2009

From the beginning, however, the Opry has been a "break-even proposition," Will Mays said.

Memphis Commercial Appeal Stories 2009

The remaining eleven contestants will be performing songs from members of the Grand Ole Opry, which is a fancy way of saying

BuddyTV 2009

[A&M: 2000] "Tears At The Grand Ol 'Opry" - Robbie Fulks - Hard-Headed Woman comp.

Charlottesville Blogs baconfat 2009

As the "Opry" grew more professional and influential, every string-band musician aspired to become a cast member, a status that guaranteed steady work, both on the Saturday broadcasts and at outside gigs arranged by the show in a brilliant scheme to generate publicity and revenue -- for itself and for the appreciative musicians.

The Sound of Nashville Selling Randall Bloomquist 2007

Shield Men learned to walk through their assigned neighborhoods on warm Saturday nights and make note of houses where the "Opry" broadcast was playing.

The Sound of Nashville Selling Randall Bloomquist 2007

In 1955, WSM management, irked by the outside influence and money amassed by "Opry" director Jim Denny, barred employees from moonlighting in the music business.

The Sound of Nashville Selling Randall Bloomquist 2007