Roy Acuff, right, looks on as DeFord Bailey makes his debut in the new Grand Ole Opry House Dec. 14, 1974 on Bailey's 75th birthday. Acuff credited Bailey with helping his career in his early days.

The day that a performer makes an inaugural performance on the Grand Ole ... Like many veteran Opry members, Conlee relishes ...

The feature program was the WSM Barn Dance, which followed an hour of classical music. The Barn Dance eventually became the Grand Ole Opry after host George Hay said into his microphone, “For the past ...

The Grand Ole Opry is turning 100. The stage show is celebrating the milestone all year long by welcoming new and seasoned performers.

The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 this year ... I got to rub elbows and share the stage with people like Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe and Hank Snow and Little Jimmy Dickens - all these ...

and I've always loved listening to the Opry and artists like Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff. After all these years well into my career, to be making my debut at the iconic Grand Ole Opry at 91 years ...