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Greg Bates Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut

Great Bates

One of Greg Bates’ biggest dreams came true Friday night (4/27), as he took the stage at the historic Grand Ole Opry to make his debut. He performed his new single, “Did It For The Girl,” which he co-wrote. The song was the second most added single at radio the week of its release with 29 adds, just behind Superstar Keith Urban.

“I have always dreamed of playing The Opry. Just to stand in that famous circle where so many legends before me have performed was an absolutely amazing experience,” said Bates. “Thank you, Pete for the incredible opportunity.”

The crowd was full of family and friends, all supporting the Nashville native. He dedicated his second song of the night, “Brothers” to one very special guest, his brother, who he wrote the song about.

“Did It For The Girl,” is now available at iTunes and can be purchased here. A full-length album is expected later this year.

Pictured (L-R): Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, Effusion Entertainment’s Martha Earls, Republic Nashville’s Mark Gray, Greg Bates, Stacy Blythe, Megan Knutson, Kelsey Chandler, Nikki Burns, Producer Jimmy Ritchey, and Effusion Entertainment’s Mike Molinar
(Photos Courtesy of Republic Nashville)

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Ricky Skaggs to Celebrate 30th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member

Ricky Skaggs

The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will honor one of the most awarded artists in country and bluegrass music, Ricky Skaggs, on his 30th anniversary as an Opry member during the Tuesday Night Opry May 15, 2012.

The 14-time Grammy® winner was inducted into the Opry on May 15, 1982.  His milestone anniversary will be celebrated with performances by the honoree, fellow Opry members Alison Krauss, Josh Turner, and The Whites, plus special guests two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year Dailey & Vincent.

“Not unlike Ricky’s music, the list of artists lined up to honor him on May 15 is eclectic and award-winning,” said Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher. “It’s going to be a night of great musicianship as we celebrate all that Ricky means to the Opry family.”

From Skaggs’ beginnings in bluegrass, he has gone on to put his own stamp on the mainstream country format, resulting in twelve #1 hits, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and eight Country Music Association Awards, including CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1985.  Skaggs started his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997 and has since released 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated albums.  His latest project, Country Hits Bluegrass Style, is exactly what its title suggests:  Skaggs’ classic country hits offered up in fresh, new bluegrass form.  With a career spanning over 50 years in music, he is currently working on an autobiography, has been selected as a 2012 recipient of the ACM Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award and is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame later this year, all while continuing to record and tour with his band Kentucky Thunder as one of music’s most sought after live performers.

The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year.  To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.

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Keith Urban Becomes the Newest Grand Ole Opry Member- Video

Last night, Keith Urban became the newest member of the historic Grand Ole Opry. Josh Turner and Trace Adkins helped welcome Keith into the circle. Keith was truly humbled and touched by the moment as he promised to honor country music’s past and fully dedicate himself to it’s future.

Prior to the actual induction, the Opry held a press conference and Keith was able to mount his name plate on the legendary wall with a knife Marty Stuart gave him, and I’m sure he celebrated well into the night with a very special cake and very special friends as a brand new member of a very special family.

Keith Urban- Opry WallKeith urban's opry cake

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Keith Urban’s Opry Induction to Air on GAC

Tomorrow, Keith Urban will become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. I can only imagine that this is a dream come true for the Aussie Transplant, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for him. If you aren’t lucky enough to be in the audience, tune into GAC and watch it Live!

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Keith Urban Genuinely Surprised by Opry Invite Thanks to Nicole Kidman

Keith Urban Asked to Join the Opry

For most couples, secrets are an automatic “no, no” but Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have taken it to a whole new level to include “no surprises” as well. According to Country Vibe News, Nicole recently broke that promise, but for good reason.

“You know it’s funny, cause my wife and I have a very strict rule that we don’t keep secrets and we’re not into surprises. You know my wife’s like ‘I don’t like surprises, don’t ever have a surprise, always tell me if there’s gonna be a surprise party,’ you know that kind of thing. And so we’ve never surprised each other with anything or kept any secret about anything and this is the rare exception. And when I got home she said, ‘Do you wish I’d have told you?’ And I said no. On one hand, yeah, in the sense that I might have felt a little bit more prepared, but no in the sense of genuine shock. So, (I was) grateful that she didn’t.” On a funny side note, Nicole was told Keith’s induction would take place on April 21st, so she blocked off the night on their calendar by writing “Monica’s birthday” leading him to believe that they had a birthday party to attend. Now Keith laughs and says Nicole really does have a friend named Monica, “but evidently it’s not her birthday.”

Keith did look genuinely shocked and surprised to be asked to join the Opry family. I’m glad Nicole’s tremendous acting abilities were able to keep the invitation on the down low.

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