Grand Ole Opry star, Little Jimmy Dickens, turned 91 yesterday. The bedazzled icon celebrated with a Mr. Potato Head cake.
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Photo of the Day: Little Jimmy Dickens Celebrates 91st Birthday
Posted by TawnyTucker on December 20th, 2011
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No Comments »Check Out the “Country Music Blooms Online Auction” for Your Holiday Shopping
Posted by Country Girl on November 2nd, 2011
Looking for the perfect gift for the country music lover in your life this holiday season? If so, “Country Music Blooms Online Auction,” launching November 25 (Black Friday) through December 5 on eBay, will feature country music celebrity owned items – straight from the celebrities’ closets. Items include:
Kenny Chesney’s autographed personal trademark cowboy hat that he wore
A dress that LeAnn Rimes wore to the CMA Country Christmas Special
The dress that Sara Evans wore to the 2008 CMA Awards
Miranda Lambert’s pair of autographed cowboy boots she bought for her first tour
Little Jimmy Dickens pair of autographed cowboy boots
Meet & Greet passes to see some of country music’s biggest stars and more!
Country music heavyweights Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Little Jimmy Dickens, Barbara Mandrell, Love & Theft, Danny Gokey and Darryl Worley, to name a few, have all donated autographed personal items, meet & greet concert passes and more.
100% of the proceeds will go to raise awareness and funding for the Nashville Music Garden, a one-of-a-kind public garden in downtown Nashville that pays tribute to the artists, songs and industry leaders who have contributed to making Music City one of the most unique cities in the world. The Nashville Music Garden is sustained by a fund established through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a 501c3 non-profit organization. To ensure that the garden continues to grow for the community and country music fans to enjoy, the fund must be supported.
Give the gift that keeps on giving this year! Find out more details at: http://www.nashvillemusicgarden.com/auction-items
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Posted by Country Girl on August 24th, 2011
The lineup for the Grand Ole Opry was FANTASTIC last night. From start to finish it was an exceptional show. Little Jimmy Dickens started the night off and got the crowd giggling with jokes that can only be told by Little Jimmy.
Also giving stellar performances last night were Brett Eldredge, Edens Edge, Heidi Newfield and Larry Gatlin.
The party got started when Trace Adkins took the stage for a 30 minute set that got fans out of their seats rockin along to “Ladies Love Country Boys”, “Just Fishin”and other songs from his new album “Proud to be Here.” I met a couple who drove from New York just to see Trace perform at the legendary Opry. Trace was nice enough to sign a cowboy hat for them before ending his set.
For those of you who think the Grand Ole Opry isn’t as fun as a high end tour stop for Rascal Flatts. You were proved WRONG last night. Rascal Flatts took the stage for the final half hour of the show and there wasn’t a person there who wasn’t out of their seats singing along to every word.
If you can’t make it to Nashville to visit the Grand Ole Opry in person don’t forget there are other ways to get the experience.
- Tune your radio dial to 650 AM WSM to hear full, unedited broadcasts of every Opry show.
- The Grand Ole Opry App is the quickest way to stay connected to the Opry and other Opry fans. Listen to the Grand Ole Opry and 650 AM WSM live, see the latest calendar of shows and artist appearances, purchase tickets to all upcoming Opry shows, and more! By downloading the app you will also receive Push Notifications about special offers, breaking news, and artist confirmations. Download the Grand Ole Opry App.
- SIRIUS XM Radio is the exclusive satellite radio home of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring weekly broadcasts, performance archives, and more! Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry on The Roadhouse – SIRIUS channel 62 and XM channel 10 every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night.
You can check out all of our photos from last nights performances on our Flickr page. CLICK HERE
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Oak Ridge Boys Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry
Posted by Country Girl on August 7th, 2011
The Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry last night (Aug. 6) by Opry member Jimmy Dickens. The legendary country music group made up of William Lee Golden, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, and Duane Allen was invited to join the Opry last month by Dickens, who surprised the group by walking on stage dressed as a 4’11” William Lee Golden, including long beard and sunglasses.
The group was surprised on stage by a video greeting from President George Bush.
“I can not think of any group or any person who deserve this honor more,” President Bush said, explaining that he’d been an Oak Ridge Boys fan since he first heard the group from inside the White House while they were singing “Elvira” on the White House lawn. “I ran outside like a little kid,” he said, “and I’ve been blessed to call them friends ever since. I think of the Opry and the Oaks both as American icons, beloved from coast to coast and known around the world. I can’t think of a better union. I love you boys, and my best to everyone at the Grand Ole Opry, one of my favorite places in America.”
After Dickens presented the members of the group with their Opry member awards, Joe Bonsall spoke first for the group, saying,
“We’ve always been a friend of the Opry. We’ve always believed in the Opry and loved and respected every member of this brotherhood and sisterhood of country music. We’ve been nervous wrecks all day long because we knew how special this would be. This is a meaningful night, and is it different tonight than it ever has been when we’ve come down here to sing? You bet your life it is!”
The Oak Ridge Boys’ four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have created dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, CMA, ACM, and Dove awards, and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. On September 19, the Oaks will release a new CD to be sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. It’s Only Natural will feature new music and new recordings of select ORB hits, including Elvira. The CD will be available at 603 Cracker Barrel locations nationwide and online at http://www.crackerbarrel.com/store/. For more information about The Oak Ridge Boys, logon to their website at www.oakridgeboys.com.
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Posted by Country Girl on July 9th, 2011
The Oak Ridge Boys were invited to join the Grand Ole Opry this evening. The legendary country music group made up of William Lee Golden, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, and Duane Allen will be formally inducted into the Opry family on Sat., Aug. 6.
After the Oaks performed their hit “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” 62-year Opry member Jimmy Dickens surprised the group by walking on stage dressed as a 4’11” William Lee Golden, including long beard and sunglasses. “All my life I’ve wanted to be a little bitty Oak Ridge Boy,” Dickens announced to raucous laughter in the Opry House. “On August 6th, I will become the newest member of the Oak Ridge Boys, and at that time, you will become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry!”
Joe Bonsall responded for the group, saying, “Jimmy, that’s the funniest thing we’ve ever seen, first of all. This is a brotherhood and sisterhood unlike any other. We have been friends of the Opry for a long time. … We will get on our bus later and let this process, and I guess we have until August 6th to let it sink in.”
The group concluded its set with the classic “Elvira,” then returned to the stage to join Larry Gatlin on “All the Gold In California.”
The group’s four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, CMA, ACM, and Dove awards, and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. The group’s stage show featuring three decades of charted singles and years of tradition is widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.
The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year and on Tuesdays through Dec. 13. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com.
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