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Hunter Hayes Celebrates Amazing Week

Hunter Hayes

In less than two weeks since Hunter Hayes’ video for “Wanted” made it’s GAC debut, it has taken the #1 position on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown. This marks Hunter’s first #1 video on GAC. The same week, “Wanted,” which was released just weeks ago, broke Billboard’s Top 40 chart. Making this an even more magical week for Hunter, while at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night, legendary Opry member, Little Jimmy Dickens, invited Hunter back onstage for an encore. As he took the world-famous stage, throngs of screaming fans came running down to the front of the stage to cheer and sing along to every word.

“I don’t know what else to say but THANK YOU, to my fans, for voting me into GAC’s Top 20 Countdown, and to be #1, I am so excited,” said Hunter. “To top off the night I got to see you all in person, screaming and singing along to every single word at the OPRY! You guys are absolutely the best!”

Hayes continues his “Most Wanted 2012” tour this week in the following cities:
4/19 The Brick Minneapolis, MN
4/20 The Rave Milwaukee, WI
4/21 Iowa State University Aimes, IA

For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.

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Little Jimmy Dickens- ‘The Legend’

Little Jimmy Dickens

The Nashville Scene has released it’s ‘People’ issue for 2012. The list is a who’s who in Nashville including Top Chef, teacher, geek, broadcaster, and more. The Grand Ole Opry‘s own Little Jimmy Dickens was given the very prestigious title of ‘The Legend.’

Little Jimmy Dickens has been an Opry member since 1948, and he’s still a crowd favorite today. The pint-sized bedazzled star warms the heart with just a glance…and a keen sense of humor.

“The secret is getting acquainted with your audience,” says Dickens.

Jimmy has bore witness to the rise and fall and rise again of country music. He’s been around that long.

You can read more about Little Jimmy Dickens here.

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Photo of the Day: Little Jimmy Dickens Celebrates 91st Birthday

Little Jimmy Dickens

Grand Ole Opry star, Little Jimmy Dickens, turned 91 yesterday. The bedazzled icon celebrated with a Mr. Potato Head cake.

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Check Out the “Country Music Blooms Online Auction” for Your Holiday Shopping

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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Rascal Flatts Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry

photo by Chris Hollo

Rascal Flatts was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family this evening by Opry member Little Jimmy Dickens. Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney also helped celebrate the Opry’s 86th birthday during the Opry’s Birthday Bash celebration which aired live on GAC: Great American Country.

Prior to taking the stage, LeVox said, “it is so humbling to carry the Opry flag. There’s no higher pinnacle.”

DeMarcus added, “one of the titles we’re most proud of is member of the Grand Ole Opry.”

Rooney, meanwhile, said he began to reflect on Opry membership after a conversation with his dad earlier in the day. “I remember when I was growing up, I would watch the Grand Ole Opry on TV. He remembers when he was growing up listening to it on the radio. Now here we are in the year 2011 watching and listening online. … We are humbled by this and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us and the Grand Ole Opry. … Tonight is a great platform from which to set sail.”

The group was surprised by a congratulatory video message from President George W. Bush. “We are big fans of Gary, Jay, and Joe Don,” he said, speaking on behalf of himself and former first lady Laura Bush. “We love their music, and we also love their compassion and generosity. Throughout their success, Rascal Flatts have given back to their community and to our country by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross. I am especially proud of their efforts to honor the men and women of our armed forces, and the heroes who are wounded on the front lines. So thanks for your example of excellence and patriotism. And congratulations as well as a hardy welcome to the Opry.”

“You have witnessed the greatest night of our lives,” LeVox said to the crowd after Dickens had presented the group members with their Opry member awards.

The Opry’s 86th celebration is set to continue through October with performances by Alabama, The Charlie Daniels Band, Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Ray Price, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and more. 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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