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News Articles: Grand Ole Opry

Naomi Judd, left, and Wynonna Judd, of The Judds, perform at the "Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country," in Las Vegas, April 4, 2011.

The Judds and Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame

Charles and The Judds join two veteran recording musicians in the hall, including the first drummer to join the institution.

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  • The Associated Press
Country music legend Charley Pride died on Saturday at age 86 from complications of COVID-19. Pride, who gave his final performance last month at the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., was the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Charley Pride, Country Music's First Major Black Star, Dies At 86

Pride died Saturday from complications of COVID-19 in Dallas. The baritone-voiced singer was the first Black man inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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  • Jason Slotkin
Eddie Stubbs has been the voice of the Grand Ole Opry for 25 years, but July 29 will be his final broadcast.

Grand Ole Opry Announcer Eddie Stubbs To Retire

After a 25-year career as the announcer of the Grand Ole Opry, Eddie Stubbs is leaving after Wednesday night's show. He says he has seen one amazing performance after another.

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  • Phil Harrell
Bill Anderson arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Whisperin' Bill Anderson: Decatur Native And Nashville Star

On this episode of “Two Way Street,” we’re reairing our conversion with Country legend, Bill Anderson . Whisperin’ Bill Anderson came on our program...

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