The official book celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry—an intimate, gorgeously illustrated behind-the-scenes look at the American institution and world-renowned stage for country musicPacked with spectacular photos and tributes from country music’s biggest names, 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry is a glorious, one-of-a-kind celebration, and a must-have for any country music fan.This centennial celebration showcases the beloved institution’s history through lively never-before-seen photography, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from those who have paced backstage before career-defining performances, and those who have come to know the Opry as a second home.Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has left an undeniable mark on American culture. What began as an impromptu performance of old-time fiddle tunes has transformed into the longest-running radio broadcast in US history, as well as a live performance venue for millions of country music fans each year.Widely regarded as the show that made country music famous, the Opry has played an important role in the careers of country music’s biggest stars—including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, and countless others—popularizing and preserving some of the most beloved forms of American music. The hunger for country music has only grown in recent years, and the Grand Ole Opry stands at the center.
Women in Country celebrates the biggest female musicians and key players who changed the face of country music over the last 100 yearsWomen in Country is a beautifully illustrated book highlighting women who contributed greatly to the growth of country music artistically and commercially over the last 100 years. Each chapter chronicles contextual overview of each decade in country music, followed by biographical portraits of each Opry inductee, with as many quotes as possible from the women—letting the women speak for themselves about being an Opry member, their love of country music, career breakthroughs, and female artists who inspired them. Featured women include some of the biggest female names in country, including Kitty Cora Cline, the Lakeland Sisters, Minnie Pearl, Norma Jean, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Ashley McBryde, and many more.Women in Country celebrates the biggest female country musicians as well as the women behind-the-scenes who shaped Grand Ole Opry into the behemoth institution it is today.
The official book celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry—an intimate, gorgeously illustrated behind-the-scenes look at the American institution and world-renowned stage for country musicPacked with spectacular photos and tributes from country music’s biggest names, 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry is a glorious, one-of-a-kind celebration, and a must-have for any country music fan.This centennial celebration showcases the beloved institution’s history through lively never-before-seen photography, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from those who have paced backstage before career-defining performances, and those who have come to know the Opry as a second home.Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has left an undeniable mark on American culture. What began as an impromptu performance of old-time fiddle tunes has transformed into the longest-running radio broadcast in US history, as well as a live performance venue for millions of country music fans each year.Widely regarded as the show that made country music famous, the Opry has played an important role in the careers of country music’s biggest stars—including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, and countless others—popularizing and preserving some of the most beloved forms of American music. The hunger for country music has only grown in recent years, and the Grand Ole Opry stands at the center.
Women in Country celebrates the biggest female musicians and key players who changed the face of country music over the last 100 yearsWomen in Country is a beautifully illustrated book highlighting women who contributed greatly to the growth of country music artistically and commercially over the last 100 years. Each chapter chronicles contextual overview of each decade in country music, followed by biographical portraits of each Opry inductee, with as many quotes as possible from the women—letting the women speak for themselves about being an Opry member, their love of country music, career breakthroughs, and female artists who inspired them. Featured women include some of the biggest female names in country, including Kitty Cora Cline, the Lakeland Sisters, Minnie Pearl, Norma Jean, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Ashley McBryde, and many more.Women in Country celebrates the biggest female country musicians as well as the women behind-the-scenes who shaped Grand Ole Opry into the behemoth institution it is today.