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More of Steve Martin at the Opry

Got an email from Kandice who was lucky enough to visit the Opry this weekend when Steve Martin was there.  She got some absolutely beautiful shots.

Thought you'd enjoy these. Just a few of my shots from Steve Martin @ the Opry this past Saturday. He was AMAZING!!! He was also a bit nervous to be playing 'THE OPRY' which I thought was as cute as could be. I can't ever remember a time in my life that I didn't NOT no who Steve Martin was so I guess from that I just feel invested in the guy but I was really, really proud of him. He took it extremely serious and did such a fantastic job. That guy can play the soup out of the banjo!

Thank you so much Kandice.  Check out all her pictures here.

My only question is....why does he look constipated?

I love Steve Martin.  Always have.  Always will.

Well the original Steve-O made his Grand Ole Opry debut Saturday "in front of a  sold-out crowd and was greeted with a standing ovation."

Seems everyone loves Steve Martin.  He performed songs from his first music album, The Crow – New Songs for the Five-String Banjo, and had help from John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Stuart Duncan, Tim O’Brien, and others.

Sounds like a great night for Steve.  So why in the world is it that every picture I've seen he looks constipated?  Is that his serious game face?  Never thought I'd have to suggest to Steve Martin to lighten up.  

 

Montgomery Gentry's surprise

As I told you last night, Montgomery Gentry have been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.  Here's the video of Charlie Daniels surprising them with their invitation.

The newest Opry members-to-be

Montgomery Gentry thought they were just at the Opry to perform tonight.  Boy were they wrong. 

Charlie Daniels surprised the duo Tuesday by inviting them to join the Grand Ole Opry.  Of course they accepted and they will be formally inducted June 23. 

Opry General Manager Pete Fisher says the duo have deep respect for the long-running country music show and its legacy.

Congrats to the guys!  They definitely deserve the honor. 

Full press release after the jump...

Great Opry pics

Reader Allison got to visit the Grand Ole Opry on April 11 and got some awesome shots.  Check out her Flickr for the rest. 

The lineup included Martina McBride, Vince Gill, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent, Mel Tillis, Jo Dee Messina and of course the great Little Jimmy Dickens. 

I'm such a tool...Rascal Flatts edition

I'm starting to believe that the PR people are onto my shtick here.  It appears that they've figured out that the quickest way to get their artist(s) put on the site is to send big pictures.  I'm a picture freak and love to post bright, shiny, posed pics.

I don't care if your famous or not, picture=post.  Simple as that.  

Like I said, I'm a tool.  Here's the latest example - Rascal Flatts at the Opry this weekend.  Here's the press release that came with the pics. 

Nashville, TN - (April 2 0, 2009) – Seven-time ACM Vocal Group of The Year winners Rascal Flatts celebrated the success of their new #1 album Unstoppablewith a sold-out performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night. During the appearance, the group performed #1 single “Here Comes Goodbye.”

  

#1 photo: Pictured l-r: Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus

Photo credit: 2009 copyright Grand Ole Opry; Photo by Chris Hollo for Hollophotographics

#2 photo: Pictured l-r: Steve Buchanan, Senior VP of Media & Entertainment Gaylord Entertainment, Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, Pete Fisher, VP & General Manager of Grand Ole Opry, Jay DeMarcus

Photo credit: 2009 copyright Grand Ole Opry; Photo by Chris Hollo for Hollophotographics

Doopty Doo

Wow, slow news day.  Guess I'll do a little email cleaning again.  From a press release...

Last night at the Tuesday Night Opry, country sensation Taylor Swift brought the sold-out crowd to its feet for her performance. 

This weekend’s Opry line-up includes 7-time ACM Group of the Year Rascal Flatts on Saturday evening plus the debut of Broken Bow Records recording artist Dean Brody and the return of Capitol Records’ Darius Rucker on Friday evening.  A complete line-up is available at opry.com. 

2009 Copyright Grand Ole Opry
Photo By:  Chris Hollo

 

Steve Martin brings his banjo and buddies to the Opry

Steve Martin will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut May 30 and he's bringing some good friends with him. 

Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Stuart Duncan, Tim O'Brien and John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will all be on hand to mark the occasion.  Martin will be performing music from his album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo."

I have a strong suspicion that's going to be one fun performance to watch. 

Say cheese

From a press release

   

Nashville, TN—The Valory Music Co. / Midas Records’ Emerson Drive recently performed on The Grand Ole Opry. After their performance, the band took a moment to pose with The Opry’s Pete Fisher and Steve Buchanan. The video for the band’s current single, “Belongs To You,” is at #1 this week on the GAC Top 20 Countdown. The song is the debut single from their forthcoming album, BELIEVE.  

L-R: Steve Buchanan, senior vice-president of media and entertainment, Gaylord Entertainment, Emerson Drive’s Mike Melancon, David Pichette, Brad Mates, Danick Dupelleand Dale Wallace and vice-president and general manager of Grand Ole Opry, Pete Fisher  

www.emersondrive.com

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Santa shows his country roots

 

Probably my favorite picture of the day.  Charlie Daniels and Craig Morgan smile big for the camera backstage at the Grand Ole Opry where both men were on hand to perform Friday, March 13.