Willie Nelson performed for the first time at Nashville’s
Grand Ole Opry when he opened for Roger Miller(below).
Grand Ole Opry when he opened for Roger Miller(below).
Archive for November, 2010
28
Nov
NUMBER ONE RECORD ON THIS DATE IN 1960
Elvis Presley had his 14th number one hit with this song.
28
Nov
IT’S ED’S 60th BIRTHDAY TODAY
Ed Harris, actor,writer and director has to his many credits,
THE RIGHT STUFF(1983), THE ROCK(1966, THE ABYSS(1989),
and APOLLO 13(1995). One of Ed’s best performances is in the
1992 movie…GLENGARRY GLENROSS. Ed plays the role of
the loudmouth salesman Dave Moss.
28
Nov
THE GRAND OLE OPRY IS ON THE AIR!
It was on this date in 1925 when The Grand Ole
Opry debuted on Nashville’s radio station WSM.
The weekly country music concert has been
presenting the biggest names in the field and
is among the longest-running radio shows in
the history.
Opry founder George D. Hay
The Delmore Brothers with Uncle Dave Macon (seated) were
among the first stars of the weekly country music show.
The Grand Ole Opry today.
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