Grand Ole Opry

Opry Timeline

1920s

Even in its early days, the Grand Ole Opry presented a broad range of what would become known as country music. Born as a barn dance program in a downtown office building, the show emphasized old-time fiddlers and harmonica players, as well as what George D. Hay called “hoedown bands” like the Possum Hunters and the Gully Jumpers that gave the show a rural feel. Here are just some of the stars whose names appeared on the Opry roster during its first years of existence.

Crook Brothers	DeFord Bailey
Fruit Jar Drinkers	The Opry Cast, circa 1928
Possum Hunters	Uncle Dave Macon