OPRY NEWS

Grand Ole Opry Superstars Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson Take The Opry Stage


Nashville, TN — May 10, 2010    


This past weekend, country superstars Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson appeared on the Grand Ole Opry during the Opry's first weekend of shows since being temporarily displaced from the Opry House due to flooding. The shows were held at the Opry's most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium. Paisley played on Friday evening and Jackson on Saturday-- each along with a full cast of other Opry members and special guests.

"It's time to rally, and that's exactly how it feels," Paisley said.  "I see why tonight, our performance at the Opry is maybe more important than the first time I ever played it."

The Tuesday Night Opry May 11-- also scheduled for the Ryman-- will include Opry and Hall of Fame member George Jones, Opry member Martina McBride, and many others.

Opry performances through June 4 will be at the Ryman Auditorium (116 5th Ave. North) unless noted below:

May 14, 15, 18: Two Rivers Baptist Church, 2800 McGavock Pike

May 22: War Memorial Auditorium, 301 6th Ave. North

June 1: Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center,  505 Deaderick Street

Continuous updates on venues for Opry performances until the show returns to the Opry House can be found on opry.com as well as via Opry Facebook and Twitter updates. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year and on Tuesdays through Dec. 14. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.  Celebrating 85 years of entertainment, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America's Opry Weekend, airs on country radio stations across America and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels.  For more information, visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com