OPRY NEWS

Grand Ole Opry Launches iPhone, Android App

Tradition Meets Technology: Celebrating its 85th Birthday This Weekend
Nashville, TN — October 06, 2010    


The world's longest-running live radio show can now fit in the palm of music fans' hands. The Grand Ole Opry has launched a free mobile app just in time for fans around the world to celebrate the Opry's 85th birthday this weekend. The Opry app is available for download now at www.opry.com/app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android devices.

Among the ways in which fans can utilize the app to stay connected to the Opry:

  • Listen to 650 WSM radio, flagship station of the Opry, including Opry broadcasts
  • See the latest calendar of Opry shows and scheduled artist appearances
  • Purchase tickets to upcoming Opry shows
  • Watch videos of Opry performances, interviews, and more
  • See photos of artists' Opry appearances
  • View Opry member bios
  • Enter to win exciting Opry contests featuring trips to Nashville, autographed artist merchandise, and more
  • Read and comment on country music news and blogs
  • Browse The Opry Shop online store
  • Receive Push Notifications about special offers, breaking news, and artist confirmations
  • Connect to the Opry through Facebook and Twitter
  • Share and comment on stories, photos, and videos
  • Sign up for the Opry Update email newsletter

The Opry's Birthday Bash Weekend is set to include appearances by Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Trace Adkins, Roy Clark, Bill Anderson, Jimmy Wayne, and Crystal Gayle, among others, including renowned CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood. The celebration continues throughout October, with shows featuring appearances by Adkins, Charlie Daniels Band, George Jones, The Judds, Blake Shelton (Opry induction Oct. 23), and more. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.  A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, 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