October is Opry Month

Some of country music’s most popular artists will be part of the excitement as the Grand Ole Opry® presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® celebrates “Opry Month” with star-studded shows and special events throughout October plus four consecutive October weekends of first-run versions of “Opry Live” on GAC: Great American Country.

In celebration of its 83rd Birthday, the Opry will welcome the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music throughout October. Among those scheduled to appear: Eric Church, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, Wynonna, Jimmy Wayne (Oct. 4); Charlie Daniels Band, Del McCoury Band (Oct. 7); Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers (Oct. 11); Lady Antebellum, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler (Oct. 14); Trace Lawrence (Oct. 21); Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks (Oct. 25).

The Opry’s official Birthday Weekend is Oct. 10 – 11 and includes four star-packed Opry shows and an Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White-- a bevy of country music fun in and around the Opry House.

Special Opry Birthday Bash activities include:

Friday, Oct. 10
7 – 9 p.m. First Opry Show *
9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Second Opry Show *

Saturday, Oct. 11
8:30 – 11 a.m. Opry House Backstage Tours *
Take a self-guided behind-the-scenes tour of country music’s most famous show

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White Strolling musicians, an Opry member pumpkin patch, and more throughout the day in and around the Opry Plaza

11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Picnic in the Opry Plaza *
11:30 a.m. Opry Pie Auction presented by Martha White *
*Bid on memorabilia provided by the biggest stars in country music as well as desserts made from Opry member recipes

1 – 2:30 p.m. Lorrie Morgan in Concert (Opry House) *
4 – 5 p.m. Opry Member Q & A Session in the Acuff Theatre*
5 – 9:30 p.m. Music under the Opry House Portico
7 – 9 p.m. First Opry Show *
9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Second Opry Show *
*Admission Charged **Proceeds benefit the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund, assisting members of the country music community in need.

The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 18. To plan an Opry visit, or to purchase packages including the Opry’s 83rd Birthday Bash package, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.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, XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America’s Grand Ole Opry Weekend, airs on more than 200 country radio stations across the country and on the Armed Forces Radio Network, and Opry Live airs each weekend on GAC: Great American Country and CMT Canada. 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