Grand Ole Opry

American  

[grand ohl op-ree] / ˈgrænd ˈoʊl ˈɒp ri /

noun

1. a successful radio show from Nashville, Tenn., first broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925, noted for its playing of and continuing importance to country music.

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Example Sentences

It has no cultural infrastructure to support artists and art-based institutions: no Juilliard, no Grand Ole Opry, no University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Country music has been a part of the unofficial American songbook since the invention of the radio and the opening of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where stars like the Carter Family, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash performed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The band was notified before performing at the Grand Ole Opry, marking yet another milestone as it became the first regional Mexican group to play at the iconic Nashville venue.

From Los Angeles Times

When Parsons and the Byrds turned up at the Grand Ole Opry, they were not well-received.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want you to know that I’m not dying,” Parton said from the set of a Grand Ole Opry commercial.

From Salon