opry
Americannoun
PLURAL
opriesEtymology
Origin of opry
1910–15;
Example Sentences
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When Parsons and the Byrds turned up at the Grand Ole Opry, they were not well-received.
From Los Angeles Times
“Gram was very reverential about the Opry stars, but the audience wasn’t ready for it. Of course, a few years later, everybody had long hair, and then you had Southern rock.”
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
In Wednesday’s video, which the singer said was taken in between filming commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, Parton explained that the death of her husband, Carl Dean, took a toll on her health.
From Los Angeles Times
Combs, known for hits like When It Rains It Pours, has travelled to London as country music's famous Grand Ole Opry relocates from Nashville, Tennessee, for a special one off-performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday.
From BBC
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