American Songwriter

On This Day in 2009, We Lost the Hall of Fame Steel Guitarist Who Played With Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson

Renowned steel guitarist player Walter Haynes died on Jan. 1, 2009, in Tyler, Texas, at age 80. He frequently played with Patsy Cline.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1998, the World Lost the Producer Whose Work With Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline Defined the “Nashville Sound”

Twenty-eight years ago today, one of the most influential producers in the history of country music died in Nashville.
The New York Times

The Grand Ole Opry Toasts a Century and Considers What’s Next

A hundred years after it first went live, Nashville’s famed country music show celebrated its history with a series of performances. Credit... Supported by By Emily Cochrane Reporting from the Grand ...
Tennessean

Grand Ole Opry celebrates 100 years in star-studded event

Music, family and fun were all on display as county music stars of all generations joined together on stage in celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th year anniversary. Started on Nov. 28, 1925, the ...