100 YEARS OF GRAND OLE OPRY A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music

Narrator Matt Godfrey teams up with singer Terri Clark to deliver this heartwarming history of country music's most important institution. Along with flawless interpretations, their connection with the people and ethos of country music gives energy and impact to the listening. Starting in 1925 as a back-porch music show and evolving into long-running radio and TV shows, the Nashville based Opry slowly became a live performance showcase for aspiring songwriters and musicians. There were organizational challenges and personal dramas, but it survived and grew because of a culture that, above all, loved the music and appreciated the value of support and loyalty. Interview clips with the country music legends who are part of the Opry family add color and immediacy to this detailed history. T.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]