NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 12: Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn performs at Bridgestone Arena on September 12, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 17: Miranda Lambert performs onstage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM)
Since 1925, Ryman Auditorium has been the "home" of the Grand Ole Opry and the national headquarters of foot-stomping, tear-jerking country music. By the spring of 1972, the red brick walls and stained glass windows will cease to echo the sounds of western music. At that time, not too far away, will be the new Opry House, surrounded by a series of specialty shops, restaurants, a motel and rides for the kids.
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 13: Zac Brown Band performs on the main stage during the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at The Ellipse on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — Tim McGraw — Air Date 05/15/2003 — Episode 2490 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest Tim McGraw performs on May 15, 2000 (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
The Texas Playboys, backup band for the late Bob Wills pose for a Capitol Records publicity still circa 1975. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
