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GRAND OLE OPRY TO CELEBRATE WITH
ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH OCTOBER 9 – 10

Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, 
Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Josh Turner among those to perform 
throughout weekend full of shows and special events

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2009) - Some of country music’s favorite artists will be part of the excitement as the Grand Ole Opry® celebrates its 84th birthday with birthday shows and special events Oct. 9 and 10. The weekend will include three Opry shows, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers in concert, backstage tours, and an Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White. Among those scheduled to appear on Birthday Bash Opry shows are Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Joe Diffie, Kathy Mattea, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, and Josh Turner. Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers will celebrate the Opry’s Birthday with a Saturday afternoon concert in the Acuff Theatre.

Among the Opry fans from across the country who will descend on Nashville for the annual celebration is radio personality/author/songwriter Delilah, whose eponymous nationally syndicated radio show attracts millions of listeners nightly. Delilah will serve as an Opry guest announcer on Saturday’s first Birthday Bash show.

Opry Birthday Bash activities include:

Friday, October 9 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash Show Opry House Backstage Tours Take a self-guided behind-the-scenes tour of country music's most famous show Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White Strolling musicians, Opry partner booths, an Opry Pumpkin Patch and more throughout the day in and around the Opry Plaza* Picnic in the Opry Plaza Picnic performance under the Opry House Portico* Opry Pie Auction presented by Martha White ** Bid on memorabilia provided by the biggest stars in country music plus desserts made from Opry member recipes. Proceeds benefit the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund, assisting members of the country music community in need. Performance under the Opry House Portico* Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Birthday Concert in the Acuff Theatre Music under the Opry House Portico* Diamond Rio Opry Shop In-Store Signing First Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash Show Second Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash Show

*Free Admission
** Proceeds benefit the Opry Trust Fund, assisting members of the country music community in need.

Among others scheduled to appear on the Opry and the new show Opry Country Classics in October are: Ray Price, Chris Young, Rhett Akins, (Oct.1); Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Mindy Smith, Lorrie Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Robin Roberts (ABC Good Morning America – guest announcer) (Oct. 2); Hal Ketchum, Gene Watson, Jamie O’Neal (Oct. 3); Hal Ketchum, Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Morgan (Oct. 6); Justin Moore (Oct. 13); Marty Stuart (Oct. 15); Eric Church (Oct. 20); Keith Anderson, Ricky Skaggs (Oct. 23); Trace Adkins, Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry (Oct. 24); Gloriana, Del McCoury Band, Jimmy Wayne, Martina McBride (Oct. 27); Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan (Oct. 29); Keith Urban (Oct. 30).

Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 15. To plan an Opry visit, or to purchase packages including the Opry’s 84th Birthday Bash package, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.