GRAND OLE OPRY MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF MUSIC CITY FLOOD WITH
PLAY ON, NASHVILLE!
Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan,
Charlie Daniels Band, Alabama and more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2011) Last evening the Grand Ole Opry marked the first anniversary of the flood that devastated much of Nashville with a star-packed show celebrating Music City’s heart and resilience. The show, Play On, Nashville!, included dynamic performances by Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Charlie DanielsBand, Brad Paisley, and a special appearance by super group Alabama. This was the first time Alabama had played the Opry since the group’s 1982 debut on the show. After performing with Paisley on his current single, “Old Alabama,” the group played “Tennessee River” with Paisley and band backing and received a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd.
About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week fromNashville, Tenn. Celebrating 85 years of entertainment, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America’s Opry Weekend, airs on country radio stations across America and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels. For more information, visitopry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com
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