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NASHVILLE, Tenn.  (June 17, 2010)  Actor Robert David Hall is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Sat., June 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium.  In addition to his known acting skills, Hall is a talented songwriter, singer and musician.  His debut CD Things They Don’t Teach You in School was released June 1.  The actor wrote or co-wrote nine of the twelve songs on the project, including the title track.

Hall is best known as offbeat coroner Dr. Albert Robbins on CBS TV’s award-winning drama “CSI:  Crime Scene Investigation.” He just completed his 10^th season on the show   that continues to be one of the nation’s highest-rated television series.

In celebration of its 85^th Birthday, the Opry has invited personalities such as Hall from outside the country world who have an interest in music to sit in with the Opry band or to perform a song on country music’s most revered stage. On June 12, Chef Duff Goldman and Sous Chef Geof Manthorne of the Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” performed alongside Opry legend Charley Pride in addition to presenting the Opry with a one-of-kind cake they’d created.

Hall is a devoted community activist and one of the most prominent disabled actors working today. He serves on the Board of Directors of the National Organization on Disability, completed a term as a National Board Member of the Screen Actors Guild, and is the National Chairman of the Performers with Disabilities Caucus for SAG, AFTRA and EQUITY.  He will be a musical guest on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on CBS this Mon., June 21.

The actor/musician will sign copies of his new CD at Opry Originals (3^rd and Broadway) immediately following the night’s Opry performance, 9:15-10:00 p.m.

To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to opry.com. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. For more information on Hall or to sample or purchase his music, visit www.robertdavidhallmusic.com.

Among others scheduled to visit the Opry at the Ryman Auditorium this summer are Dierks Bentley, the Charlie Daniels Band, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler, Marty Stuart, Wynonna, and Chris Young.