Grand Ole Opry Performances for January 7 and 8

Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.

The following performances will be at the Ryman Auditorium:

Friday, January 7 – Order Tickets

• John Conlee
• Jeannie Seely
• Frankie Ballard
• Jimmy Dickens
• Jesse McReynolds &  The Virginia Boys
• Chris Young
• and more

Saturday, January 8 – Order Tickets

• Jimmy Dickens
• Jimmy C. Newman
• James Wesley
• Mike Snider
• Jan Howard
• Jim Ed Brown
• Suzy Bogguss
• and more

Myrtle Beach Offers Families the Perfect New Year’s Eve Celebration

For an entirely family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, visit Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach offers a number of exciting options for New Year’s Eve including the popular Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina. The Noon Year’s Eve Party will feature a number of exciting activities including games, crafts, and a balloon drop. After your daytime celebration, continue the excitement by heading out to Barefoot Landing where fireworks will be going off to herald the coming of the New Year.

While you’re visiting Myrtle Beach for the New Year’s Eve festivities, make sure that you don’t miss out on seeing one of the area’s most popular shows, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. The Dixie Stampede features country-style entertainment and food for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening of good times. Guests will be treated to a show featuring 32 horses and their riders as they perform tricks and compete for points. It’s an evening you and your children are sure to enjoy!

Continue your family fun in Myrtle Beach with a visit to Ripley’s Moving Theatre where you will get a theatre experience unlike anything you’ve known before. Ripley’s theatre is a 3-D experience that uses special seats and effects so that you feel every bump and twist that the characters in the movie experience. Everyone in your family will appreciate this unique adventure.

Grand Ole Opry Performances for December 31 and January 1

Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.

The following performances will be at the Ryman Auditorium:

Friday, December 31st – Order Tickets

• Emmylou Harris
• Old Crow Medicine Show
• Elizabeth Cook
• Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
• Craig Campbell
• Jimmy C. Newman
• Mike Snider
• and more

Saturday, January 1st – Order Tickets

• Emmylou Harris
• Buddy Miller
• Jett Williams
• The Bowling Family
• Restless Heart
• The Whites
• Jim Ed Brown
• and more

Celebrate a Very Nashville New Year

Start out your New Year’s Eve celebrations with country music traditions that go back over 85 years at the Grand Ole Opry. It’s a great way to not only celebrate the present and upcoming year but to honor the past of the country music that has made Nashville famous. The final lineup for this special New Year’s Eve show will not be released until the Wednesday before the performance, but you can be certain that between the Grand Ole Opry’s traditions and the many country performers who love to perform on the legendary stage, it will be a night to remember!

While you’re in Nashville celebrating the arrival of 2011, make sure that you continue to honor the past with a visit to the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This museum has memorabilia, rare recordings, costumes, and both the gold and platinum records of all the country music greats throughout history ranging from Elvis Presley to Hank Williams. The museum is so large that it covers an entire city block of downtown Nashville. There is something for everyone who visits whether they are a fan of bluegrass or gospel. If it’s country you love, you’re going to be thrilled at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Of course, you can’t focus only on country music while you’re in Nashville because the city has many other activities and attractions to offer. Take the Discover Nashville Tour to get a comprehensive overview of the city. This tour will include views and information about historic downtown, the Tennessee State Capitol, Music Row, Studio B, and the Ryman Auditorium. It’s an especially nice tour for those with a limited amount of time available to experience Nashville.

Noon Year’s Eve Starts the New Year Off with Family-Friendly Fun

For a daytime New Year’s Eve celebration that the whole family can enjoy, visit Williamsburg to take part in Noon Year’s Eve. This fun celebration starts earlier in the day so young children won’t be kept up past their bedtime and adults can share a special day of celebration for the coming of 2011 with their kids. This unique celebration takes place at Virginia Living Museum and features a number of fun, family-friendly activities including face painting, crafting projects featuring the way countries around the world celebrate the New Year, and games in addition to the usual museum exhibits and entertainment. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with your family as you get ready for 2011.

As a special treat, you can also visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg on December 31st when its open on the last day of 2010 for everyone to come and enjoy thrill rides, authentic European foods, and live shows. There are 3D rides, premier rollercoasters, and even themed rides for people of all ages to enjoy during their time at the park. It’s an adventure that is not only fun but educational about European countries.

After your special family New Year’s Eve celebration, start 2011 off with some fun activities in Williamsburg. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum offers guests an entertaining and entirely untraditional museum experience with exhibits ranging from merely strange to the truly bizarre. Some of the museum exhibits are even interactive to give you some entirely new and exciting experiences. This museum is an entertaining way for everyone to spend the day together.

Universal Studios in Orlando Promises a Memorable New Year’s Eve

If you and your family plan to vacation in Orlando for New Year’s Eve, you will find hours of fun and entertainment at Universal CityWalk in Universal Studios theme park! The CityWalk experience will include admission to seven unique clubs and an all-you-can eat meal featuring filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, and decadent desserts. Fans of 80′s rock band Poison will delight in seeing a performance by the legendary Bret Michaels. The evening will culminate in a midnight champagne toast and confetti burst. New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk will not disappoint.

Guests who enjoy the Universal CityWalk will surely enjoy the Island of Adventure also at Universal Studios featuring six themed island settings. Both children and adults will love Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, the Lost Continent, and Suess Landing. Don’t miss Island of Adventure’s new island, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which will delight fans of the book series.

Before you leave Orlando, be sure to explore Orlando’s original nightlife experience at ICEBAR Orlando. Even if the weather is balmy outside, you can be sure that ICEBAR will remain a chilly 27 degrees. The entire bar, couches, and even the counter from which you will sip your drink are made entirely of ice! Don’t worry, you won’t freeze – you will be given a cape and gloves to keep you warm when you enter the establishment. ICEBAR also provides entertainment in its Chill Lounge, where dancers perform in lava lamp style enclosed platforms. An experience at ICEBAR is something that you will remember for years to come.

Attend Gatlinburg’s Pyrotechnic Show and Fireworks on New Year’s Eve

Visitors and locals will count down near the Space Needle as hundreds of fireworks and beautiful electronic displays light up the night sky in Gatlinburg for New Year’s Eve. The beautiful, choreographed fireworks show will be produced by the talented Pyro-Shows in LaFollette, Tennessee, and it promises to be just as good if not better than last year’s. Best of all, all those in attendance will see the famous “ball drop” on top of the space needle, signifying the end of 2010 and the beginning of a new year. Food, lights and music will all be part of the exciting festivities. Reserve your Gatlinburg area hotel for the events to prepare for 2011.

In addition to the beauty of the Pyro Technic shows, you can also add to your Gatlinburg experience by attending Magic Beyond Belief. Gaze in wonder at the illusions and trickery of Terry Evanswood, a magician unlike any other. As you stroll in, you’ll notice top-of-the-line features inside his theater, including two enormous video screens, surround sound and individually controlled lighting. Terry is the winner of the Merlin Award, and you’ll have no doubts of his talent by the end of the show. Adding to his performance are several animals, including Klondike the Wonder Dog and a beautiful white tiger.

Along with the area’s other shows, you can get a few laughs in at the Comedy Barn Variety Show, providing original jokes and down-home traditions. If you have kids, you’ll want to take them along to see amazing specialist performers like jugglers, fire-eaters and comedians. It’s a show not to be forgotten with hilarious antics intertwined with foot-stomping country music. Be sure to look for Arnold, the Mind Reading Pig in the show as well.

Celebrate 2010 with a New Year’s Vacation in Nashville

Spend the New Year in style when you enjoy a New Year’s vacation in Nashville. We understand that after the hectic weeks of the holiday season, the last thing you want to do is take the time to plan a vacation, so we have a New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you.

The New Year’s in Nashville vacation package offers a fun and relaxing Nashville experience. The package includes four nights of lodging at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which is practically a destination in itself. For your convenience, this package contains two breakfasts, two dinners, one lunch, and on brunch, as well as many activities.

The package kicks off with an evening spent at your leisure at the Gaylord Opryland. After you get settled in your room, you can explore the resort property, which contains shops, a river boat cruise, lounges, and restaurants. On New Year’s Eve, you will join other visitors for a party at the Gaylord Opryland in the Grand Ballroom. The evening’s festivities include a catered dinner with wine and champagne, party favors, and live entertainment. After the excitement of New Year’s Eve, you will have New Year’s Day to rest, wake up to a late brunch, and then board the General Jackson showboat dinner cruise for another great meal with live entertainment. On the next day of this vacation, you will enjoy a guided tour of Nashville complete with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and lunch at the Wild Horse Saloon. That evening, you will enjoy a performance at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry.

Complete with a variety of live entertainment, a memorable New Year’s Eve party, and a fantastic time at the Gaylord Opryland, this package contains everything you need for a spectacular New Year’s vacation.

If you would like to plan your own New Year’s vacation or just find something fun to do that weekend, you can easily build your own package or find activities online. Most of the holiday shows will be over, but Nashville still has plenty to offer visitors. Some of the activities available during the long weekend include the General Jackson New Year’s Eve cruise, ICE! at the Gaylord Opryland, and the Grand Ole Opry.

Ring in 2010 in Branson, Missouri

As the holiday season wraps up in a couple of weeks, you may be looking for ideas for New Year’s Eve. Why stay at home when you can make the holiday special with a getaway in Branson? Because New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, you can enjoy a long weekend in Branson to celebrate the beginning of 2010. Check out the ideas below for a festive and fun New Year’s Vacation.

Kirby VanBurch’s Magical New Year’s Eve Show

A magical time is sure to be had by all when you make reservations for Kirby VanBurch, Branson’s most popular magic show. For New Year’s Eve, the Kirby VanBurch show hosts a special New Year’s Eve show that features spectacular illusions, tricks, and performances by Kirby VanBurch. During the show you may see people disappearing, assistants being sawed in half, and the Kirby VanBurch Theatre’s furry friends: tigers, leopards, and more! The Kirby VanBurch New Year’s Eve show is sure to be a memorable way to end 2009.

Miracle of Christmas–Last Chance!

If you did not have the opportunity to catch the Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre before the holidays, you will have one final chance at New Year’s. The show is available both Dec 29 and 30, and if you have the opportunity to go, you should certainly take advantage of it! Miracle of Christmas is easily one of the most popular holiday shows in Branson, and for good reason. Don’t wait until the next holiday season to check out this fantastic production, which features live animals, talented performers, original score, and an incredible state-of-the-art theater.

Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise

If you are looking for a romantic New Year’s Eve activity for two, how do a three course meal, live entertainment, and beautiful views from Table Rock Lake sound? The Showboat Branson Belle has two dinner cruises available on New Year’s Eve. Each dinner cruise includes a delicious three course meal, entertainment from the legendary Todd Oliver, and a relaxing time aboard Table Rock Lake. Because it is New Year’s Eve, you may even see fireworks happening in Branson and around the lake.

Treat Yourself to a Holiday Break in Myrtle Beach

Already need a break during the holidays? Luckily for you, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has many festive and fun options that are the perfect excuse to plan a quick getaway to the shore. From fun Christmas shows to an easy New Year’s Eve vacation, Myrtle Beach is a fantastic holiday destination for you and your family.

Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

At the Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show, you will find one of the most fun Christmas shows in the country! You will see a live nativity scene complete with live animals as well as a festive battle between the North Pole and South Pole that features entertaining games and tricks. Of course, you can expect the same classic horsemanship and great music that you find at the Dixie Stampede during the regular season. To top it all off, you will be enjoying a delicious four course meal. Before the show, you can spend some time in the Carriage Room and enjoy Christmas music and family entertainment.

Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors

If you are looking for a relaxing and festive show, check out Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors at the Palace Theatre. Fresh off of their very successful World Tour, the Twelve Irish Tenors have landed in Myrtle Beach for the Christmas season. This show features the classic harmonies and mellow voices that have won the world over. You can catch this show in Myrtle Beach until January 2, so you can enjoy it either before or after Christmas. The Twelve Irish Tenors perform a variety of holiday music, from traditional Christmas carols to songs from their childhood.

Coastin’ Into the New Year

If you do not have time for a getaway before Christmas, plan a relaxing New Year’s Eve vacation in Myrtle Beach. Because we are Vacations Made Easy, we have the perfect New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you. The Coastin’ Into the New Year package contains three nights’ lodging on the beach, six meals (three breakfasts, three dinners), afternoon tea at Ripleys Aquarium, Christmas show at Alabama Theatre, tickets to the Carolina Opry, dinner and New Year’s Eve celebration, and Gospel brunch and performance at the House of Blues. With everything pre-planned, all you have to do is book the vacation and head to Myrtle Beach for a fantastic New Year’s vacation.

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