Musical Magic in Nashville, TN

A brand new sensation has opened up at the Grand Ole Opry.  Pickin’ and Grinnin’ featuring Mike Snider from the legendary HEE HAW is the comedic new show at the Opry. Snider will be performing his very own hilarous musical classics such as “The Fur Coat” and “Born to Shop.” In addition to the music and storytelling, there will also be magic. Magician Scott Cantrell goes on after Snider to amaze the audience with his performance. The show is sure to be an experience worth remembering. 

In addition to Pickin’ and Grinnin,’ the Grand Ole Opry has Opry Country Classics. The history of country music is turned into a live performance where country music favorites will be performing time honored classics for the audience. New and old country stars will be bringing joy to everyone in the Opry with their beautiful performances. 

The historic Ryman Auditorium where the Grand Ole Opry traditions began has the show Ryman Bluegrass Nights where bluegrass music is played and honored as we first got to know it in 1945. Current performers of bluegrass will be playing at Ryman Bluegrass Nights.

First Show Of The New Year At Grand Ole Opry!

If you’re headed to the Grand Ole Opry at Ryman Auditorium for the first show of 2010, this is what you get to enjoy! There is no late show on Friday or Saturday night, but the 7:00 show is available each night. Please note that the performances are subject to change at the last minute.

Friday, January 1 – BUY TICKETS!
7:00 – 7:30
Riders In The Sky
Jim Ed Brown
Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-Press
Josh Thompson

7:30 – 8:00
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman

8:00 – 8:30
John Conlee
Jan Howard
Johnny Counterfit
Mountain Heart

8:30 – 9:00
Mike Snider
George Hamilton IV
Jean Shepard
Exile
Saturday, January 2 – BUY TICKETS!
7:00 – 7:30
Jimmy Dickens
Connie Smith
Big Kenny

7:30 – 8:00
Jeannie Seely
Riders In The Sky
Jack Greene
Cherryholmes

8:00 – 8:30
John Conlee
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
Jett Williams
Opry Square Dancers

8:30 – 9:00
Mike Snider
Jean Shepard
Jim Ed Brown
Suzy Bogguss

Discover Nashville With A Tour

Nashville, Tennessee is a city with many faces. There is so much to do in this beautiful city, that there is a tour for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a good historic tour or a fun comprehensive tour, Nashville has it! Check out these tours or visit our Nashville page to see them all.

Discover Nashville Tour

With the Discover Nashville Tour, you’ll get to see everything that makes Nashville unique. You see places like The Parthenon, Music Row and Studio B, the Bicentennial Mall, and Fort Nashborough. The tour also includes guided tours of Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover what makes Music City one of a kind!

Nashville Nights Tour

Enjoy a night in Music City with the Nashville Nights Tour. The evening begins with a guided tour that takes you to Ryman Auditorium, the Tennessee State Capitol, Historic Second Avenue, the Wildhorse Saloon, and the Hard Rock Cafe. Then it’s off to Honky Tonk Row, where you’ll dance the night away! Enjoy the honky tonk fun side of Nashville with this tour.

Historic Tennessee Tour

If these are a little fast-paced for your taste, you might enjoy a slower historic tour of the area. The  Historic Tennessee Tour picks you up at your hotel before whisking you off for a day of relaxing touring. First stop is the historic Belle Meade Plantation, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour. Then it’s off to former President Andrew Jackson’s home, Hermitage. Enjoy the quieter side of Nashville with the Historic Tennessee Tour!

This Week At The Opry…December 11 & 12

If you’re headed to the Grand Ole Opry at Ryman Auditorium this weekend, this is what you get to enjoy! Please note that the performances are subject to change at the last minute.

Friday, December 11 Early Show – Buy Tickets!
7:00 – 7:30
Mike Snider
Jim Ed Brown
Chuck Wicks

7:30 – 8:00
Jimmy Dickens
Jack Greene
Vince Gill

8:00 – 8:30
Steve Wariner
Connie Smith
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press

8:30 – 9:00
Bill Anderson
Rascal Flatts

Friday, December 11 Late Show – Buy Tickets!
9:30 – 10:00
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
Chuck Wicks

10:00 – 10:30
Mike Snider
Ray Pillow
Rascal Flatts

10:30 – 11:00
Jim Ed Brown
Connie Smith
Steve Wariner

11:00 – 11:30
Bill Anderson
Stonewall Jackson
Vince Gill
Saturday, December 12 Early Show – Buy Tickets!
7:00 – 7:30
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
Trace Adkins

7:30 – 8:00
Mike Snider
Jack Greene
Nanci Griffith

8:00 – 8:30
Marty Stuart
Dale Jett & Hello Stranger
Connie Smith
Opry Square Dancers

8:30 – 9:00
Bill Anderson
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys

Saturday, December 12 Late Show – Buy Tickets!
9:30 – 10:00
Jimmy Dickens
Jim Ed Brown
Nanci Griffith

10:00 – 10:30
Marty Stuart
Stu Phillips
Dale Jett & Hello Stranger
Connie Smith

10:30 – 11:00
Mike Snider
Trace Adkins
Opry Square Dancers

11:00 – 11:30
Bill Anderson
Vince Gill

This Week At The Opry…

If you’re headed to the Grand Ole Opry this weekend, this is what’s happening at Ryman! Please note that the performances are subject to change at the last minute.

Friday, December 4 – Buy Tickets!
7:00 – 7:30
Jeannie Seely
Jimmy C. Newman
Jack Greene
Del McCoury Band

7:30 – 8:00
Ricky Skaggs
John Conlee
The Whites

8:00 – 8:30
Bill Anderson
Mike Snider
Mark Wills

8:30 – 9:00
Marty Stuart
Jan Howard
Jim Ed Brown
The Quebe Sisters Band

Saturday, December 5 – Buy Tickets
7:00 – 7:30
John Conlee
Jimmy C. Newman
Del McCoury Band

7:30 – 8:00
Mike Snider
Jean Shepard
Jim Ed Brown

8:00 – 8:30
Ricky Skaggs
Connie Smith
The Whites
Opry Square Dancers

8:30 – 9:00
Bill Anderson
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
Trisha Yearwood

INTERMISSION

9:30 – 10:00
John Conlee
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Trisha Yearwood

10:00 – 10:30
Mike Snider
Jeannie Seely
Del McCoury Band

10:30 – 11:00
Ricky Skaggs
Jean Shepard
The Whites
Opry Square Dancers

11:00 – 11:30
Bill Anderson
Connie Smith

Grand Ole Opry Performers For November 27 & 28

If you’re headed to the Grand Ole Opry this weekend, this is what’s happening at Ryman! Please note that the performances are subject to change at the last minute.

Friday, November 27 – Order Tickets
7:00 – 7:30
Jeannie Seely
Jim Ed Brown
Rhonda Vincent

7:30 – 8:00
Jimmy Dickens
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Lorrie Morgan

8:00 – 8:30
Riders In The Sky
Jan Howard
Jimmy C. Newman
Matt Kennon

8:30 – 9:00
Mike Snider
Connie Smith

Saturday, November 28 – Order Tickets!
7:00 – 7:30
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
Jimmy Wayne

7:30 – 8:00
Mike Snider
Jim Ed Brown
The Whites

8:00 – 8:30
Lorrie Morgan
Riders In The Sky
Cherryholmes
Opry Square Dancers

8:30 – 9:00
Bill Anderson
Connie Smith
Brad Paisley

INTERMISSION

9:30 – 10:00
Jimmy Dickens
Lorrie Morgan
Brad Paisley

10:00 – 10:30
Mike Snider
Charlie Louvin
Jimmy Wayne

10:30 – 11:00
Jeannie Seely
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
The Whites
Opry Square Dancers

11:00 – 11:30
Bill Anderson
Riders In The Sky
Cherryholmes

Nashville Home to Historical Gems

When most people think of Nashville, they think of country music. Those who are familiar with the city know that there is so much more to Music City than music. There is so much history hidden in Nashville, and if you’re going to be in the area you should definitely visit some of these historical gems!

Belle Meade Plantation Tour

Take a deep breath and relax as you tour this restored 1853 antebellum mansion. The Belle Meade Plantation is unlike any other estate in the South. The original owners of the plantation were famous for their stables and the thoroughbred horses they produced. Champions such as Seabiscuit and Smarty Jones can trace their lineage back to the stables at Belle Meade! The house itself is filled with period furnishings and decor and surrounded by seven original outbuildings. 

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tours

This tour is a unique experience in Nashville, which is quite a feat. The tour begins with a documentary film about the history of the Auditorium narrated by Trisha Yearwood. Guests will enjoy the film while sitting in the original pews that once filled the Auditorium. After the film, guests will be led to the stage where they can have a picture ’singing’ in front of the Grand Ole Opry audience. Guests will also have access to all of the artifacts and memorabilia housed throughout the building.  

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson

Tour the Nashville estate of President Andrew Jackson with this amazing tour. This beautiful estate has been preserved as both a historical home and a museum. The entire property includes several outbuildings, a garden designed by President Jackson for his wife, the original log cabin, stables, the famous antebellum mansion, and the final resting place of presidential couple. Staff in period costume can be found around the estate to answer any questions you may have, historical or not.

Opry Performs at Ryman Auditorium For Holiday Season

Beginning in November, the Grand Ole Opry performances will be taking place in the Ryman Auditorium. This change in venue will last until the last show of 2009 on December 19. Opry shows will resume on February 6, 2010 at the Grand Ole Opry House.

In case you were wondering, there are some pretty incredible stars lined up for the first weekend at the Ryman. Performers include Joey + Rory, The Isaacs, and Sarah Buxton. Several more performers will appear throughout the weekend to create one amazing show! 

Tour Ryman Auditorium

If you’ve never visited Ryman Auditorium before you should take the chance to look around! If you have time before the show,  you should consider taking a self-guided tour of the place. This peek at the home of the Grand Ole Opry walks you through the history of the auditorium with a video narrated by Trisha Yearwood and exhibits about the Ryman and it’s past performers!

Another aspect of the self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour is the backstage tour. During this tour, a guide gives you a VIP look at the backstage area, including the dressing rooms. You will learn about the history of the Ryman and the stars who performed there ranging from original Opry members to R. Kelly. If you are planning on stopping in for a show, you should definitely consider taking a tour, too!

Grand Ole Opry Schedule for September 11-12

Following is the latest schedule for Sept. 11-12 for the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The schedule and performers may change without notice, however.

Friday, September 11–Buy Tickets

7:00-7:30
Steve Wariner
Jeannie Seely
Mike Snider

7:30-8:00
Jimmy Dickens
Stonewall Jackson
Joe Diffie

8:00-8:30
Bill Anderson
Jean Shepard
Pam Tillis

8:30-9:00
Marty Stuart
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Jim Ed Brown
Connie Smith

Saturday, September 12–Buy Tickets

7:00-7:30
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
The Infamous Stringdusters

7:30-8:00
Lorrie Morgan
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
Jack Greene
Jean Shepard

8:00-8:30
Mike Snider
Jan Howard
The Carter Twins
Opry Square Dancers

8:30-9:00
Bill Anderson
The Whites
Pam Tillis

Also, be sure to check the Grand Ole Opry page to see which performers are tentatively scheduled to appear soon. Upcoming performers include Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, and Carrie Underwood. These shows are likely to sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time to reserve excellent seats!

Enjoy Historical Tours in Nashville, TN

In addition to enjoying a show at the Grand Ole Opry or a cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat, find time to feed your brain this summer by witnessing some of Nashville’s variety of historical attractions. A city steeped in history, Nashville provides just the right opportunities to help create a memorable and educational summer vacation.

What better way to explore the history of the entire region than with the Historic Tennessee Tour? The 4.5-hour tour takes you back to the days of the Civil War era by taking you through two of the area’s most famous sites, the Belle Meade Plantation and the Hermitage. At the Belle Meade Plantation, you will explore the stately mansion and grounds that date back to the mid-19th century. The property also features a slave cabin, stables, and other original outbuildings. Andrew Jackson’s estate, the Hermitage, has been been preserved with some of its original features, including wallpaper, furniture, and even a few of the former president’s personal effects.

For a look at Nashville’s and the surrounding area’s cultures as they relate to the Civil War, try out the Civil War Tour. The tour provides you with an in-depth look into the Battle of Franklin, allowing you to walk the very fields where thousands were killed in one historic clash. Throughout the six-hour tour, you will hear stories of some of these soldiers who lost their lives before setting out to explore the town of Franklin itself. The Carnton Plantation is a particularly emotional experience on the tour, as you will learn the role the mansion served during this trying time in history.

Nashville owes a lot of its popularity to the Ryman Auditorium, as the building has hosted the Grand Ole Opry for over 30 years. A self-guided tour of Ryman Auditorium is the perfect way to better understand the significance of the building, from its beginnings to its present. You can also take a Backstage Guided Tour, where you’ll see dressing rooms and various other “behind the scenes” attractions within the auditorium.

For a look at the events and sites that helped shape Nashville and its surrounding areas into what they are today, don’t miss your chance to witness some of these historical tours on your next visit to the Music City!

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