The Fun Times Guide > Franklin/Nashville, TN > Grand Ol Opry

Tips For An Exciting RV Adventure Through Franklin And Nashville Tennessee

rv-nashville-natchez-trace-parkway

An RV vacation through Tennessee must include a tour of the Nashville and Franklin area, filled with history, colorful events and the hospitable atmosphere of welcoming residents. Nashville, capital of Tennessee and commonly known to be the bustling center of the music industry, has numerous points of interest for those on RV vacations. Historic downtown makes a perfect setting to get you in the mood for the rest of your trip. Be sure to visit the Bicentennial Capital Mall where you will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Darius Rucker Nashville Tennessee Photos – Grand Ole Opry

Last night, Jim and I got free tickets to see Darius Rucker at the Grand Ole Opry. I heard about this free "invitation only" event on the local evening news (Channel 2) the night before the show. They mentioned something about it being part of the Jimmy Kimmel show -- but I never caught the full report to see what the real connection was. And to be honest, they never made it clear -- before, during, or after the show -- what the relationship between this show and the Jimmy Kimmel show was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Celebrities, Travel Tagged With: , ,

Why I Don’t Mind Spending $106.00 For 2 Tickets To The Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium

Jim and I have been to the Grand Ole Opry Show more times than I can count. And I'm not even that much of a fan of Country music. I like music in general, but very few CDs in my collection are of the Country genre. (Jim's collection is a whole 'nother story.) Sure, I like a lot of individual songs performed by various Country artists, but rarely enough to buy a whole CD of 'em. That said, I also wasn't introduced to Bluegrass and Folk and other forms of music like that until I moved to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: , , ,

Why We Are Proud To Live In Music City USA

It seems quite appropriate that we eventually ended up living in "Music City, USA" since we have a unique appreciation for songwriters, the music industry, and songs that aren't necessarily mainstream. We feel so fortunate to live in such a musically-rich town.   Did you know that Nashville plays a vital role in the making of ALL sorts of music - not just Country? Everyone knows about Nashville's rich history that gave Country music its roots. But few are aware of the fact that MANY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: , , , ,

Songwriters & Singers Photos

Here's a growing collection of photographs of singers and songwriters that we've crossed paths with in some musical setting -- like at the Bluebird Cafe, or the Grand Ole Opry, or even at a Rock Concert! Some are up-and-comers. Most are already famous for one or more hit songs.     Steve Seskin On Keyboard At The Bluebird Steve Seskin (who's had megga hits by Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, John Michael Montgomery, and Mark Wills) just happened to be in the audience on this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Celebrities, Travel Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Trisha Yearwood Photos

Trisha Yearwood got an award from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Here are some photos of her singing and accepting her award.   Trisha Yearwood And Vince Gill On this night, Trisha Yearwood received the "Opry Member Award", presented by long-time Opry member, Vince Gill. (They also sang one song together.) Made of bronze and wood, the 14-inch replica of the Opry mic stand is presented to every Grand Ole Opry member over the course of the year. My guess is, such an award is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Celebrities, Travel Tagged With: , ,

Vince Gill Photos

Vince Gill is the "guy next door" around Nashville. He's frequently spotted at hockey games, his daughter's singing engagements, at the Grand Ole Opry, and more. Here's a small collection of Vince Gill photographs we've taken in and around Nashville -- mostly at the Bluebird Cafe:     Trisha Yearwood And Vince Gill On this night, Trisha Yearwood received the "Opry Member Award", presented by long-time Opry member, Vince Gill. (They also sang one song together.) Made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Celebrities, Travel Tagged With: , , , ,