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George Jones: A Song's Best Friend

Rick Hendrix | Posted 05.16.2013 | Religion
Read More: Country Music Awards, Christian Hospitality, Sacred Sounds, Grand Ole Opry, George Jones, Christianity, Christian Music, George Jones Death, Country Music, Religion News
Rick Hendrix

I learned many hard lessons before I made it in the music industry, and people like George Jones paved the way for me. George told me, "You will never do wrong for doing right -- even if they are bad people." It's a lesson I have learned to live by in my life, family and work.

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George Jones' Funeral Will Be Open To The Public

The Huffington Post | Cavan Sieczkowski | Posted 04.29.2013 | Celebrity
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George Jones will be laid to rest this week and the country music star's funeral will be open to the public. Jones' funeral will be held at the Gr...

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'There Goes My Everything' Singer Dies At 83

AP | Posted 03.15.2013 | Celebrity
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jack Greene, a longtime Grand Ole Opry star who earned fame with the hit "There Goes My Everything," has died in Nashville at 83. ...

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"Rockabilly Filly" Rosie Flores Makes Janis Martin's Sweet Dreams Come True

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 12.03.2012 | Entertainment
Read More: Friendship, Blanco Sessions, Janis Martin, R&b, Rosie Flores, Rockabilly, Soul, Tonight Show, Grand Ole Opry, American Bandstand, Austin, Music, Elvis Presley, Rock and Roll, Peabody Awards, Video, Entertainment News
Georgianne Nienaber

As soon as I popped the preview copy of Janis Martin: The Blanco Sessions into my computer, I knew Rosie Flores had produced a masterpiece.

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Headed To The Grand Ole Opry

AP | CHRIS TALBOTT | Posted 10.03.2012 | Entertainment
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Darius Rucker's conversion to country is now complete: He's joining the Grand Ole Opry. Rucker performed on Tuesday night's Opry ...

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Who's Reaching Out to Capture a Moment? Everyone Knows It's Indie Mindy Smith

Michael Bialas | Posted 11.24.2012 | Entertainment
Read More: Americana, Dolly Parton, Nashville, Grand Ole Opry, Marty Stuart, Dollywood, Album, Long Island, Concert, John Prine, Video, Entertainment News
Michael Bialas

Writing and singing sad, sad songs is Mindy Smith's specialty. But just hearing those words on a record is like buying a one-way ticket on her emotional journey.

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Chatting with American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery, Baaba Maal, The Box Story, and Ozzie & Harriet Estate Manager, Sam Nelson

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.13.2011 | Entertainment
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Mike Ragogna

Scotty McCreery's new album Clear As Day just hit #1 in Billboard, and it features some very personal songs that seem to fit him perfectly. He tells me how he picked this batch.

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A Guide To Family Vacations In Tennessee

The Huffington Post | Shawn Lealos | Posted 11.19.2011 | Travel
Read More: Children's Museum of Memphis, Family Travel Guides, Memphis Zoo, Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Graceland, Dogwood Arts Festival, Themed Guides, Museum of Appalachia, Video, Travel News

Family vacations in Tennessee can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've...

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A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Nashville-Davidson

The Huffington Post | Nia Stanley | Posted 10.31.2011 | Travel
Read More: Willie Nelson and Friends Museum, Adventure Science Center, Tennessee Travel, Nashville Zoo, Nashville Shores Water Park, Family Travel Guides, General Jackson's Showboat, Grand Ole Opry, Themed Guides, Frist Center for the Arts, Video, Travel News

Family vacations in Nashville-Davidson can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easi...

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Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House Reopens in September After Historic Flooding

Sue Frause | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
Read More: Country Music, Nashville Country, Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville Flooding, Brad Paisley, Grand Ole Opry, Travel News
Sue Frause

The "Grand Ole Opry" which turns 85 this year, presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville. On Sept. 28, 2010 their award show "Grand Ole Opry Live" will return to the restored venue.

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Grand Ole Opry House Flood

AP | CHRIS TALBOTT | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country stars were heartbroken to learn Monday that the mecca of their music, The Grand Ole Opry House, was hit by floodwater...

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They Are Nashville: Standing By Music City

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: New Orleans, Nashville, Music City, Music, Nashville Flooding, Patten Fuqua, Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival, Cma, Entertainment News
David Wild

In Nashville, nearly 30 people have died, and the damage seems almost impossible to calculate or comprehend. Let's all do our part to help Nashville and its people keep the music playing forever more.

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Nashville Floodwaters Recede, Crews Search For Bodies

AP | KRISTIN HALL and SHEILA BURKE | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cumberland River finally began receding Tuesday, exposing mud-caked homes and submerged cars as officials searched door t...

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Cumberland River Flooding Forces Evacuation In Downtown Nashville, Tennessee: Storms Kill 12

AP | TRAVIS LOLLER and KRISTIN M. HALL | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Muddy waters poured over the banks of Nashville's swollen Cumberland River on Monday, spilling into Music City's historic dow...

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Along for the Ride: Strangecation Goes to Memphis & Nashville

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
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Andrea R. Vaucher

Am I going to be moving there anytime in the near future? Probably not. But do I want to go back? Absolutely!

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Nashville Floods: The Inequities of a Natural Disaster Are usually Man-Made

Molly Secours | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Floods, Nashville, Natural Disasters, Fema, Nashville Flooding, Cnn, Grand Ole Opry, Illegal Immigrants, Allstate, Anderson Cooper, Immigration, Barack Obama, World News
Molly Secours

It seems the effects of devastation in a natural disaster are not felt equally. Perhaps the reasons are the man-made parts of such tragedies.

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Robin Roberts To Be Guest Announcer On Grand Ole Opry

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robin Roberts, co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America" and a breast cancer survivor, will be guest announcer this Friday duri...

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