Grand Ole Opry

Buck White (1930–2025), country musician with The Whites

Buck White was a Grand Ole Opry member and the patriarch of the family group The Whites. 

Bobby Osborne (1931–2023), mandolinist with the Osborne Brothers 

Bobby Osborne was a singer and mandolinist with the bluegrass duo the Osborne Brothers, known for their hit song “Rocky Top.” 

Jesse McReynolds (1929–2023), singer for bluegrass duo Jim and Jesse 

Jesse McReynolds was a singer and mandolin player who was one half of the long-running bluegrass duo, Jim and Jesse, and the oldest cast member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Bobby Flores (1961–2022), Grammy-winning Texas western swing musician 

Bobby Flores was a legendary Texas western swing and country music multi-instrumentalist who played with Willie Nelson and Ray Price.

Stonewall Jackson (1932–2021), Grand Ole Opry star

Stonewall Jackson was a country music singer who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021), country music's "storyteller"

Tom T. Hall was a Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter called "The Storyteller" who wrote "Harper Valley PTA."

Hal Ketchum (1953–2020), "Small Town Saturday Night" singer

Hal Ketchum was a country music star known for the song "Small Town Saturday Night."

Charlie Daniels (1936–2020), “Devil Went Down to Georgia” singer

Charlie Daniels was the legendary country rocker known for the hit song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”  

Jimmy Capps (1939–2020), guitarist with Grand Ole Opry house band

Jimmy Capps was a guitarist who was part of the Grand Ole Opry house band for more than 50 years and played on classic songs including ’s “Stand By Your Man” and ’ “The Gambler.”

Jan Howard (1929–2020), Grand Ole Opry star

Jan Howard was a country music icon who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry. Her hit singles include “Evil on Your Mind” and “For Loving You.”

Maxine Brown Russell (1931–2019), country music hall of famer

Member of chart topping trio The Browns.

Jean Shepard (1933 - 2016), Grand Ole Opry star

Grand Ole Opry star Jean Shepard has died at the age of 82.

Ralph Stanley (1927–2016), bluegrass banjo player

Ralph Stanley, the influential, Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician, died June 23, 2016, according to multiple media sources. He was 89.

Ramona Jones (1924 - 2015)

Ramona Jones, a traditional country music entertainer and the widow of fellow "Hee Haw" star Grandpa Jones, has died, according to multiple news sources. Jones, who died Tuesday in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, was 91. The cause of death was not announced.

Remembering Country Legend George Hamilton IV

We're taking a look back at the country music legend's body of work.

Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton

Country singer Porter Wagoner, who would have celebrated his 87th birthday Aug. 12, introduced country music to millions as the host of television’s The Porter Wagoner Show. But Wagoner...

Johnny & June Carter Cash

When June Carter Cash died in May 2003, husband Johnny Cash must have been devastated. He died September that same year, barely four months after his beloved partner of 35 years. Today, we look back at June and Johnny’s timeless romance.

Tex Ritter, Singing Cowboy

Right up there among the greatest genuine singing cowboys was Tex Ritter, multi-talented star of movies, radio and beyond.

June Carter and Johnny Cash

Though June Carter and Johnny Cash were remarkable solo artists, collaborating only increased their appeal—and the songs that feature both singers are some of the best of their careers.

George Jones: 5 Greatest

In true country style, George Jones sang about all of life – the good, the bad and the ugly. In memory of the country legend, here are five of his very best songs.

Tammy Wynette and the Sad Truth about Happy Endings

"The sad part about happy endings is there's nothing to write about."

Howdy, Minnie Pearl!

On Minnie Pearl's 100th birthday, we remember her down-home humor.

Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music

Kitty Wells was a pioneering country musician who skyrocketed into the spotlight, becoming country's first female superstar. But her fame and fortune almost didn't happen.

Mother Maybelle

Maybelle Carter may have been the best-known and best-loved mother in all of country music.

Johnny Cash Collaborates

Johnny Cash shone as a solo artist and songwriter, but he was also a favorite of his fellow musicians for collaborations and duets.

Ernest Tubb: The Texas Troubadour

It's somehow fitting that one of the most influential musicians in the history of country music, managed to outlive the city from which he hailed.

Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass

Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass," was born September 13, 1911. Today we're remembering his musical career – it's a seminal one, as he's one of the only musicians who could say he created an entire genre almost single-handedly.

The Grand Ole Opry's Unsung Stars

A lot of musicians have played the Grand Ole Opry since it was founded in 1925.

Johnny Cash (1932–2003), legendary musician known as “The Man in Black"

His signature songs included "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues."