Equal performance offers for members of the Grand Old Opry
Recently three longtime members of the Grand Old Opry cast STONEWALL JACKSON,CHARLIE LOUVIN, and DEL REEVES made a public statement in the Nashville Tennesseean about their lack of scheduled appearanc... continue reading »
"I saw Stonewall Jackson and some other "ederly" good country singers a week ago at The Grand Victoria Theater in Rising Sun, Indiana. They were great The Grand Old Opera is about the older stars. They are who made the opera what it is today. Ther is plent"
"The move to get rid of the traditional (& REAL) country artist has been going on for several years now. That is why some haven't appeared in recent months. They no longer feel welcome. I think it is time we got rid of current management and got someon"
"Member: Country Music Association"
"I agree. Opry members - old or young - indeed deserve first consideration. It's no so much younger acts don't deserve to be on, but the classic acts (such as Del Reeves and Stonewall Jackson, among others) are the ones who built Nashville, and the ones wh"
"the opry is alot older than those who run it"
"I support this petition"
"Keep the legends going."
"I support this petition"
"It would only seem par for the course that the institution that nearly kept Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys from appearing on the Opry because of a drum kit is now once again willing to forsake the very people that have brought it this far.What a travest"
"I support this petition"
"Hello I am the daughter of Rickey James. And all through my life me, my dad, and my family have ALWAYS listened to country music on the radio. And never once in my life have I heard anyone ask "Dose that person have gray hair?" And I think that is so stup"
"I am a singer/songwriter who is disgusted in the way we treat our legends of country music..I've written a song about this called "Country MTV"..They are trying to change a format that has survived longer that they have been alive...I grew up on Stonewall"
"Country Music, i.e. Nashville was sold out to the high bidder. Murder on Music Row. GREED)"
"Another perfect example of someone with a little power with his head up his.....So why isn't Pete replaced already?"
"Its time we got back to the traditional country music do they have to stealour heritage away ive got nothing againist rock and roll but they have enough places to be heard , mtv vh1 rap oldies .. come on wake up dont steal our music than drop it.. the peo"
"Remember what the Opry is all about. COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!! Give the LEGENDS their time too. They have sooo much to offer & teach the new & younger up & coming artists. Also, PLEASE, bring back Kitty Wells. She is the one who opened the door for f"
"I support this petition"
"Let's not forget who built the Opry.(It wasn't Garth Brooks!!)"
"Pete, resign now, and let someone who knows about, and loves country music do the job!!! You are shamed and have been on several occasions, on different issues since your association with the "Opry" so, go now, and let's see the back of you. By the way,ta"
"Take a minute and remember what the word COUNTRY means! Hank Williams III is keepin' it true! There is no POP in country!"
"Gaylord, let's keep it mixed ... revere the legends as they should be honored. When people go to the Grand Ole Opry, I don't believe they go there to see a "pop" music group. If they are like me, they want to see tradiitonal music performed by the legends"
"Hey ,this sounds alot like predjudice actions ot me...OK Opry whats the matter?? I say you better get things back like us fans like it.....or you will loose alot of fans....."
"Kitty Wells is one of my favorite country music singers. Why isnt she on the Opry more?"
"The Grand Old Opry should keep its talent on schedules"
"You just can not forget the ones who paved the way for others. They have been loyal to the opry. The opry needs to stay loyal to them."