Luke Combs Finally Breaks Silence On Emotional Opry Invite

On Tuesday night (June 11), Luke Combs was asked the question that almost every country artist dreams of hearing, “How would you like to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry?” A shocked Combs broke down crying in response. In fact, he was so overwhelmed with emotion that he never actually uttered the word […] More

Vince Gill Makes Christmas Dream Come True For Fellow Country Star

There are few greater honors for a country music singer than being a member of the Grand Ole Opry. For one country star, his dream of joining the prestigious group came true just in time for Christmas….and it was a long time coming. Mark Wills released his debut single, “Jacob’s Ladder,” in 1996 followed by […] More

Grand Ole Opry Legend Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

After a long battle with cancer, founding member of The Time Jumpers and former fiddler player at the Grand Ole Opry, Hubert “Hoot” Hester, died at age 65. The fiddler player was born in and on a Kentucky farm to the name Hubert Dwayne Hester on August 13, 1951. He acquired his stage name “Hoot” at the […] More