{"id":21181,"date":"2017-10-03T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T09:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=21181"},"modified":"2017-10-09T04:02:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T04:02:55","slug":"why-you-must-visit-nashvilles-grand-ole-opry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/why-you-must-visit-nashvilles-grand-ole-opry\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Must Visit Nashville\u2019s Grand Ole Opry (Even if You’re Not Into Country Music!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love country music or would you prefer heavy metal? We\u2019ve partnered with Southern gal and travel expert Angie Orth from AngieAway.com<\/span><\/a> to find out why a visit to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville should be at the top of your list – no matter what type of music you like.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Planning a trip to the Music City<\/a>? Every Nashville bucket list should include a visit to \u201cthe place that made country music famous\u201d – The Grand Ole Opry<\/a>. For 90 years, the Opry has been a cultural force, dedicated to tradition and entertainment. It\u2019s widely recognized as country music’s most famous stage, right down to the 8-foot wooden circle brought from the Ryman Auditorium in 1974.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Grand\n

Today, a million guests per year have the privilege of sitting in the audience as country artists perform their hits. And just like in the beginning, performances are still broadcast live on the radio. The Opry stage has held legends like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, and modern superstars like Little Big Town and Carrie Underwood. Even if you aren\u2019t a huge country music fan,* you will recognize at least some of the musicians on any given night. It\u2019s definitely a must-do in Nashville! <\/span><\/p>\n

*I\u2019m not! But not only did I enjoy the experience<\/a>, I am a big Darius Rucker fan now!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\"Grand\n

4 Ways to Get the Most from a Visit to the Grand Ole Opry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take a Backstage VIP Tour<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is hands-down the No. 1 way to take your Opry experience<\/a> and\/or country superfan status to the next level. Knowledgeable tour guides share stories about the Opry\u2019s biggest moments while you explore decades of memorabilia. There are 18 dressing rooms to peep into, all uniquely themed and often filled with celebrities. You may even have the chance to watch part of the performance from the side stage. We walked in the footsteps of legends and met some of the current Opry members backstage. <\/span><\/p>\n

Arrive Early for Food and Photos<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since the Opry gets more than a million visitors a year, you can imagine it\u2019s pretty popular place in Nashville. Get there early to take it all in, and snap all your photos, before the crowds arrive. There are food and drink concessions inside, so you can snack with abandon.<\/span><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Listen to the Artists Beforehand<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a country music fan, you can skip this step! You\u2019ll probably already know exactly who\u2019s playing and which songs you\u2019re most excited about. But if you\u2019re like me and country isn\u2019t at the top of your playlist, find out which artist will be performing on stage and listen in advance. The Opry audience experience is much richer when you can sing along with whoever is on stage. To get you started, check out Riders in the Sky, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore During the Day<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Grand Ole Opry has live shows every Friday and Saturday year round, with shows on other days seasonally. If you happen to be in Nashville on a day where there isn\u2019t a live performance, the Opry offers daytime tours 7 days a week. What\u2019s really exciting about the daytime tours is that you can actually step on stage and into the wooden circle – the same circle taken from the Ryman. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring country star or not, it\u2019s a pretty special moment.<\/span><\/p>\n\"Riders\n

An evening at the Opry is like a walk through country music history, and well worth adding to the top of your Nashville bucket list!<\/span><\/p>\n

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