Opry Celebrates America's 250th
Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM
Genre:Country
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Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys
SXSW 2014SXSW 2013
http://www.chuckmead.com/ After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and the Country Music Associati… http://www.chuckmead.com/ After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and the Country Music Association Award for Best Overseas Touring Act would build an indelible bridge between authentic American Roots music and millions of fans worldwide. With BR on hiatus, Chuck formed The Hillbilly All-Stars featuring members of The Mavericks, co-produced popular tribute albums to Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, guest-lectured at Vanderbilt University, and became a staff writer at one of Nashville’s top song publishers. In 2009, he released his acclaimed solo debut album, Journeyman’s Wager, and toured clubs, concert halls and international Rock, Country and Rockabilly festivals with his band The Grassy Knoll Boys. As Music Director for the Broadway smash Million Dollar Quartet, Chuck began crafting the music arrangements during the show’s original Daytona and Seattle workshop productions, supervised the musical performances for its 2008 Chicago opening, created new music material for the show’s Tony-winning Broadway run, produced the original cast album, and oversaw the music for its smash 2011 premiere at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Chuck’s new album, Back At The Quonset Hut, was recorded at Nashville’s legendary Quonset Hut Studio where Patsy Cline, George Jones, Merle Haggard Roger Miller, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and more cut some of country’s greatest tracks. Produced by original BR549 producer Mike Janas and with the participation of students from Belmont University’s College of Entertainment and Music Business, the album of classic covers features surviving members of Music Row’s original ‘A Team’ studio musicians as well as guest appearances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Elizabeth Cook, Jamie Johnson and Bobby Bare. “It’s been incredibly liberating to do all these things I’ve never done before,” Chuck says. “I’ve already gone from the bars of Lower Broadway in Nashville to the Broadway stage, and the upcoming album is one of the most unique and rewarding projects I’ve ever been a part of. I’m looking forward to where it all brings me next”. Read moreShow less
Gary Mule Deer
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Gary Mule Deer is an American comedian and country musician.
The Kody Norris Show
bluegrasscountryamericanatraditional bluegrass
Kody Norris hails from the extreme northeastern mountains of Tennessee. Growing up in an area abundant with mountain music, it seemed somewhat predestined that Norris would someday pursue a musical occupation. Kody began his musical journey around the age of nine singing in local churches. It was during this time that… Kody Norris hails from the extreme northeastern mountains of Tennessee. Growing up in an area abundant with mountain music, it seemed somewhat predestined that Norris would someday pursue a musical occupation. Kody began his musical journey around the age of nine singing in local churches. It was during this time that a love for the bluegrass developed. Once an interest was expressed , family and friends made it a point to help Kody stay on his musical course. Teenage years were filled with many long hours of dedication and honing his craft, one instrument at a time. At age seventeen , Kody was offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A fill in tenure as lead singer and guitarist with Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys was this Tennesssee boys dream. Upon completing this stint, Kody then decided to form his own band and try his hand as a bandleader . Eighteen years old, green as grass, but fueled by determination Norris plunged head first into the wide world of Bluegrass. Things sure weren't easy at first, but with a positive attitude and a boat load of confidence he was soon able to put his band to work. Working many festivals and events across the country, he began to establish his own blend of traditional hard driving high lonesome bluegrass. In 2007, Kody met Dr. Campbell Mercer, founder and executive producer of the Cumberland Highlanders show, a weekly bluegrass broadcast on the RFDTV network. Kody was soon invited to join the cast of the show and it wasn't long till things moved into overdrive for Kody and his band. The band, now billed as the Kody Norris Show travels approximately 46 weeks per year and appears at music events across the nation. Always maintaining a sharp professional appearance, complete with colorful rhinestone suits and cowboy hats, The Kody Norris Show gives a bluegrass fan one of the most solid, entertaining and animated performances they will ever experience. The performances of The Kody Norris Show are reminiscent of traditional bluegrass artists, yet Kody brings his own special, distinct flair to the music. The band works regularly on the Cumberland Highlanders Show, a weekly Bluegrass Program on the nationally acclaimed RFD-TV network. From the first note, The Kody Norris Show will fully captivate your attention and make you laugh, cry, and stomp your feet all in one performance. Kody is backed up by one of the most high energy bands in bluegrass today,The Watauga Mountain Boys . The twin fiddles of Michael Feagan and Mary Rachel Nalley truly compliment the performance. Michael is Grammy Award winning fiddler, with a long resume including, Bill Monroe and Jerry Reed. Evan Lanier, handles the five string banjo duties for the band, and the upright acoustic bass is played by Ben Silcox. If your looking for a hard driving, high energy, REAL bluegrass performance, give a listen to The Kody Norris Show and consider them for your venue!! Read moreShow less
Dean Miller
country
Roger Dean Miller Jr. is an American country singer, songwriter and music producer known professionally as Dean Miller. He is the son of Roger Miller, a country pop artist who had several hit singles from the 1960s through the 1980s. Dean Miller has recorded four studio albums, in addition to charting four singles on t… Roger Dean Miller Jr. is an American country singer, songwriter and music producer known professionally as Dean Miller. He is the son of Roger Miller, a country pop artist who had several hit singles from the 1960s through the 1980s. Dean Miller has recorded four studio albums, in addition to charting four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts and writing singles for Trace Adkins and Terri Clark. His highest-peaking single as a performer was "Nowhere, USA", which reached No. 54 in 1997. Read moreShow less
Frank Ray
country
Frank Ray is a former police officer, Texas chart-topper, and bilingual recording artist opening doors for a modern Latino Country movement. Growing up both enriched in his Mexican culture, three miles from the border in New Mexico and surrounded by Country music in Texas, Frank was immersed in the best of both worlds… Frank Ray is a former police officer, Texas chart-topper, and bilingual recording artist opening doors for a modern Latino Country movement. Growing up both enriched in his Mexican culture, three miles from the border in New Mexico and surrounded by Country music in Texas, Frank was immersed in the best of both worlds and has been harmonizing the two since. Described as “easygoing contemporary Country with pop-soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone) Frank’s music is a blend-drawing influences from ’90s Texas Country, Latin, R&B and Pop. As an entertainer, Frank delivers engaging, high-energy performances that have a little something for everyone. It’s with this cross-cultural appeal and his panorama of influences that the Los Angeles Times proclaims Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries.” In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two #1 singles and three Top 10 singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers as his producer, signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records and much more. In addition to being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC’s TODAY. He has also toured the nation and shared stages in support of artists like Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Old Dominion, Hunter Hayes, and more. Read moreShow less
John Conlee
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John Wayne Conlee is an American country music singer.
Sunny Sweeney
countryamericanasinger-songwritertexas country
Sunny Michaela Sweeney is an American country singer–songwriter. As of 2026, she has released six studio albums. Her best-selling album was 2011's Concrete, which spawned three charting country singles.
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