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Packed with spectacular photos and tribute s from country music&rsquo\;s biggest names\, \;100 Years of Grand Ole Opry \;is a glorious\, one-of-a-kind celebration. This cente nnial celebration showcases the beloved institution&rsquo\;s history throu gh lively never-before-seen photography\, as well as behind-the-scenes sto ries from those who have paced backstage before career-defining performanc es\, and those who have come to know the Opry as a second home.

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Si nce 1925\, the Grand Ole Opry has left an undeniable mark on American cult ure. What began as an impromptu performance of old-time fiddle tunes has t ransformed into the longest-running radio broadcast in US history\, as wel l as a live performance venue for millions of country music fans each year .

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Widely regarded as the show that made country music famous\, the Opry has played an important role in the careers of country music&rsquo\; s biggest stars&mdash\;including Johnny Cash\, Dolly Parton\, Loretta Lynn \, Carrie Underwood\, Luke Combs\, and countless others&mdash\;popularizin g and preserving some of the most beloved forms of American music. \;< /p>\n

The hunger for country music has only grown in recent years\, and the Grand Ole Opry stands at the center.

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About the Author
\n< p>​Craig Shelburne \;grew up in rural Nebraska watching the Gra nd Ole Opry on TNN. He moved to Nashville in 1994 and earned a journalism degree from Belmont University. He has written for the Bluegrass Situation \, CMT.com\, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum\, Folk Alliance Int ernational\, International Bluegrass Music Association\, MusicRow magazine \, and many other outlets. In addition\, he has produced three AMERICANAFE ST music festivals for the Americana Music Association. This is his first book.

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