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Nashville Memories – Wildhorse Saloon, Grand Ole Opry, CMA Music Festival

Kevin Richards — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:59:47 +0000

I have been blessed to see many of my dreams come true in Country Music, now as I depart for Nashville to host a special show for the CMA, I look back on my very lucky career. As a kid, I had always set my sights on working in Country Music, never imagining the great [...]

Grand Ole Opry Star Jack Greene Is Dead

Kevin Richards — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:01:15 +0000

Grand Ole Opry Star Jack Greene has died at the age of 83 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Greene’s biggest hits included ‘There Goes My Everything’ and ‘Statue Of A Fool.’ The former Ernest Tubb drummer was also the very first recipient of the CMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year award, given out at the [...]

A President Who Loved Country Music

Kevin Richards — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

Happy President's Day! Today we honor a President who loved Country Music. On March 16, 1974 President Richard Nixon appeared at the new home of The Grand Ole Opry, The newly built Grand Ole Opry House at Opryland. The King of Country Music, Roy Acuff welcomed the president on stage with a little singing and a yo-yo lesson.

Grand Ole Opry Stage Comes To SPAC – Brad Paisley Adds Acts

Kevin Richards — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:15:47 +0000

One of the most anticipated shows of the summer season is Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality Tour on Friday, June 29 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery will open the show, but fans will get an added bonus this year with The Virtual Opry Stage, prior to the main concert at [...]

Keith Urban's First Show After Surgery

Kevin Richards — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:51:29 +0000

Keith Urban is ready to sing after vocal chord surgery during the holiday season. Now that he’s recovered, he’s ready to the hit the road with his first stop at the perfect place for any Country Music singer to perform. Keith Urban will play his ‘comeback’ show at the Grand Ole Opry, which is finishing [...]

Opry Circle Restored, Charlie Daniels at No. 1 – Today In Country History

Kevin Richards — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:59 +0000

The Music and Memories of Aug. 25 2010- After the devastating May floods in Tennessee, Brad Paisley and Little Jimmy Dickens sing ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ after a restored circle of historic wood is returned to the Grand Ole Opry House. At one point, the legendary circle where every Opry great has performed, was submerged under [...]

Country Classics on WMHT-TV

Kevin Richards — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:54 +0000

Over the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of hosting several Classic Country themed shows on WMHT-TV. Now, I’m happy to report that I’ll be hosting the local segments of the upcoming PBS special, ‘Opry Memories.’ Hosted by former Duke Boy, John Schneider, this historical tribute to the Grand Ole Opry will feature landmark [...]

Answer To Richie's Question-Country Music At Carnegie Hall

Kevin Richards — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:07:47 +0000

Richie Phillips recently posted an article about the Albany Symphony Orchestra performing at Carnegie Hall. After he finished writing about the good news, he asked me if any Country Music singers have ever played the world renowned concert venue. The answer is...

Bill Anderson Celebrates 50 Years

Kevin Richards — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:39:36 +0000

In 2008, I had the pleasure of hosting and producing my first Classic Country Party with Whisperin' Bill Anderson at the Saratoga Music Hall. I was a bit nervous to see if we'd sell enough tickets to pay the bills, but with close to two sold out shows, this legend more than proved that he still had it! Now, in 2011, he celebrates 50 Years on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Little Jimmy Dickens Still Going

Kevin Richards — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:09:48 +0000

Do you think any of today’s Country Music stars will still be singing and performing at 90? Will Kenny Chesney still have those incredible pecs at 90? Will Keith Urban and Brad Paisley still be jamming on their guitars in 2062? Will Tim McGraw and Faith Hill still be that sexy power couple celebrating their 60th anniversary in [...]