Byron Fay

Independent historian of the Grand Ole Opry. Writer of Fayfare's Opry Blog. MAOL: Malone University. MBA: Indiana Wesleyan University. Email: [email protected]

[Grand Ole Opry @opry]

Y’all ready to get a little southbound this summer? Opry star @carrieunderwood returns to the circle Tuesday, June 2nd for two shows at 7:00 and 9:30pm.

Grab your tickets now!
7pm: https://t.co/SrK820cw3v
9:30pm: https://t.co/lmwDL5wRyR

[Grand Ole Opry @opry]

Sometimes the car speakers aren't enough and you gotta hear this guy sing hits like "Alright" and "Wagon Wheel" in person! 😁

Get tickets to see Opry star @dariusrucker, @vgcom, The Wilder Blue, and more on April 17th! 🎟️ https://t.co/wMUMGmtwJP

[Grand Ole Opry @opry]

Join us on May 19th as we honor our troops and America’s 250th. This powerful night will feature the 100th US Army Band, plus performances from Opry member and Army veteran @cmorganmusic, Opry member @Lauren_Alaina, @thewarandtreaty, and more of country’s biggest stars.

Presented by @Humana and proudly supported by @VFWHQ, Middle Tennessee State University (@MTSU), @HappyHiller, @USAA, and @MissionBBQ. This is one of the Opry’s most meaningful traditions. Don’t miss it!

Get tickets: https://t.co/gKFArXCizi

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@Wendys @CstrChris I see the same thing in many of the Wendy's in the area where I live. A lot of yelling by managers at the employees, who in many cases, are shorthanded and doing the best that they can.

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@AdamSchefter @SethWickersham @DVNJr I thought the results were not to be announced until next week on the honors show. So, somebody leaked this early. And he does deserve to be in.

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@Rachel__Nichols Someone leaked this?

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@RuiterWrongFAN Agree.

[Grand Ole Opry @opry]

From overalls and ten-gallon hats to rhinestones, fringe, and bell-bottoms — fashion has lit up the Opry stage for 100 years! We've watched country music evolve, and the stars' styles right along with it! 🤩

Back in 1934, for our ninth anniversary, Opry stars really dressed the part! Overalls, hickory shirts, and worn-in hats were the go-to look, while some stars added a splash of color with their western wear. It was also around this time that fans were able to witness the magic and threads in person live from WSM Studio C!

Fast-forward to the 1940s and 50s, sparkling rhinestones and colorful embroidery stole the spotlight with the legendary "Nudie Suits" donned on stars like Little Jimmy Dickens, Porter Wagoner (suit pictured), and Hank Snow!

This Opry trivia is brought to you by @humana! For more history and fun facts, book a daytime Opry House tour!

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

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@NickCaminoWKYC 306 on Spectrum in Canton

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@btsohio @APSathletics1 @CarrSports @CCS_District @McKinleySports @Pupsbasketball @IvcFan @inter_valley @HilandAthletics @EastDistrictAB @ohioBKcoaches @Spartan_Hoop @HeightsWbb It’s not at the Civic Center. It’s at Memorial Field House.

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

There are a lot of folks who do not realize how funny Rod Brasfield was and how much he meant to the Opry. His routines with Minnie Pearl were priceless.

[Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum @countrymusichof]

From 1947 to 1958, Country Music Hall of Fame member Rod Brasfield was the Grand Ole @Opry's premier comedian. With his trademark baggy suit, beat-up hat, and clacking false teeth, he had audiences laughing before he spoke a word.

Read more: https://t.co/Djm8eclTLu

[Steven Curtis Chapman @StevenCurtis]

Still reflecting on the incredible surprise it was to be invited to be the next member of the Grand Ole @Opry, by the one and only @rickyskaggs. Here’s a full video of the moment.

[Grand Ole Opry @opry]

BREAKING: @RickySkaggs has just invited @StevenCurtis to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry!

Steven was surprised with the special invite during his appearance on tonight’s Opry show.

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@CLBClippers Hope it goes well. The Guardians need him in the rotation.

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@crowmedicine @opry Absolutely enjoy when you come to the Opry and play Wabash Cannonball and mention Roy Acuff's name. You understand the history of the show for sure.

[Malone University @MaloneU]

Congrats to @justinlower_1 '11 for another dynamite @PGATOUR finish: tied for fourth place at the Corrales Puntacana Championship. 💥⛳️

[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame @rockhall]

Congratulations to the #RockHall2024 Inductee Class for achieving Music's Highest Honor! 🤘 Learn more about this year's Inductees here: https://t.co/6X9ozk4jQ1

[Byron Fay @byronfay54]

@opry We will be seeing you on March 16. Looking forward to the 50th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry House.

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@TasteOfCountry @Travistritt @opry I am a fan of Travis and congratulations on another year as an Opry member. However, I will say that for someone who appreciates being a member, Travis sure doesn't come around very often. At one point, he went 10 years without appearing. He needs to get back to the Opry House.