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Star-Packed Tuesday Night Opry Shows
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 20, 2014) – The Grand Ole Opry last night featured performances by Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Joel Crouse, and more during two shows. MCA’s Sam Hunt made his Opry debut, and Crouse signed copies of his debut CD, Even The River Runs, in The Opry Shop before the two shows.
During his performance, Morgan, the national celebrity spokesperson for The Spirit of Blue Foundation, recognized law enforcement officers in the audience. The Spirit of Blue Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the safety of police officers by providing safety equipment and training to agencies who face funding shortages. Members of the Franklin, Tennessee Police Department took the Opry stage to accept a safety equipment grant from Morgan and the Spirit of Blue Board of Directors that will be used purchase 17 new helmets for their SWAT team.
About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. Celebrating 89 years of entertainment, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and
opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America’s Opry Weekend, airs on country radio stations across America. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP). For more information, visit
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Photo By: Chris Hollo
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