On This Day in 1928, a Grand Ole Opry Pioneer Made Nashville’s First Professional Recordings

The Brief

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“Since 1925, Ryman Auditorium has been the "home" of the Grand Ole Opry and the national headquarters of foot-stomping, tear-jerking country music. By the spring of 1972, the red brick walls and stained glass windows will cease to echo the sounds of western music. At that time, not too far away, will be the new Opry Hou”As reported by American Songwriter