The Grand Ole Opry showcases country music's past, present and future. So it's telling that after the Opry renovated and unveiled its new stage earlier this year, this was the first song we heard.
This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. In the spring of 2010 ...
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken" is perhaps one of the best known hymns to emerge from the rich history of Appalachian folk music, brought to international renown by A.P. Carter of the Carter Family, the ...
Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to Americans. Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to the country music and American culture.
101 Grand Ole Opry Song / Jimmy Martin, John McEuen, Vassar Clements. Guitar,Banjo,Fiddle,Mandolin,Bass. English language 102 Keep on the Sunny Side / Doc Watson ...
John McEuen, a co-founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, never dreamed when he was growing up in Southern California that he’d someday make country music history. But, improbably, he did just that ...
From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have... The history of the American anthem 'Will the Circle ...
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. From family memorials to jam sessions to ...