Ryman Auditorium - Wikipedia
Ryman Auditorium (originally Union Gospel Tabernacle and renamed Grand Ole Opry House for a period) is a historic 2,362-seat live-performance venue and museum located at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, in the downtown core of Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Ryman Auditorium - Opry
The Ryman Auditorium is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974), and the Opry show returns to the historic building a few times throughout the year for Opry Country Classics and Opry at the Ryman. The Ryman is also host to numerous concerts and events throughout the year.
Opry at the Ryman | Opry
The next era in country music begins at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Home to the Opry for three decades, the Ryman’s iconic stage saw the most formative years of “the show that made country music famous.” Join us at the Ryman as we return to our former home to celebrate the thrilling kickoff of our best year yet.
Grand Ole Opry: 1943-1974 - Ryman Auditorium
On June 5, 1943 the Opry moved to its most famous former home, Ryman Auditorium, where it stayed for the next 31 years. The formative years of the Opry were spent on the Ryman stage. The music made on those well-worn planks changed music history, and Nashville, forever.
Opry 100 at the Ryman - Ryman Auditorium
Experience a NEW exhibit, Opry 100 at the Ryman: Explore the Opry’s Legendary Ryman Roots, featuring exclusive memorabilia from icons and legends—like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and more—who shaped country music and transformed “Music City” forever.
The History of the Grand Ole Opry’s Iconic Circle of Wood
The iconic circle that sits center stage at the Grand Ole Opry may seem like an ordinary piece of wood, but it means so much more to those who share a love for country music. For 31 years, from 1943 to 1974, The Grand Ole Opry was broadcast from the stage of Ryman Auditorium.
Why is Ryman Auditorium So Famous?
Ryman Auditorium is one of the most well-known performance venues in music–and for good reason. It’s the Mother Church of Country Music, the birthplace of bluegrass, and the original home of the Grand Ole Opry where the careers of countless musical legends were launched.