The Grand Ole Opry will honor Hank Williams with a historic tribute featuring his grandchildren Hilary, Holly and Sam ...

The iconic Grand Ole Opry has been around for a century, and as the institution celebrates its big birthday, The Tennessean is taking a look back. The long-running radio show has become one of the ...

73 Years Ago Today, Country Music Icon Was Fired From the Grand Ole Opry originally appeared on Parade. During his tragically short life, Hank Williams made his mark on the country music industry, ...

On this day (August 11) in 1952, the Grand Ole Opry chose to fire Hank Williams. The decision came after he missed a scheduled appearance on the lauded radio show. While he is hailed as one of the ...

Hank Williams wasn’t accepted into the Grand Ole Opry after his first audition. On Sept. 14, 1946, the now-iconic country star auditioned for the Grand Ole Opry. He did so at the behest of Ernest Tubb ...

Reasons for bans include damaging property, substance abuse issues, and violating performance rules. Some artists, like Johnny Cash, were eventually reinstated, while others, like Neko Case, remain ...