October 10, 2007

This is our 4th day in Nashville, the home of country music and the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, the "Ryman Auditorium". The Ryman served as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 until 1974. It was completely renovated in 1994 and it is in full use again. Travelocity has named the Ryman one of the "coolest venues in the world," and it has been voted the "Best place to Hear Live Music In America 3 years in a row. The tour told us the acoustics of the Ryman are the best of any place in the US, including the "Morman Tabernacle" in Salt Lake City. They were having a show for some benefit the day we were there and it was very busy with all the singers practicing for their performances that night. We didn't buy a ticket, as they were $150.00 a seat. They have so many music stores in this town, you can find any old CD you want. All the old music is still available.They have a new Grand Ole Opry hall in Nashville that is very nice with lots of seating and the back stage area has more room and dressing rooms for the stars. Sharon was more interested in the old auditorium and with the new remodel they did, it is beautiful.(pictures)