October 2008 Is Opry Month

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Cracker Barrel Old Country Store) - Some of country music's most popular artists will be part of the excitement as the Grand Ole Opry presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store celebrates "Opry Month" with star-studded shows and special events throughout October plus four consecutive October weekends of first-run versions of "Opry Live" on GAC: Great American Country.

In celebration of its 83rd Birthday, the Opry will welcome the new stars, superstars, and legends of country music throughout October. Among those scheduled to appear: Eric Church, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, Wynonna, Jimmy Wayne (Oct. 4); Charlie Daniels Band, Del McCoury Band (Oct. 7); Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers (Oct. 11); Lady Antebellum, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler (Oct. 14); Trace Lawrence (Oct. 21); Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks (Oct. 25).

The Opry's official Birthday Weekend is Oct. 10 - 11 and includes four star-packed Opry shows and an Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White - a bevy of country music fun in and around the Opry House.

Special Opry Birthday Bash activities include:
Friday, Oct. 10
7 - 9 p.m. First Opry Show *
9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Second Opry Show *

Saturday, Oct. 11
8:30 - 11 a.m. Opry House Backstage Tours *
Take a self-guided behind-the-scenes tour of country music's most famous show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Opry Plaza Birthday Party presented by Martha White
Strolling musicians, an Opry member pumpkin patch, and more throughout the day in and around the Opry Plaza
11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Picnic in the Opry Plaza *
11:30 a.m. Opry Pie Auction presented by Martha White **
Bid on memorabilia provided by the biggest stars in country music as well as desserts made from Opry member recipes
1 - 2:30 p.m. Lorrie Morgan in Concert (Opry House) *
4 - 5 p.m. Opry Member Q & A Session in the Acuff Theatre*
5 - 9:30 p.m. Music under the Opry House Portico
7 - 9 p.m. First Opry Show *
9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Second Opry Show *
*Admission Charged
**Proceeds benefit the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund, assisting members of the country music community in need.