Country Quote by Alan Jackson

My earliest memories of country music are the Grand Ole Opry.

— Lionel Richie

I was just really nervous the first time I was on the Opry, because I knew the importance of it to any person getting…

— Porter Wagoner

When I was asked if I wanted to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, I yelled, 'Are you kidding me?' I've been waiting for…

— Darius Rucker

I think a lot of people found themselves through country music.

— Lainey Wilson

Country music's always had the best musicians in any format of music, and I always gravitated toward that, stuff that was musically interesting.

— Brad Paisley

I was always sort of mystified and excited about the world of country music. Something about it struck me as enchanted.

— Grace Potter

What I loved about country music when I was a kid was the Grand Ole Opry, was 'Hee Haw,' was 360 degrees of entertainment.

— Laura Bell Bundy

When you go to the Opry for a show or hear it on the radio, you get the whole circle of country music.

— Dierks Bentley

I always respected country music for its narrative and how it's so solid, you can get the picture in your mind.

— Jade Bird

Becoming a member of the Opry in 1957 is probably the highlight of my whole career. To me that is the most important show…

— Porter Wagoner

At the end of the day, I think country music's always been cool.

— Lainey Wilson

That's where I fell in love with country music, there at the Opry with Dad by my side.

— Lorrie Morgan