Hey y'all! Just had the most amazing night at the Ryman Auditorium for Opry at the Ryman, and I couldn't wait to spill the beans on all the goodness that went down. Grab a cozy seat, maybe a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, and let me take you through the highlights of this unforgettable evening!
1. Riders In The Sky: Childhood Flashback! Kicked off the night in true cowboy style with Riders In The Sky. Remember those Saturday morning children's shows? Well, they brought it all back – the tunes, the cowboy hats, and the feel-good vibes. It was like a musical time machine to the good ol' days.
2. Lucinda Williams' Opry Debut: Emotions Galore Next up, Lucinda Williams hit the Opry stage for the first time, and let me tell you, it was something special. Her performance of "Jukebox" took me on a journey back to my Barley Street Tavern days in Benson, Nebraska. The nostalgia hit hard, and a few tears might've been shed. What a voice, what a moment!
3. Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell: Legends in the Spotlight Then came the absolute legends, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. Goosebumps alert! Their rendition of "Love Hurts" was nothing short of breathtaking. The Ryman's acoustics and their magical chemistry on stage – it was pure musical gold. A moment to remember.
4. Don Schlitz Closes the Night: "The Gambler" Lives On Closing the show was none other than Don Schlitz, who penned "The Gambler" at the ripe age of 23. The story behind the song is as legendary as the man himself. As he belted out the classic, it was a nod to the rich musical tapestry of Nashville. Grateful doesn't even cover it!
So, here's to Opry at the Ryman for curating a night filled with country music enchantment. From nostalgia to tears, laughter to goosebumps, it was a rollercoaster of emotions in the best way possible. Until the next time, Ryman – you've got a piece of my heart.