The iconic circle that sits center stage at the Grand Ole Opry may seem like an ordinary piece of wood, but it means so much more to those who share a love for country music. For 31 years, from 1943 to 1974, The Grand Ole Opry was broadcast from the stage of Ryman Auditorium.

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When the Grand Ole Opry moved into the Opry House in 1974, many in the Opry family wanted to bring a piece of its former home, Ryman Auditorium, into the new space. So, a six-foot circle was cut from the Ryman stage and laid into the center of the Opry stage.

2022年1月30日 · When diving into the storytelling that shines out of ‘The Circle’ at the Grand Ole Opry, one uncovers a circular religious experience that guides audiences, of all ages, to ponder the things they do not understand and the sacred mysteries that grace our lives.

2018年11月14日 · In order to carry on the tradition of the show’s run at the Ryman, the six-foot circle of oak wood was inlaid into center stage at the new venue, where artists on stage traditionally stood on ...

2023年11月24日 · At the center of the Grand Ole Opry’s stage lies a hallowed symbol—the wooden circle cut from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium. This circle holds immense significance, representing the continuity of the Opry’s legacy.

2020年11月27日 · Membership into the Opry is one of the greatest honors within country music. That legendary Opry circle is sacred, and any artist who sets foot in it knows its significance.

It's the most sacred piece of wood in country music. To legends and dreamers alike, standing on it is an emotional experience.

2023年11月28日 · My tribute song to country music's pioneers. I hope to sing it from inside the circle on the Grand Ole Opry stage someday.

Blake Shelton hosts a star-studded celebration of 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, and MORE. Airing LIVE from the Opry House on NBC/Peacock, be there for this once-in-a-lifetime event on country music’s biggest stage.