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From the inspiration of riverboat captain Thomas Ryman, to the most significant home of the Grand Ole Opry, from the struggle for its preservation to its eventual restoration, makes The Ryman the definitive Mother Church of Country Music and is a testament to American musical history.
Melding its then-current usage with the building's origins as a house of worship, the Ryman got the nickname "The Mother Church of Country Music", which it holds to this day. Because of the period during which it was constructed and because it was not designed to be a performance venue, the Ryman lacked a true backstage area.
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Aug 16, 2020 · Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the "Mother Church of Country Music" August 16, 2020 / 10:09 AM EDT / CBS News. COVID is a crisis. And in a crisis, people need faith. Back in June,...
A world-renowned concert hall, Rock & Roll landmark, famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry, and music’s most iconic stage, Ryman Auditorium is the “Mother Church” bringing artists and fans together for unforgettable music moments.
And after decades of back-and-forth, the Ryman was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001. While the Grand Ole Opry had put the Ryman on the map as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” devotion and reverence poured in from stars and fans of other genres as well.
Mar 4, 2022. Ryman Auditorium is one of the most well-known performance venues in music–and for good reason. It’s the Mother Church of Country Music, the birthplace of bluegrass, and the original home of the Grand Ole Opry where the careers of countless musical legends were launched.
From the inspiration of riverboat captain Thomas Ryman, to the most significant home of the Grand Ole Opry, from the struggle for its preservation to its eventual restoration, makes The Ryman the definitive Mother Church of Country Music and is a testament to American musical history.
