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Backstage at the Opry with Gene on November 26, 2023, for the first Opry Country Christmas show of the season

Becky Isaacs Bowman on the night of her solo Opry debut on December 23, 2023

Cutter and Cash & The Kentucky Grass at the Gaylord Opryland Resort

Cutter and Cash & The Kentucky Grass on WSM with Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos, and Kelly Sutton on November 1, 2023

In the studio singing on the Flat River Band's original song "Christmas Time" on November 29, 2023

Emily West and Mandy Barnett backstage at the Opry on October 28, 2023

Riders in the Sky backstage at the Opry on November 26, 2023

Sunny Sweeney and Erin Enderlin backstage at the Opry on December 29, 2023

Always enjoy having Suzy Bogguss guest on the Opry as she did on December 15, 2023

And a fun "diva" pose with Suzy in the diva dressing room

Seven Opry members on the Opry on November 4, 2023 - Don Schlitz, Mark Wills, me, Reba McEntire, Rhonda Vincent, Henry Cho, and Bill Anderson

Along with Duane and Nora Lee Allen, Gene and I enjoyed Darryl Worley's Christmas show with his guests The Isaacs on November 27, 2023

Honored to serve as the Grand Marshal in the 38th annual Donelson Hermitage Christmas Parade presented by Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas

Artist and former councilman Phil Ponder at the Christmas parade on December 16, 2023

Opry member Jon Pardi backstage at the Opry on November 26, 2023

Opry member Patty Loveless backstage at the Opry on December 2, 2023

Thankful to Joe Wade Smith and Diane Berry for Ole' Slewfoot which Joe Wade carved from the Sycamore tree that had to removed from our front yard

Ole' Slewfoot covered up in snow on January 15, 2024

Ole' Slewfoot waiting up for me on October 20, 2023

Having some fun backstage at the Opry on December 2, 2023

Backstage at the Midnite Jamboree hosted by Cutter and Cash & The Kentucky Grass on November 4, 2023

Tim Atwood, Dug Grieves, Danny Davis, Ric McClure, and Ryan Joseph on October 14, 2023

Extremely honored to be presented the Joe Talbot Award from the Country Music Association on October 28, 2023

Receiving the Joe Talbot Award onstage from CMA Board of Directors President Kella Farris

Pat Boone on September 7, 2023

Larry Gatlin at the Opry Country Classics show on September 7, 2023

Joey Davis, Oliver Anthony, and Rhonda Vincent on September 19, 2023

Wendy Moten, Kenny Sears, and Stephanie Urbina Jones on September 22, 2023

Proud to be part of this Opry Memories conversation hosted by Paul Kingsbury on September 16, 2023, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Fellow participants Mark Wills, retired Gaylord Entertainment CEO E.W. "Bud" Wendell, and Bill Anderson

A diva room pose with Lorrie Morgan on September 7, 2023

And a fun photo with T. Graham Brown in August 2023

Mark and Maggie O'Connor at the Opry on September 1, 2023

A photo taken by photographer and friend Cyndi Hornsby

At the Sugar Creek Casino on August 5, 2023, with Janie Fricke

Backstage at the Opry on September 1, 2023, with Carrie Tillis

On August 13, 2023, with Classy and Grassy band members Noah Goebel, Cash Singleton, Lily Goebel, Cutter Singleton, and Brennon Cruce

On August 29, 2023, with my SOURCE Awards co-host Brenda Lee as we honored 2023 SOURCE Awards recipients Marcie Allen, Renee Bell, Janice Jackson, Jackie Patillo, Becky Shanks, Denise Stiff, and Valerie Summers

There's no place like the Grand Ole Opry!

My second home is the Opry, and I'm very grateful for my Opry family!

Backstage at the Opry with Louise Mandrell on July 30, 2023

A fun trip to Oklahoma to perform with these artists on this sold-out show at the Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton

Thanks to T. Graham Brown's wife Sheila for the cookies we enjoyed on August 4, 2023 - which was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

T. Graham Brown, Eddie Kilroy, Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, and Moe Bandy at the Sugar Creek Casion on August 5, 2023

A flashback to when I was part of the 1st Annual California Country Music Festival in 1966 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco

And I was proud to be one of the 15 acts on this 1967 Country & Western Road Show in Philadelphia, PA

The Malpass Brothers at the Opry on July 15, 2023

The Kody Norris Show backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on July 13, 2023

Seth and Jordan Dugger, aka the Dugger Band, on July 16, 2023

The Dugger brothers and the Singleton brothers at the Opry on July 16, 2023

My 5,300th performance on the Grand Ole Opry on July 14, 2023

Who is Jeannie Seely??

Wearing my Paula Nelson shirt and my Willie Nelson bandana to celebrate Willie's 90th birthday in April 2023

Comedian Dusty Slay at the Opry on July 8, 2023

Connie Smith backstage at the Opry on July 2, 2023

Celebrating Jeanne Pruett's 50th Opry anniversary with Cheryl and Sharon White on July 21, 2023

Classy and Grassy members Brennan Cruce and Cutter and Cash Singleton at The Troubadour Nashville on July 8, 2023

With Opry VP and executive producer Dan Rogers and Vince Gill celebrating Bill Anderson's 62nd Opry anniversary on July 22, 2023

Singing "When Two Worlds Collide" on the Opry with Bill Anderson on July 22, 2023

Songwriting with Bill Anderson and Randall King on June 29, 2023

Wendy Moten and RaeLynn on July 2, 2023

Jake Worthington and his wife Sophie on July 21, 2023

Darryl Worley on July 2, 2023

Wade Hayes on July 12, 2023

Mae Estes on July 8, 2023

Leona Williams on July 11, 2023

With my photo in a dressing room backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on July 13, 2023

Musician and songwriter Clint Woolsey outside the Opry House on April 29, 2023

Moe Bandy, Gus Arrendale, Kelly Lang, and T.G. Sheppard on July 26, 2023

Carrie and Debbie Moore at The Troubadour Nashville on May 13, 2023

A dressing room photo taken by Ron Harman backstage at the Opry on May 11, 2023

Presenting a gift of Grand Ole Opry books to Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent on April 29, 2023

Carter Faith on May 11, 2023

Carrie Underwood on May 13, 2023

Raising $2,500 for the Opry Trust Fund at the Bluebird Cafe on June 21, 2023 with Tia Sillers, Bryce Leatherwood, Jamie Dailey, Shaun Richardson, and Jeffrey East

At Hilltop Recording Studio on June 1, 2023, with Gene Ward, John Nicholson, and members of Classy & Grassy

Recording Dottie West's song "Suffertime" at historic RCA Studio B on May 15, 2023

Some of the folks involved with the Studio B recording session including backup singers, musicians, producer Steve Wariner, and engineer Julian King

Natalie Stovall on May 13, 2023

Kelly Sutton on July 13, 2023

Pillbox Patti on April 28, 2023

Hannah Dasher on June 3, 2023

Singer and actor Drake Milligan on May 12, 2023

Songwriter and producer Desmond Child on May 12, 2023

Vicki Yates, NewChannel 5 Anchor, at the 2023 Influencing Women Awards Gala at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on April 27, 2023

Terri Williams Nutter, Executive Director of the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce, presenting the 2023 Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award to Vicki Yates

Susan Lucci on May 14, 2023

Lorrie Morgan on April 15, 2023

Lainey Wilson on June 6, 2023

Lukas Nelson on June 6, 2023

MaRynn Taylor and Opry VP and Executive Producer Dan Rogers on MaRynn's Opry debut on June 23, 2023

Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, and T. Graham Brown at the Moore and Moore Fan Club Party on June 6, 2023

Backstage at the Opry with Wood Newton on April 22, 2023

Writing a song with Wood Newton and Jerry Salley on July 20, 2023

Bluegrass singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster Chris Jones on April 22, 2023

Grandkids at the Cock of the Walk restaurant on April 16, 2023

At the Midnite Jamboree on April 8, 2023, with Cash Singleton, Brennan Cruce, Dallas Wayne, and Cutter Singleton

At Hermitage Steak House on March 22, 2023, with Bill Anderson, Gene, Lee and Becca Thompson, Bobby Tomberlin, and Ron Harman

Talented songwriter and artist Victoria Shaw at the Opry on March 29, 2023

Back when I first got to welcome Lainey Wilson to the ‘Diva Room’ at the Opry

At Hilltop Studio on April 8, 2023, with Gene, John Nicholson, and members of Classy and Grassy for their very first recording session

A view of the new Opry stage set which made its debut in February 2023

Backstage at the Opry with band members Ryan Joseph, Kenny Sears, Danny Davis, and Dug Grieves on February 11, 2023

Just hanging out after a show at the Opry on March 25, 2023

Drummer Jamie Truglia-Nutty from the UK backstage at the Opry on April 8, 2023

Bobbi Gibson, Don Gibson's widow, backstage at the Opry on March 17, 2023

Steve Wariner and Gene backstage at the Opry on April 1, 2023

Ron Harman, Allie Sealey, and Gene backstage at the Opry on March 29, 2023

The Bellamy Brothers backstage at the Opry on March 10, 2023

Ron Harman recording me talking with Mark Wills and Vince Gill backstage at the Ryman on January 14, 2023, for my Willie's Roadhouse show

Gary Mule Deer always used to place a sticky note on the Opry wall with his name on it before he became a member - so I wrote him a sticky note the night he became a member

What I wrote on the sticky note and placed on Gary Mule Deer's Opry member plaque (which was installed upside down)

Clare Cunningham from Ireland making her Opry debut on March 18, 2023

Randall King celebrating the one-year anniversary of his Opry debut on March 15, 2023

Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry member Ronnie Milsap at his 80th birthday celebration on March 25, 2023

Future entertainer CeCe Ogrodny backstage at the Opry on February 14, 2023

Gene and I with Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood on March 18, 2023

Opry members Little Big Town backstage on March 25, 2023

The Swon Brothers, Colton and Zach, on April 1, 2023

The Swon Brothers' lead guitarist Tristen Smith on April 1, 2023

Rhonda Vincent, Bill Anderson, and Lainey Wilson at the Opry on Valentine's Day 2023

So proud to perform at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort for their wonderful Winter Music Series in February 2023

Lainey Wilson backstage at the Opry on February 14, 2023

Mae Estes from Arkansas making her Opry debut on March 4, 2023

Mandy Barnett backstage at the Opry on February 7, 2023

And Mandy backstage in my dressing room on February 28, 2023

Dinner at the Hermitage Steak House on January 20, 2023, with Bill Anderson, Buddy and Billie Cannon, Tess Frizzell, Bobby Tomberlin, Gene Ward, and Ron Harman

Floyd Cramer's family - grandson Jason, great-grandson Avery, and widow Mary - along with Charlie McCoy backstage at the Opry

Charlie McCoy and Jason Coleman on the Opry stage on December 31, 2022

Rhonda Vincent, Sharon White, and Becky Buller at the Opry on December 3, 2022

Gene Ward, Ron Harman, and Ray Stevens at Ray's 84th birthday party on January 24, 2023, at CabaRay

Gene Ward, Ron Harman, and members of the bluegrass group Classy & Grassy including Cutter and Cash Singleton on December 11, 2022, at The Troubadour Nashville

Ray Stevens and Brenda Lee on December 4, 2022 at the Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom

Backstage with my Opry sister Rhonda Vincent

Charlie McCoy and Jason Coleman at the Opry on December 31, 2022

Gene Ward, Lorianne Crook, and Charlie Chase backstage at the Opry on November 1, 2022

Opry Charlie backstage at the Opry on December 20, 2022

Hall of Fame and Opry member Emmylou Harris on December 23, 2022

Walking the red carpet for the CMA Awards Show held at the Bridgestone Arena

A favorite photo taken in the Circle on the Grand Ole Opry stage

Very honored to have been asked to be a presenter on the 2022 CMA Awards Show held on November 9, 2022

Standing on stage during the CMA Awards with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning

Fiddle players Ryan Joseph, Eamon McLoughlin, and Kenny Sears on November 1, 2022

With Kenny Sears and Danny Davis, performing "You Ain't Woman Enough" on the Opry in honor of Loretta Lynn on October 4, 2022, the same day that we lost her

Gary LeVox at the Opry on October 26, 2022

Tess Frizzell and Dee-Dee Ogrodny at the Cock of the Walk restaurant on September 28, 2022

Chip Esten and the Bellamy Brothers backstage at the Opry on October 20, 2022

Keith Bilbrey and Carrie and Debbie Moore at the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on October 22, 2022

Cash Singleton, Ron Harman, and Cutter Singleton at the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on October 8, 2022

Wendy Moten backstage at the Opry on September 23, 2022

Chapel Hart with Gene and me in my dressing room on October 8, 2022

Dee-Dee,CeCe, Danika, and Ryan Ogrody on October 18, 2022

Chris Isaak at the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on October 16, 2022

Brian Kelley backstage at the Opry on October 19, 2022

Totally surprised on October 26, 2022, by Nashville Musicians Association President Dave Pomeroy who presented me with a proclamation and honorary membership to the Nashville Musicians Union, AFM Local 257

Ron Harman and Lacy J. Dalton at the Opry House on October 23, 2022

Along with Roxane Atwood, Ron Harman, Scott Sexton, and Bev Moser we are resenting a check for $30,000 from the Dottie West Birthday Bash to the Music Health Alliance with Tatum Allsep, Founder and CEO, and Carla Denham, Chief External Relations Officer

Performing "Here Comes My Baby" at the Dottie West Birthday Bash which was held at 3rd & Lindsley on Dottie's 90th birthday

Singing "Country Sunshine" at the Dottie West Birthday Bash on October 11, 2022, with Dale West, Bobby Tomberlin, Tess Frizzell, Kenna West, John Schneider, and Dallas Wayne

At the Dottie West Birthday Bash with Dale West, Tess Frizzell, Shannon, Reagan, and Ronald Boyd who built and erected a new cross to honor Dottie, Kenna West, Ron Harman, and John Schneider

Honoring Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry member Charlie McCoy at the Dottie West Birthday Bash

Performing "You Can't Make Old Friends" with longtime friend Tim Atwood on October 23, 2022

Honored to perform on the Tennessee Valley Opry on October 14, 2022, with David Frizzell, T. Graham Brown, and the band SouthRidge

And likewise honored to perform in the historic Crockett Theater in Lawrenceburg

Kinsey Rose on October 14, 2022, in Lawrenceburg, TN

Kinsey Rose and Max

So happy that the Midnite Jamboree returned on September 17, 2022, and so proud to host it that night!

And The Troubadour sign at night - make sure you visit there and support Rodney Collins!

At the Midnite Jamboree on October 8, 2022, with Charlie McCoy, Billy Yates, and the Flat River Band consisting of brothers Andy, Chad, and Dennijo Sitze

Backstage at the Opry with Michele Capps, Mandy Barnett, and Debbie and Carrie Moore on September 8, 2022

Backstage at the Opry with the talented and fun Sierra Hull on October 19, 2022

Co-hosting the SOURCE Awards on August 23, 2022, with Brenda Lee and honorees Betty Sanders, Suzanne Lee, Dotty Oelhafen, Margie Hunt. Ruby Aleene Jackson, Norma Jean Owen and Ima Withers

My 55-year t-shirt which was a gift from Moore & Moore - and I later wore it on the Opry!

Very honored to perform and tell stories during the Songwriter Session at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on September 24, 2022

Front page of the Meadville Tribune - and Meadville, PA, is where I performed on radio station WMGW at age 11

The front page headline on The Derrick newspaper in my hometown area of Oil City, PA, on September 15, 2022

What a special celebration on Saturday night, September 17, 2022!

My 55th Opry anniversary poster!

Celebrating on September 17, 2022, not only my Opry anniversay and being named the artist who's performed the most times on the Opry - wow!

Receiving a special honor for my 55th Opry anniversay from Gina Keltner and Dan Rogers

Songwriting with Luke Laird who's from my stomping grounds in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Songwriting with Steve Dean and Bobby Tomberlin on October 5, 2022

Bill Anderson and Connie Smith at the Opry on August 27, 2022

Rhonda Vincent, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, and Gary Mule Deer on August 13, 2022

Singer and songwriter Madison Kozak in my dressing room on August 27, 2022

Presenting my birthday gift to Don Schlitz backstage at the Opry on September 3, 2022

Janie Fricke, Moe Bandy, and Moore and Moore on September 8, 2022

Chapel Hart - sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle - backstage at the Opry on September 17, 2022

Backstage at the Opry with Craig Wayne Boyd, Rhonda Vincent, Billy Dean, and Craig Morgan on July 23, 2022

A lunch date with Buck Trent, Ann Warden, and Gene Ward on June 20, 2022

Performing at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, July 30, 2022

Honored to be interviewed by Sam Stephens for Rhinestone Radio on July 27, 2022

Jaime Dudney backstage at the Opry on July 30, 2022

Tony Stevens on his last night working at the Opry on July 30, 2022

Tony Booth backstage at the Opry on July 16, 2022

Songwriting with Bobby Tomberlin and Mark Namore on August 4, 2022

Janelle Arthur, CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, Barbara Mandrell, Linda Davis, and Suzy Bogguss backstage at the Opry

Janelle Arthur, Carrie Underwood, Linda Davis, Mandy Barnett, Suzy Bogguss, and me celebrating Barbara Mandrell's 50th Opry anniversary on July 30, 2022

Tracy Pitcox from the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum and Heart of Texas Records on July 16, 2022

Backstage with Gene and Tommie Ritter Smith from the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on July 16, 2022

Jamey Johnson and Wade Bowen backstage at the Opry on July 26, 2022

Peeking from behind my roses with Janelle Arthur on July 30, 2022

Chaydon Jay from Australia, who portrayed the Young Elvis, backstage at the Opry on July 9, 2022

Carrie Underwood on July 30, 2022

Introducing and talking with Chaydon Jay, the Young Elvis in the "Elvis" movie, on the Grand Ole Opry on July 9, 2022

Ronnie McDowell, John Berry, and Tim Atwood on July 26, 2022

Raegan Wills Varney, Chris Wallin, Gene Ward, Jenny Strange, and Jared Howcroft in White Pine on July 4, 2022

Randy Hart, Buddy Cannon, Mike Noble, Bobby Tomberlin, Eddie Bayers, Kenny Sears, Tommy White, Dug Grieves, and Danny Davis at Hilltop Recording Studio on August 8, 2022

Displaying a little 'attitude' with Lorrie Morgan backstage at the Opry on July 26, 2022

Dailey & Vincent, Kelly Sutton, and Gus Arrendale on July 14, 2022

My appreciation to Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms for this plaque honoring my participation in the 15th year of “Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman” on July 14, 2022

The plaque reads: “Preserving Our Heritage with Pure Music & Pure Chicken. Great Care. Great Taste. Great Music.”

Gene and I serving as the Grand Marshals in the 2022 4th of July parade in White Pine, TN

How fun riding in this historic 1935 Howe Fire Engine from White Pine that Gene bought and restored

Frank Ray and his beautiful family on July 2, 2022

Jo-El Sonnier on July 2, 2022

Checking out Carly Pearce's photo in the Opry's Women of Country dressing room

Dillon Carmichael backstage at the Opry on June 28, 2022

Colton Pack from the group Restless Road and Gene backstage at the Opry on June 22, 2022

Opry members Dailey & Vincent backstage at the Opry on June 18, 2022

Celebrating Riders in the Sky's 40th Opry anniversary on June 18, 2022

Singing "The End Of The World" with Diane Berry and Joe Wade Smith with Jason Coleman on piano at the Arkansas Country Music Awards

Tenille Townes backstage at the Opry on June 15, 2022

Ingrid Andress backstage at the Opry on June 4, 2022

Christian artists Anne Wilson and Matthew West backstage at the Opry on May 28, 2022

Jason Coleman and his son Avery (who is one of my fans) backstage at the Arkansas Country Music Awards

Artist, cartoonist, and musician Guy Gilchrist presenting me a special montage drawing to commemorate my Opry anniversary

Pianst Buddy Hyatt backstage at the Opry on June 18, 2022

Diane Berry, Lee Ann Womack, and Joe Wade Smith at the Arkansas Country Music Awards in Conway, Arkansas

Proudly accepting the "Songwriter of the Year" award for "Yours" at the Arkansas Country Music Awards on June 6, 2022

Rehearsing with pianist Jason Coleman, son of Country Music Hall of Fame member Floyd Cramer

Flying to Mickey Gilley's Memorial Service in Branson on May 27, 2022, on Gus Arrendale's plane

Team Photo on May 24, 2022, with Ron Harman, Carrie Moore-Reed, Gene Ward, Bev Moser, Kelli Wasilauski, Debbie Moore, and Scott Adkins taken at Adkins Publicity on Music Row

Kicking back to relax a moment with my great team members all in place

Taping an interview with Bill Anderson backstage at the Opry in the Minnie Pearl dressing room on May 4, 2022

T.G. Sheppard, Mary Lou Turner, Buck Trent, and Billy Yates at the memorial service for Mickey Gilley on May 27, 2022

On Saturday, May 28, 2022 - the 56th anniversary of my debut on the Grand Ole Opry - I was honored to introduce Conner Smith who was making his Opry debut

Bill Medley, one half of The Righteous Brothers and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, on May 27, 2022

Performing Mickey Gilley's first No. 1 hit, "Room Full Of Roses," at the Celebration of Life Service for Mickey on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, Missouri

And performing "Room Full Of Roses" to pay tribute to Mickey on the opening segment of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, May 28, 2022

Welcoming Aaron Raitiere to the Grand Ole Opry for his Opry debut on May 6, 2022

And writing a great song with Aaron Raitiere on May 25, 2022

Rhonda Vincent and members of Runaway June at the Opry on May 20, 2022

Bluegrass Today columnist and SiriusXM radio personality Chris Jones backstage at the Opry on May 3, 2022

Gene and I with talented musical brothers Cash and Cutter Singleton

The group Classy and Grassy at the Lincoln Jamboree in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on May 7, 2022

Kelly Lang recevied the "Icon" award, Mandy Barnett received the "Woman of Excellence" award, and I received the "Legacy" award from the Women in Film and Television on May 21, 2022

Donna Meade and Moe Bandy at the Old Dominion Barn Dance in Hopewell, Virginia, on May 14, 2022

Singing "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" with fellow Opry members Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Lauren Alaina, and Chris Young and special guest Chase Rice on April 16, 2022

We never got to take the stage because of the storm at Garth's July 2021 show, but this time it was a beautiful night!

Such a thrill and honor to be asked to be part of Garth's show at Nissan Stadium

Spending some time with my Opry little sister Lauren Alaina before Garth's show

So honored that longtime friend Tanya Tucker invited me to join her for a song during her sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium on April 10, 2022

Tanya was celebrating the 50th anniversary of her recording of "Delta Dawn"!

I guess you can tell we were having fun that night!

Catching up with Brenda Lee at Tanya's concert on April 10, 2022

Gene Ward and Gus Arrendale at my exhibit at Regions Bank on Music Row on March 28, 2022

Honored to be in the Top 10 of "Bob Kingsley's Top 40 Songs That Defined His Life" as shown on the back of "Bob Kingsley's Book of Records"

Sonny Throckmorton and T. Graham Brown on April 10, 2022

Flat River Band on April 18, 2022

Delbert McClinton on April 10, 2022

Jessi Colter on April 10, 2022

Jamie Dailey and The Isaacs backstage at the Opry on March 25, 2022

Taping an episode of Jimmy Fortune's "My Life My Songs" which airs on The Heartland Network, The Family Channel, The Country Network, and more

Writing a song at my home on March 15, 2022, with Buddy Cannon and Bobby Tomberlin

Marty Raybon from the group Shenandoah backstage at the Opry on March 26, 2022

Singer and songwriter Ned LeDoux backstage at the Opry on March 11, 2022, the release date for his third album "Buckskin"

So proud to have "Jeannie Seely and Jack Greene - Together Again" consisting of recordings made exclusively for radio broadcast released by Country Rewind Records

Tom Douglas, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, backstage at the Opry on March 5, 2022

Writing a song with Bill Anderson and Bobby Tomberlin at my home on February 23, 2022

Jenny Tolman and Apple Music Country host Ty Bentli at the release party for Jenny's "Married in a Honky Tonk" album on February 28, 2022

I'm honored to be the "Mayor" of Jennyville and was honored to "officiate" at Jenny's album release at the Riverside Revival in East Nashville

Opening the Tuesday Night Opry on 2-22-22

Welcoming Jon Langston for his Opry debut on February 22, 2022

Doug Kershaw on February 19, 2022

The War and Treaty on February 19, 2022

Spending some girlfriend time with Emily West and Mandy Barnett in the Opry's Women of Country dressing room on February 11, 2022

So proud of "So Far, So Good" written by Penn Pennington and Mitch Ballard which was officially released on March 4, 2022, as the third single from "An American Classic"

Joe Wade Smith and Diane Berry who recorded my song "Yours" which was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the Arkansas Country Music Awards

My SiriusXM buddies Charlie Monk and Dallas Wayne backstage at the Opry

Actor, singer, and songwriter John Schneider backstage at the Opry on February 5, 2022

Leigh Nash from Sixpence None the Richer making her Opry debut on February 11, 2022

Backstage at the Opry with The Malpass Brothers and Bill Anderson on February 5, 2022

Performing my song "Leavin' And Sayin' Goodbye" with The Malpass Brothers on February 5, 2022

I love this necklace from Kim Ed Brown which I wore on the Opry on January 22, 2022

Backstage at the Opry with my husband Gene Ward on January 22, 2022

Welcoming Morgan Wallen to the Opry on January 8, 2022

Performing on the Opry on January 14, 2022

This little girl in my front yard had a snow hat on January 6, 2022

Snow and the sunset from my back deck on January 7, 2022

Backstage at the Opry with Sunny Sweeney on January 14, 2022

Celebrating JOY at the Opry with Charlie Worsham on January 1, 2022

How honored to be the first performer on the Opry stage in 2022 during the Saturday night Grand Ole Opry on January 1, 2022

Performing on the first "Opry Country Christmas" which was a special series of Opry shows in 2021

Backstage at the Opry with The Malpass Brothers on December 21, 2021

Backstage at the Opry presenting Steve Wariner with Dottie West's ASCAP award for "Country Sunshine" on November 28, 2021

Performing on the "Opry Country Christmas" show on Sunday, November 28, 2021

Drawing the winners for my annual Christmas lottery for the Opry's stage crew and security guards on December 18, 2021

Joining Rhonda Vincent, Bill Anderson, The Malpass Brothers, and Rhonda's band for "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" on December 21, 2021

Having fun with The Malpass Brothers, Chris and Taylor, and Rhonda Vincent

Performing on the Opry on November 27, 2021

Performing on the Opry on December 18, 2021

Opry sisters The Isaacs, Connie Smith, and Mandy Barnett on the night of Mandy's Opry induction on November 2, 2021

Performing with Joe Wade Smith and Diane Berry at the celebration of life service for Rose Lee Maphis Service on November 4, 2021

Holding a 5000th cupcake and wearing my 5000th shirt on October 30, 2021 - the Opry's 5000th Saturday night show!

What a very special and historical night in Opry history!

On stage during the Opry's 5000th Saturday night show and feeling very blessed

Grand Ole Opry members who performed on the 5000th Saturday night show on October 30, 2021

The 5000th Saturday night show on October 30, 2021, was a magical night in Opry history

Opry member Darius Rucker and his band on October 30, 2021

Such an honor to perform "When Two Worlds Collide" with Bill Anderson on the Opry's 5000th Saturday night show

Opry members Dustin Lynch and Chris Young with Gene and me backstage at the Opry on October 30, 2021

Opry member Garth Brooks on October 30, 2021

Opry member Terri Clark on October 30, 2021

5000th Saturday night Opry show with Opry members Connie Smith and John Conlee

5000th Saturday night Opry show with Opry member Bill Anderson

Opry member Chris Young on October 30, 2021

I guess you can tell that Chris and I were having fun!

Always honored when I can be part of the annual "Opry Goes Pink" show in October

Another photo from the "Opry Goes Pink" show on October 18, 2021

A photo I took of the Cumberland River from the back deck on November 14, 2021

Took this photo from the same back deck on December 29, 2021

Del McCoury backstage at the Opry on October 19, 2021

Del's entire band is such a talented group of musicians!

Ashley McBryde in September 2021

T.G. Sheppard and Dallas Wayne in August 2021

Backstage at the Opry with Trisha Yearwood on October 30, 2021

A photo of Trisha Yearwood, Carly Pearce, and me that appeared in Billboard on August 9, 2021

Performing on my favorite stage - the Grand Ole Opry - on October 2, 2021

Rhonda Vincent and me during a downtown Nashville day trip on September 14, 2021 - we used this for a photo caption contest!

Rhonda Vincent joining me on the Opry on October 2, 2021, to sing "All Through Crying Over You" - as she did on the recording for my "An American Classic" album!

A belated 81st birthday gift from my friend Carolyn McClain...and I'm hoping it was meant to be a compliment :)

Danny Davis on October 2, 2021

Danny Davis and Marty Slayton on November 23, 2021

A fun photo backstage at the Opry with Sunny Sweeney on September 29, 2021

Tess Frizzell backstage at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame show in August 2021

Charlie Mattos and me welcoming Kelly Sutton to WSM on September 15, 2021

Bill Cody and Kelly Sutton on the "Coffee, Country & Cody" show on October 29, 2021

Deana Carter backstage at the Opry on October 16, 2021

Marty Morgan, Jesse Keith Whitley, and Rhonda Vincent

Ashley McBryde and ABC Radio correspondent Stephen Hubbard on September 7, 2021

Backstage at the Opry with singer and songwriter Anna Vaus

T. Grahman Brown backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on October 1, 2021

Backstage at the Opry with T. Graham Brown in December 2021

Fiddlers Grove Opry at the Wilson County Fair and Tennessee State Fair with Tim Atwood and Erin Enderlin on August 19, 2021

An impromptu perforance with Erin Enderlin and Kimberly Kelly on August 19, 2021

Surprised and thrilled to receive an “Honorary Texan” proclamation issued by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame event in Carthage, Texas, on August 14, 2021

So fun to be part of the 23rd Annual Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Show and thanks to Texas Country Music Hall of Fame President Tommie Ritter Smith and all the others who made us feel so welcome!

What an honor to be chosen for this display which opened on August 11, 2021, in the lobby of Regions Bank at 1600 Division Street on Music Row

And speaking of Music Row, "If You Could Call It That," which Dottie West started and Bobby Tomberlin and Steve Wariner completed, was on the Music Row Radio Chart for seven weeks in June and July of 2021!

Trisha Yearwood and Carly Pearce on August 21, 2018, during my Music City Walk of Fame induction - and on August 3, 2021, during Carly's well-deserved Grand Ole Opry induction

After performing the Kitty Wells song "Makin' Believe" with Trisha and Carly - and I'm wearing Jan Howard's jacket and Jean Shepard's ring

Talented musician David Anderson with artwork he created for Bill Anderson's 60th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Using David's artwork I had these guitar picks made to give Bill to commemorate his 60 years as "The Opry Whisperer" - so far!

Celebrating Bill Anderson's 60th Opry anniversary with Sirius XM host Dallas Wayne and Sirius XM program director Jeremy Tepper on July 17, 2021

Enjoying a special day with Cecilia Ogrodny and her grammy Dee-Dee on June 4, 2021

Singing with Rhonda Vincent during her "Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman" show on July 8, 2021

Hanging out on Rhonda's bus on May 18, 2021, and hearing her perform a new song we wrote

Backstage at the Opry with Mike Fisher on June 8, 2021

Backstage at the Opry on June 19, 2021, with Ron Harman, Kyle Petty, and Gene

Speaking to Keith and Emy Joe Bilbrey during a show on Country Road TV from TBN’s Huckabee studio to help the Bilbreys rebuild their lives after a devastating fire destroyed their home

Closing the “Coming Home: Rebuilding the Bilbreys” show on July 15, 2021, with Gene Watson, Moe Bandy, Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, and Lee Greenwood, among many others who came out to support Keith and Emy Joe

Performing with Dottie West on the Midnite Jamboree in June of 1968

And another flashback to a photo taken with Willie Nelson in 1978

Rhonda Vincent's birthday is July 13th and mine is July 6th - so here we're celebrating them both on July 8, 2021, with Gus Arrendale from Springer Mountain Farms

And here's that cake!

Enjoying the Nashville skyline onboard the General Jackson Showboat on June 17, 2021

Performing on the Opry at the Ryman Auditorium on April 17, 2021, which was set up for the ACM Awards Show

Rhonda Vincent, Carrie Underwood, and Henry Cho on June 8, 2021

Kellie Pickler on June 17, 2021

Backstage at the Opry in a dressing room - then and now

Recording "Don't Touch Me" in 1966 - and a more recent recording session

At the last Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree held at the Texas Troubadour Theater on May 29, 2021, with Gene, Randy Travis, and Lulu Roman

Backstage at the Opry with Dailey & Vincent on May 25, 2021

Performing with The Time Jumpers at their Monday night show on June 14, 2021

And The Time Jumpers invited me back on July 12, 2021, and I was thrilled!

Gene and I backstage at the Opry on May 25, 2021, with Lee and Kim Greenwood

Backstage at 3rd & Lindsley for The Time Jumpers show with Marcia Campbell, Carolyn McClain, and Jean Hughey on June 14, 2021

Having a conversation with Mark Wills in the Stars and Stripes dressing room at the Opry on May 29, 2021

And so glad that Mark Wills is a part of the Opry family!

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, May 29, 2021

And so humbled and honored to receive a standing ovation from the Opry audience that night

A new hat look for me on May 7, 2021

Back with the hat on May 21, 2021

Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with Steve Wariner on May 8, 2021

And celebrating Steve's 25th anniversary as an Opry member that night!

Presenting a birdhouse and bus I painted for Gene Watson to welcome him to the Opry family!

Great to catch up with fellow SiriusXM host Dallas Wayne on June 29, 2021

Honored to be mentioned in Billboard on February 22, 2021

And celebrating with Maggie Rose and appearing in Billboard on June 7, 2021

With Opry members Riders in the Sky and Rhonda Vincent on May 28, 2021

And with fellow Opry member Craig Morgan on that same night in May

Enjoyed a show at Mill Town Music Hall with Moe Bandy and T.G. Sheppard on May 14, 2021

Springer Mountain Farms 2021 Valentine Special on Circle and RFD-TV hosted by Dailey and Vincent

Taken on May 28, 2021 - the 55th anniversary to the day of my Grand Ole Opry debut!

Taken on Christmas night, December 25, 2020, in my Opry dressing room which is dedicated to the wonderful Minnie Pearl

Standing outside our home on June 17, 2021, and headed to the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Influencing Women Awards Gala

And later that same night presenting the 2021 Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award to the deserving Kellie Pickler

With Rhonda Vincent on February 6, 2021, the night of her Opry induction

and with Rhonda Vincent backstage at the Opry on May 28, 2021

With Gene Watson wearing a Moe Bandy shirt...

and with Moe Bandy wearing a Gene Watson shirt!

Wendy Moten on May 8, 2021

Stephanie Quayle on June 29, 2021

George Thorogood making his Opry debut on April 24, 2021

Jamey Johnson backstage at the Opry on May 8, 2021

Trying to stay on the good side of both my buddies, Gene Watson and Moe Bandy

"A Springer Mountain Farms Christmas" with Dailey & Vincent, Gus Arrendale, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, and Moe Bandy

Celebrating Gus Arrendale's birthday with Rhonda Vincent and Bill Anderson

Actor and singer Dennis Quaid who made his debut on the Opry on December 12, 2020

Celebrating Gus Arrendale's birthday on Saturday, January 9, 2021

And without our masks - for just a moment - for one more photo

Performing at the Opry on Saturday evening, December 19, 2020

Performing at the Opry on Christmas night, December 25, 2020

At the Opry with Scotty McCreery on December 12, 2020

Back-to-back with Marcia Campbell backstage at the Opry

How thrilled to be a guest on The Dailey & Vincent Show's “A Springer Mountain Farms Christmas” on the Circle Network and RFD-TV

And likewise honored to be part of a podcast project by Candy O’Terry and Jacy Dawn Valeras titled "Country Music Success Stories"

Gene and I helping Gus Arrendale celebrate his birthday on January 9, 2021

SiriusXM hosts Dallas Wayne, Paula Nelson, Charlie Monk, and myself took fan questions for a holiday event that aired four times on Willie's Roadhouse in December 2020

I wanted to give present some gifts to Rhonda in appreciation of her Branson invitation

I've never had my own T-shirts until this year so one of Rhonda's gifts was a Seely shirt!

How great it was to perform in front of a live audience in November 2020 thanks to Rhonda

Performing on November 14, 2020, as a guest on Rhonda Vincent's Christmas in Branson Show

Performing on November 15, 2020, as a guest on Rhonda Vincent's Christmas in Branson Show

Performing on November 16, 2020, as a guest on Rhonda Vincent's Christmas in Branson Show

Singing with Rhonda

And laughing with Rhonda

A group photo with everyone at my last show with Rhonda on Monday, November 16, 2020

Onstage with Rhonda, her Mom Carolyn, and all the band members in the beautiful Andy Williams Performing Arts Center and Theatre

So glad to make new memories with Rhonda and so grateful for her invitation to be part of her Christmas show!

I made sure to tell Santa how good I was all through 2020!

Barbara Fairchild, Rhonda Vinvent, and Leona Williams on November 16, 2020

A fun time was had with all these ladies! :)

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night, November 20, 2020

November 16, 2020, Thanksgiving Special on the Willie's Roadhouse channel of SiriusXM with Willie and fellow SiriusXM hosts Dallas Wayne and Paula Nelson

A roundtable discussion with Pollstar contributing editor Holly Gleason and Dan Rogers, Vice-President/Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry on November 5, 2020 - we generated over 16,000 views on the PollstarFacebook platform!

Looking back at some of my stage outfits through the years!

Very honored to be included as part of the “Hank Locklin: Country Music’s Timeless Tenor” documentary that aired on PBS stations on November 12, 2020, which was Hank’s 60th Opry anniversary

A flashback to recording "Ain't You Even Gonna Cry" with Hank Locklin for his 2001 "Generations in Song" album

Taping "Huckabee" on November 5, 2020, with Steve Wariner, Bill Anderson, and former Governor Mike Huckabee

Performing "If You Could Call It That” with Steve Wariner for "Huckabee"

Performing “When Two Worlds Collide” with Bill Anderson on "Huckabee"

Bill and Steve at the "Huckabee" taping that aired on November 7, 2020, on TBN

Singing the National Anthem for the 36th All-American 400 Race Weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on November 1, 2020

What a thrill to blend voices for the first time with the talented John and Robin Berry!

How cool to have my photo on this race car #62 for William Hale's team - thanks Hale Motorsports!

I was very proud to be a receipient of the 2020 Legacy Award by The Clement Railroad Hotel Museum which celebrated the 100th birthday of former Governor Frank G.Clement at an event on October 25, 2020

Enjoyed traveling to the Theatre of the Stars in Pigeon Forge with Tim Atwood for a live show in October 2020

Michael Johnson as Willie in Pigeon Forge on October 23, 2020

I was very honored to be presented the Love From Music City Bill Anderson Icon Award on October 29, 2020, at their annual gala

Jimmy Wayne, a foster child himself, was my guest, and we were treated to wonderful performances by Marlon Hargis and Sonny LeMaire of Exile, Steve Dorff, and John Berry

A group photo from the Love From Music City Gala which serves as a fundraiser for the organization which helps orphans, foster children, poverty-stricken families, and Veterans in need

Walking the red carpet at The Grand Inheritance in Gallatin, Tennessee, for the Love From Music City Gala

Honored to be a guest along with Bill Anderson on "Inside the Circle: Opry Icons" on October 28, 2020

The "Inside the Circle" program was hosted on Zoom by fellow Opry member Mark Wills

A gathering of friends at the Opry Backstage Grill on June 9, 2020, following the funeral service for our friend Jimmy Capps

Enjoying a bike ride on my street on April 13, 2020, with my friend and publicist Bev Moser

Sitting on our deck along the Cumberland River with Gene and some of the 80 roses he had delivered for my 80th birthday on July 6, 2020

A birthday cake made by Trisha Yearwood and personally deliverd by her and Garth

So great to be included in the August 17, 2020 issue of Billboard

And then again on August 24, 2020, with a feature article on the first two pages!

Supporting the Hermitage Steak House and the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce on September 15, 2020

Our cat Corrie joining in on a Zoom interview with Dallas Wayne and Steve Wariner on August 20, 2020

What a fun Zoom interview by Nan Kelly with Lorrie Morgan and me on October 14, 2020, for "Inside the Circle: Women of Country"

And also honored to be featured on a "Change The Conversation" interview by Beverly Keel on August 18, 2020

October 10, 2020, marked my first performance at the Opry since March 14, 2020

What a wonderful feeling to be back home at the Opry - and with a live audience!

So glad to be back at the Opry on 10/10/20 - and celebrating the Opry's 95th birthday!

And proud to share the stage with these other artists on October 10, 2020

Longtime friend Devon O'Day at the Nashville Craft Distillery

The Drive-In "Stories and Songs" with Devon on October 16, 2020

Thank you Cyndi Hornsby for creating this to commemorate my 53rd Opry anniversary on September 16, 2020

And there's finally a Jeannie Seely T-shirt!

A photo with church members at my billboard on Music Valley Drive on September 6, 2020

A photo with family members at the billboard near Cock of the Walk on September 20, 2020

Celebrating my birthday on July 6, 2020, with Bill Cody on WSM Radio and Circle TV

Taping the Dailey and Vincent Christmas Show on September 22, 2020

Celebrating Ron Harman's birthday on September 26, 2020, at our house

Celebrating Gene Ward's birthday on September 28, 2020 at Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

Visiting one of my heroes, Rose Lee Maphis, at her home on September 4, 2020

Taking a selfie with Rhonda Vincent on the Opry stage the night I invited her to become an Opry member

Gene made ice cream during the pandemic for a neighborhood gathering on June 7, 2020

A "CMA Fest Through the Years" panel discussion via Zoom on June 4, 2020, with Ed Benson, Sarah Trahern, Tony Conway, Lon Helton, and Chris Young

So proud to have a billboard in downtown Nashville at Broadway and West End Avenue for my new album "An American Classic"

Gene and me at the billboard on August 14, 2020, the album's release date

Celebrating Independence Day at Carrie Moore's home on July 4, 2020, and receiving my R.O.P.E. award that the Moore sisters had accepted for me

Blowing out the candles on a birthday cake from Carrie and Debbie Moore

Celebrating the re-opening of John A's Restaurant with Ron Harman, Carolyn McClain, and Gene Ward on June 23, 2020

Christening the new bar at Debbie Moore's new home on July 4, 2020

Performing on the Opry Country Classics show at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, March 12, 2020

The Opry show on March 12th would be the last time I would perform for a live Opry audience for over six months

The Grand Ole Opry show on March 14, 2020, was held at the Opry House without a live audience amid COVID-19 concerns

Performing on March 14th, the 4,915th consecutive Saturday night broadcast of the Opry...the show did go on, proving the circle can't be broken

Filling in for Taylor Malpass on the 2020 Country's Family Reunion Cruise

A fun performance with Christopher Malpass of the Malpass Brothers

Inviting the talented Rhonda Vincent to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on February 28, 2020

I love the expression on Rhonda's face - and I love that she will be my Opry sister!

Singing "Those Memories" with Rhonda Vincent, Sharon and Cheryl White, and Connie Smith on February 28, 2020

And sharing a laugh with my Opry sisters!

Rhonda Vincent and I joining Coffee, Country & Cody (Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos, and Jo Smith) on March 2, 2020, at the WSM studio

And then having some backstage fun with Rhonda!

Band Members at the Effingham Performance Center in Effingham, Illinois, on March 7, 2020

Proud to be part of the Song Suffragettes's 6th Anniversary Show at the Listening Room in Nashville on March 9, 2020

John Berry backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on February 21, 2020

And it's always great to have John Berry as a guest on an Opry segment I host!

Performing on the Tuesday Night Opry on February 11, 2020

Wendy Moten backstage at the Opry on February 15, 2020

Luke Combs on February 11, 2020 - Luke became an Opry member on July 16, 2019

Jimmie Allen on the Tuesday Night Opry on February 11, 2020

Backstage at the Opry with Gene, Gus, and Karen on February 7, 2020

Performing a duet on the Opry with Danny Davis on February 15, 2020

Doing it "The Cowboy Way" with Opry members Riders in the Sky on January 18, 2020

Congratulating Gene Watson on the night of his induction as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, February 7, 2020

Introducing Charlie Worsham on my segment of the Grand Ole Opry on February 15, 2020

Charlie is an outstanding musician, songwriter, artist, author, and entertainer

I was thrilled to receive the first "Standing Ovation Award" at the inaugural "Influencing Women Awards Gala" last year, and am honored the award has been named for me

Presenting the 2020 "Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award" to Devon O'Day who I have known, admired, and respected for many years

The Standing Ovation Award is to honor a woman who has created influence and significance in the entertainment industry and has shown the advocacy of other women by mentoring and supporting them - and Devon O'Day is certainly deserving!

A group of friends on the Opry stage for the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Second Annual "Influencing Women Awards Gala" held on February 13, 2020, at the Grand Ole Opry House

A flackback photo with Jan Howard, Connie Smith, and Norma Jean

Another flashback to Dean Dillon and me at the Stockyard Restaurant and Bull Pen Lounge

Backstage at the Opry on February 11, 2020, with Gene, Kenny Sears, and Randy and Mary Travis

Academy of Local Musicians (ALM) Hall of Fame members Donnie Reed, Bev Moser, John Berry, Bobby Tomberlin, and Tim Atwood at the Chop House in Hendersonville on January 14, 2020

Cruisin' with Becky Brown, Gene, Becca and Lee Thompson, and Kim Corwin

A group finale photo on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise in January 2020

Clare Bowen at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman on January 4, 2020

Getting down on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise in January 2020 with Evie Pitney

Having some fun after the Opry on January 4, 2020, on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott with Gene, Ron, and Carolyn

Gene drawing one of the numbers for my annual Christmas drawing at the Ryman...and me looking a little skeptical since it followed the number he drew previously

Hall of Fame member and Opry member Alan Jackson at the Ryman on January 17, 2020

Chatting with the legendary Dionne Warwick on the Ryman stage on December 6, 2019

Backstage at the Ryman on December 6, 2019, with Ron Harman, Rita Wilson, her husband Tom Hanks, and Gene

Celebrating on New Year's Eve at the Nashville Nighlife Dinner Theatre with Ron Harman, Roxane and Tim Atwood, Carolyn McClain, and Gene

Jenny Tolman made me the Mayor of Jennyville!

Getting ready to celebrate Christmas in December of 2019

Entering the Tex Turner Arena where over 230 LMU students had degrees conferred on them

Dr. R. Jay Stubblefield, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. E. Clayton Hess, President of Lincoln Memorial University

I was very thrilled and humbled to receive the Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree

The crew who accompanied me to LMU - Karen, Gus, Carolyn, Gene, Bev, and Ron

We greatly appreciated Gus Arrendale for flying us on his plane to the LMU ceremony

Opry at the Ryman on November 29, 2019

Opry at the Ryman on December 7, 2019

Brooke and Darin Aldridge backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on November 29, 2019

Carolyn McClain and Tim Atwood with pet supplies collected at our Midnite Jamboree "Santa Paws" show on December 21, 2019

Stopping by the Ryman Shop on December 21, 2019....

....where they made me the angel on their Christmas tree!

Singing "I'll Be Home For Christmas" with the Opry Singers on December 7, 2019

Performing with the Opry Singers on December 21, 2019, our last Opry show before Christmas

Backstage at the Ryman with Ryan, Danika, Dee-Dee, and Kenny on January 17, 2020

Gene and I enjoying a Sunday brunch with Ryan Joseph and his wife Danika and Mom Dee-Dee on November 10, 2019

Vince Gill and Kenny Sears - two of the members of The Time Jumpers - backstage at the Ryman on November 30, 2019

Performing with Marty Slayton and Danny Davis on the Opry on November 30, 2019

Margo Price and Chip Esten at the Ryman on December 7, 2019

Always fun catching up with Margo Price backstage

The Singing Contractors - Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett from Indiana - backstage at the Ryman

Introducing The Singing Contractors for their Opry debut on December 7, 2019

Louise Mandrell at the Ryman Auditorium on November 30, 2019

Opry Backup Singers Stephanie and Tanya on November 9, 2019

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry on July 27, 2019

And singing the first song on the first Grand Ole Opry show of 2020!

A flashback to the Stockyard Restaurant and Bull Pen Lounge with Tanya Tucker and Dug Grieves

Another flashback with Johnny Paycheck and my brother Bernie - and you can tell we were having fun!

With my friend Lucy Foutch's puppy dog Trouble on November 19, 2019

Artist Q&A for the Country's Family Reunion and Larry's Country Diner Cruise I performed on in January 2020

Performing at the Nashville Senior Christmas Shinndig event at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena on December 19, 2019

December 2019 with the stockings for all the grandkids hung on the fireplace

With songwriter Erin Enderlin and the Opry tour guides on September 16, 2019, my 52nd Opry anniversary

Hosting the Midnite Jamboree on December 21, 2019, with guests Jenny Tolman, Terri Williams Nutter, and Cindy Jean Smith

Talking with visitors to the Grand Ole Opry before the show in the new "Circle Room"

Always a joy and honor to perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry

Gene Ward and producer Don Cusic on August 27, 2019

Renewing our wedding vows on January 30, 2019

Always fun to appear on Larry's Country Diner which I did in May of 2019

And I always enjoy being part of the Country's Family Reunion Shows in Branson including those in October of 2019

In the recording studio on May 16, 2019, with producer Don Cusic

Ocean Way Studio on February 20, 2019, with engineer Tate, Chris Scruggs, Dave Pomeroy, Glen Duncan, Jerry Roe, Don Cusic, and Greg Prim

In my Opry dressing room with Michael Ray and Miss Minnie

Always proud to wear my Opry shirt both on stage and off stage

Ron Harman and Gene Ward at Bourbon Steak on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott on November 20, 2019

Enjoying the view of downtown Nashville - including the Ryman Auditorium - from the 34th floor of the JW Marriott

Greeting friends and fans at the Townville Old Home Days celebration on July 13, 2019

At Cross Creek Resort near Titusville, PA, on July 12, 2019, with Gene and friends Lee Barnaby, Ron Harman, Lois Proper, Roxie Johnson, and Bud Harman

Co-hosting the SOURCE Awards with Brenda Lee on August 27, 2019

A photo with Trisha Walker-Cunningham, Brenda Lee, and Charlie Monk that appeared in Billboard on September 3, 2019

Singing with longtime friend and fabulous musician Tim Atwood on April 23, 2019

Performing "You Can't Make Old Friends" with Tim at the Nashville Senior Christmas Shinndig on December 19, 2019

Celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary on November 20, 2019

International Country Music Association panel at Columbia Studio A on May 31, 2019

Singing "Who Needs You" on the Grand Ole Opry on October 26, 2019

Backstage at the Ryman on November 9, 2019, with John Carter Cash, Ana Cristina Cash who I introduced for her debut, and guitarist Dave Daeger

Billboard Country Update on September 30, 2019, for Tenille Arts' Opry debut

Billboard Country Update on November 18, 2019, for the Nashville Veterans Day Parade

Mary and Randy Travis backstage at the Opry House on August 9, 2019

Thanks to Larry Teague who brought this magazine to the Mansion Theatre in Branson on October 21, 2019

Loving my jacket on August 3, 2019, and thanking Ray Stephenson who made it

And wearing the jacket on the Grand Ole Opry stage!

Second annual Dottie West Birthday Bash performers on October 10, 2018

Third annual Dottie West Birthday Bash performers on October 9, 2019

Gene at the Country for a Cause benefit show at 3rd & Lindsley on June 5, 2019

Kelly Lang and T.G. Sheppard at John A's Restaurant on my birthday, July 6, 2019

Buying this great birdhouse at the Bringing It Back antique store in Titusville, PA, on July 13, 2019

Jimmy Carter backstage at the Opry on August 17, 2019

Wendy Moten and Martina McBride backstage at the Opry on August 31, 2019

Billy Ray Cyrus and Gene backstage at the Opry on July 28, 2019

A longtime friend and a fellow SiriusXM host, Charlie Monk

Another longtime friend and a talented entertainer, Dianne Sherrill

Hosting the third annual Dottie West Birthday Bash on October 9, 2019, which honored Hall of Fame and Opry member Bil Anderson

Tess Frizzell Bishop, Dottie's granddaugher and Shelly's daughter, at the 2019 Dottie West Birthday Bash

Within sight of this marker in Titusville, PA, John W. Heisman spent his boyhood and learned to play football

Pithole City near my hometown in northwestern Pennsylvania was an oil boom town with 15,000 residents but today it's a ghost town

Riding in the parade at the 50th anniversary of Townville's Old Home Days on July 13, 2019

Greeting fans and signing autographs after the parade at the Townville Old Home Days celebration

Backstage at the Opry with John Schneider on August 17, 2019

Backstage at the Opry with Tanya Tucker on August 23, 2019

Performing at the Cross Creek Resort in Titusville, PA, with Jack Greene in February 1975

Recreating the same pose on the same Cross Creek Resort stage on July 12, 2019

A photo taken in the Opry circle by a great photographer, Cyndi Hornsby

Celebrating my birthday backstage at the Opry along with Robbie and Jim on July 6, 2019

Performing “The Bottle Let Me Down” with Marty Slayton Jordan and Danny Davis on May 25, 2019

16th Annual CMA Artist Luncheon at Ray Stevens' CabaRay on September 16, 2019

Gina Keltner from the Opry and Ingrid Andress who made her Opry debut on October 18, 2019

At the Opry on September 17, 2019, with Lillie Mae and Devon O'Day

Backstage at the Opry with Michele Capps, Jan Howard, and Jenny Leigh on April 21, 2019

Backstage at the Opry on August 17, 2019, with Gene and Carson Peters who made his Opry debut in 2014 when he was 10

Rhonda Vincent recorded "Like I Could" written by Bobby Tomberlin, Erin Enderlin, and me, and she performed it on Larry's Country Diner on June 26, 2019

Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with Bobby, Erin, and Rhonda on June 28, 2019

In the recording studio with Hall of Fame members Ray Stevens and Bill Anderson who are both part of my new project

In the recording studio working on my new project on May 16, 2019

On the Opry on June 22, 2019, debuting the classic song “Teach Me Tonight" which I recorded for my new project

In the cornfield with Gene, Shannon McCombs, and Ron Harman in the Opry House's Studio A where "Hee Haw" was taped

Receiving the inaugural "Standing Ovation Award" on June 20, 2019, at the "Influencing Women Awards" presented by the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Women in Business

Receiving a hug and congratulations from Terri Williams Nutter, the Executive Director of the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce

Gene and Gus Arrendale on June 20, 2019, at the 2019 "Influencing Women Awards"

Extremely honored that this award will now be named after me to recognize a woman who has created influence and significance in the entertainment industry and has shown the advocacy of other women in her field

Enjoyed seeing my brother Bernie on our trip to Las Vegas in May 2019

And always great to see Tracy Lawrence

Jimmy Fortune, Lee Roy Parnell, Lisa Stewart, and Radney Foster at the "We All Come Together" John Berry and Music Health Alliance Benefit

Anita Cochran and Travis Tritt at the John Berry Benefit on April 23, 2019

A group shot from the John Berry Benefit at City Winery on April 23, 2019

Another group shot - with another group of performers at the John Berry Benefit

My idea to introduce a "surprise" to the Opry audience on April 16, 2019, involved coming out wearing Keith Urban's T-shirt on stage

Getting a hug from Keith as he comes on stage and the audience goes crazy!

So fun to sing one of my songs with Rhonda Vincent on the Opry on April 20, 2019

And honored that Rhonda recently recorded one of my songs!

Proud to have my nephew Cole Seely join me on the Opry stage the night before his race

Gene and Cole at Nissan Stadium for the Supercross event on April 6, 2019

Performing with Carly Pearce on the Opry on March 29, 2019

Congratulating Kelsea Ballerini on her Opry induction on April 16, 2019

A flashback photo from an Opry performance

And one more flashback!

Adam Hambrick, who made his Opry Debut on May 11, 2019, and Ricky Skaggs

In the studio during one of the sessions for my new project on February 27, 2019

Cameron Wallace Tilbury on May 16, 2019

Camo interviewing me for the country music radio show "Nashville Access"

So proud and honored to be represented with Carly Pearce in this display in the "American Currents" exhibit

Dallas Wayne, Mike Terry, and Storme Warren on April 3, 2019

At the "American Currents" exhibit opening reception on March 5, 2019, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

At Ocean Way Studio on February 27, 2019, with Steve Wariner

Two legendary women in country music, Rose Lee Maphis, 96, and Jan Howard, 90

Connie Smith and Lauren Jenkins who made her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 15, 2019

Appearing on WSMV-TV's "Today In Nashville" on April 5, 2019, with my nephew Cole Seely who was in town for the Supercross event

Rehearsing the National Anthem with Exile on April 6, 2019, for the Supercross event at Nissan Stadium

An honor to introduce Matt Stell for his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 27, 2019

Not many guys are taller than Gene - but Matt is at 6-foot-7!

Standing in the Opry Circle on March 29, 2019, with Carly Pearce

David Andersen presenting a portrait he did for me on March 7, 2019

Presenting a segment during the "Country Music Live at the Ryman: A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns" on March 27, 2019

Joining Kathy Mattea, Riders in the Sky, Larry Gatlin, and Ricky Skaggs on the Ryman stage

Celebrating Jan Howard's 90th birthday at the Opry Backstage Grill on March 13, 2019

And proving we can still do our leg stretches!

Backstage at the Opry on March 9, 2019 with Teagan Marie - and my photo in the background

Kane Brown at the American Currents exhibit opening on March 5, 2019

Working on my project at Ocean Way Recording Studio with Ray Stevens, Waylon Payne, Steve Wariner, and Don Cusic

Backstage at the Opry on February 16, 2019 with Gene, Steve Wariner, and Ron Harman

Songwriter Session at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on February 23, 2019, with Tim Atwood

Performing songs I've written during the Hall of Fame Songwriter Session

John Anderson at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 5, 2019

Elizabeth Cook at the Grand Ole Opry on March 8, 2019 - International Women's Day!

Celebrating Jesse McReynolds' 55th anniversary as an Opry member on March 2, 2019

27-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss backstage at the Opry on March 2, 2019

Presenting a gift to Carly Pearce and Michael Ray (that I found at a yard sale!)

Michael Ray was a guest on my Opry segment on February 16, 2019

Taking a selfie with Michael Ray on the Ryman stage on January 25, 2019

And what the photo looked like to us!

Recording a Dallas Wayne song at Ocean Way Recording Studio on February 20, 2019

Performing on the "Grand Ole Opry at Sea" show on January 30, 2019

Hosting two "Grand Ole Opry at Sea" shows on the Country Music Cruise with the Oak Ridge Boys, Chuck Mead, Jimmy Fortune, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, and Ricky Skaggs

Country Music Hall of Fame members Duane Allen of the Oaks and Ricky Skaggs

Ron Harman and Gene Ward on the 2019 Country Music Cruise which traveled to Key West, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Wanda Evans from Alameda, California, on the 2019 Country Music Cruise

Performing on the 2019 Country Music Cruise with Tim Atwood and Moore & Moore

A fun cruise photo with Scott and Emily Frans, Dan Rogers, and Gina Keltner

You can imagine how fun and entertaining this game of Family Feud was!

My team competing with Johnny Lee and his team on the Country Music Cruise on February 2, 2019

Renewing our vows on the 2019 Country Music Cruise along with 15 other couples

Relaxing with Gene after renewing our wedding vows on January 30, 2019

Radio and television host, producer, and writer Lorianne Crook

Cruise Director Jason Venner on the 2019 Country Music Cruise

Gene and I congratulating Mark Wills on January 11, 2019, the night of his induction as a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Presenting Mark Wills with a hand-painted birdhouse I made with "Jacob's Ladder" on the side

The Swon Brothers at the Grand Ole Opry on September 22, 2018

Gene and I celebrating New Year's Eve 2018 at the Nashville Nightlife with Tim and Roxane Atwood

Gina Keltner, Connie Smith, and Vince Gill backstage at the Ryman on December 21, 2018

Congratulating Opry member Ricky Skaggs on his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

Opry member Martina McBride in the dressing room dedicated to Minnie Pearl on July 24, 2018

Hilary Williams backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on October 6, 2018

Such an honor to sing "Here Comes My Baby" at the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony on October 21, 2018

With the West family - Jeremy, Tess, Shelly, Kerry, Dale, Kenna, and Graham - on the day of Dottie's Hall of Fame induction

Hosting the "Dottie West Birthday Bash" at 3rd & Lindsley on October 10, 2018

Singing "Country Sunshine" honoring Dottie West with Bobby Tomberlin, Larry Gatlin, Tess Frizzell, Kenna West, and Nanette Bohannon

Honoring music journalist Robert K. Oermann at the Music Row Storytellers benefit for the Music Health Alliance

Larry Gatlin, Sandy Neese, Robert K. Oermann, Sherod Robertson, and David Ross on October 29, 2018

Waylon Payne backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on November 23, 2018

Singing "Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You" with Waylon, which I recorded with his father Jody Payne

Taping Mike Huckabee's television show on November 2, 2018

Mike Huckabee, Debbie Moore, Carrie Moore, Keith Bilbrey, and Gene Ward

Performing on Mike Huckabee's show on November 2, 2018, with Moore & Moore singing backup

Celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 93rd birthday on October 13, 2018, with Opry members Trace Adkins, Charley Pride, and Riders in the Sky

Norah Lee Allen and Connie Smith at the Opry on August 18, 2018

Lauren Alaina and Steve Wariner at the Opry on November 16, 2018

Connie Smith, Jan Howard, Brenda Lee, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood during Dottie West's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 21, 2018

Opry Entertainment Chief Operating Officer Pete Weien, Mayor David Briley, and Ryman Hospitality Chairman and CEO Colin Reed at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Opry expansion project on October 11, 2018

In the recording studio with Bill Anderson and Don Cusic on December 12, 2018

Back in the recording studio at Ocean Way on January 16, 2019

Performing on the Opry with Norah Lee Allen and Danny Davis on November 30, 2018

The Quebe Sisters and Connie Smith at the Ryman on December 1, 2018

Kathy Mattea backstage at the Ryman on November 30, 2018

Robin and John Berry backstage at the Ryman on December 1, 2018

A dinner at The Chop House on November 26, 2018, to celebrate Jan Howard's Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Awards from the Academy of Local Musicians

A dinner at The Chop House on October 23, 2018, to celebrate great friends Buddy and Billie Cannon, Bobby Tomberlin, Ron Harman, Jan Howard, Vickie Gorney Salas, Bill Anderson, and Jeannie and Bobby Bare

Catching up with Toby Keith backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on December 7, 2018

Catching up with Jeanne Pruett on July 28, 2018, as she celebrated her 45th Opry anniversary

Joining fellow artists onstage at the Ryman Auditorium as Mark Wills is invited to become an Opry member on December 21, 2018

Co-hosting the SOURCE Hall of Fame Awards with Brenda Lee on September 25, 2018, at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Hosting a special SiriusXM show featuring Bill Anderson at the SiriusXM Music City Theatre on October 8, 2018

Longtime friend and fellow Opry member Bill Anderson

Having fun with Jamey Johnson and Rhonda Vincent at a taping of Country's Family Reunion

Filming a scene with Casey James for Phil Vassar and Lonestar's "Not So Silent Night" video on October 30, 2018

Dallas Wayne on July 26, 2018

David Ball on August 31, 2018

Filming the video for Bill Anderson's "Waffle House Christmas" on November 6, 2018

Tanya Tucker, Bill Anderson, Kid Rock, and Gretchen Wilson during the "Waffle House Christmas" video shoot

Tim Atwood and Kathie Lee Gifford at George Shinn's ShinnDig at the Allen Arena on December 14, 2018

Gene Ward and Steve Wariner backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on December 15, 2018

Radney Foster, formerly of the duo Foster & Lloyd, on December 15, 2018

Heidi Newfield, formerly of the group Trick Pony, on December 15, 2018

Opry member Trace Adkins after his Christmas show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort on December 13, 2018

Opry member Patty Loveless backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on April 21, 2018

Taping Bill Cody's WSM show for the release of the Roger Miller tribute album

Dean Miller, Bill Cody, Mary Miller, Randy Hart, and Larry Gatlin on August 31, 2018

"Next Women of Country" show at the City Winery on November 13, 2018

Tara Thompson, Erin Enderlin and Natalie Stovall on November 13, 2018

Garth Brooks, Steve Buchanan, Sally Williams, and Trisha Yearwood on August 21, 2018 for Steve's retirement

Maggie Rose's 50th Opry performance on September 29, 2018

I was extremely honored to receive a 'Star' in the Music City Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville

And August 21, 2018, will always be a very special memory!

Celebrating with Sally Williams and Gina Keltner from the Grand Ole Opry

As I said in my acceptance speech, "I think this will probably be the first time in my career that I won't mind being stepped on"

Surrounded by friends and family at the Star on August 21, 2018

Gene and I took the grandchildren to the Star on September 2, 2018

I was honored to have Trisha as my presenter, and what an outstanding job she did

I cannot thank Trisha enough, and am very grateful for her friendship

Celebrating with Jamie Dailey, Gus Arrendale, Jack Teeler, and Darrin Vincent

Chip Esten, his wife Patty, and Gene helping me celebrate

Sharing a special moment during the ceremony with fellow inductee Brenda Lee

Striking a pose at the Star with Trisha Yearwood and Carly Pearce

With fellow inductees Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, and Ray Stevens

Inductees along with presenters Jonathan Levine (for Ben Folds), Charlie Daniels (for Brenda Lee), Trisha Yearwood (for me), and Ricky Skaggs (for Ray Stevens)

Having fun playing "Match Game" during the CMA Fest on June 7, 2018, with Bill Anderson, Morgan Willett, Chris Kirkpatrick, Charlene Tilton, Tim Rushlow, and host Adam Wurtzel

Bill Anderson said ahead of time that if you can't think of an answer - just say "Boobs"!!

Girlfriend Demetria Kalodimos at the Nashville Nightlife Theatre on June 5, 2018

Girlfriends Carly Pearce and Sally Williams on the Opry stage on June 13, 2018

The talented Tim Atwood at the "Sunday Mornin' Country" show at the Grand Ole Opry House on June 10, 2018

Rehearsing with Tim in the dressing room before the "Sunday Mornin' Country" show

It was an honor to serve as a guest announcer at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game during the CMA Fest on June 9, 2018

Interviews with the press at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

Autographing items with Naomi Judd

Tim Rushlow and mascots Booster (Nashville Sounds baseball), Gnash (Nashville Predators hockey), and T-rac (Tennessee Titans football)

Bill Cody and Naomi Judd at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

Clowning around with Bill Cody

Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and Kenny Sears on May 18, 2018

Receiving the Academy of Local Musicians Hall of Fame Award on June 6, 2018, from Donnie Reed

Back-to-Back with Carly Pearce

Back-to-Back with Charlie Monk

Celebrating Carly Pearce's 50th Opry performance on June 13, 2018

Receiving a Billboard recognition and honor on the Opry on May 4, 2018, for "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is"

Celebrating Charley Pride's 25th Opry anniversary on May 4, 2018

Chip Esten at the Opry on April 14, 2018

Performing on the Saturday night Grand Ole Opry on April 7, 2018

Wearing my vintage Willie tour jacket from the 80's on the Opry to celebrate my new SiriusXM radio show on Willie's Roadhouse

Backstage at the Opry with Linda Davis on April 28, 2018

Fellow Opry members Patty Loveless and Randy Travis on April 21, 2018

At the opening of Ray Stevens' CabaRay dinner theater on January 10, 2018

Appearing on Ray Stevens' television show

At the Dottie West Hall of Fame announcement on March 27, 2018, with Ron Harman, Tess Frizzell Bishop, and Kerry, Kenna, and Dale West

John Berry and Mike Terry on the Opry stage on March 24, 2018

Doing the live "Girl Talk" series with Kalie Short the night of her Opry debut, March 31, 2018

Brooke Eden and her Maltese Yorkie Poodle named Dolly

Catching up with guest Lee Roy Parnell at the Opry on March 2, 2018

Barbara Fairchild visiting backstage at the Opry on March 2, 2018

At the Opry with Darryl Worley and Lee Greenwood on January 20, 2018

At the Opry with the beautiful Maggie Rose on January 27, 2018

Backstage at the Opry with the talented Charlie Worsham on January 20, 2018

Singing "Today I Started Loving You Again" with Charlie Worsham at the Ryman

Carly Pearce on the Grand Ole Opry stage on January 6, 2018

Ron Harman and Chris Janson backstage at the Ryman on January 27, 2018

Don Gibson's wife Bobbi backstage at the Opry on August 19, 2017

Actress Charlene Tilton from the TV show "Dallas" on September 16, 2017

Rita Allison, Carolyn Sells, and Joyce Jackson at the SOURCE Awards on August 22, 2017

Kim Corwin, Jan Howard, and Becky Brown at the R.O.P.E. Awards on October 5, 2017

I'm honored to be represented at the Opry City Stage in New York City's Times Square

And likewise I was honored to be part of the grand opening celebration for Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Singing at the concert for the opening of Ole Red on September 30, 2017

My view of the crowd that was on hand in Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry on August 20, 2017, for a special Opry Total Eclipse Show

New Year's Eve show on December 31, 2017, at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson with Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke, Bill Anderson, T.G. Sheppard, and Moore & Moore

Sharing some laughs with Buck White on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry

Celebrating Halloween at the Opry on October 31, 2017, with Gene Ward, Nora Lee Allen, and Dan Rogers

Opry sisters Dolly and Reba backstage at the Opry on September 22, 2017

With Gene Watson showing our Entertainer of the Year awards to Mac Wiseman at the R.O.P.E. banquet on October 5, 2017

Steve, Sally, Lorrie, and Bill were on hand to honor me at the NATD Gala on November 14, 2017 - and I was very honored by that!

With fellow NATD honorees David Corlew, Barbara Hubbard, Charley Pride, Bobby Roberts, and Sean Henry at the Hermitage Hotel

Enjoyed performing as part of the Heart of Texas Road Show on October 21, 2017

An honor to have my "Written In Song" album named as one of 2017's top picks in Country Music People Magazine

Brad Paisley at the Opry on October 1, 2017, to raise money for Band Against Cancer with Sarah Cannon

Celebrating Chris Young's Opry induction with Gene on October 17, 2017

Naomi Judd at the Grand Ole Opry on December 9, 2017

Wynonna and Gene on the night of my 50th Opry anniversary

Wynonna checking out a photo from the past....

....and commenting on my cleavage :)

Bill Anderson congratulating me on becoming a 50-year Opry member

A very special night and very special memories

Reflecting back on 50 wonderful years at the Opry

Singing "You Can't Make Old Friends" with Tim Atwood

Walking out on the stage to celebrate my 50th Opry anniversary!

September 16, 2017, was 50 years to the day from when I became an Opry member!

Celebrating 50 years on the Opry stage with Bill Anderson and Sally Williams

Opry Entainment Group's Michael Guth and Sally Williams along with Bill Anderson

Music City Walk of Fame Induction for the legendary Lula C. Naff

Sally Williams at the Music City Walk of Fame Induction on September 14, 2017

Carolyn McClain and Paula Murrell at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater on June 14, 2017

Presley White, Giana White, and Gina White in Columbia City, Indiana, on June 17, 2017

Grammy and CMA-honored vocalist Kathy Mattea on August 26, 2017

Friend Carolyn McClain backstage at the Opry on August 19, 2017

Mark Wills taking a selfie with me on the Opry on July 22, 2017

Gene Ward, Kenny Sears, and Miss Minnie in my Opry dressing room

Performing on the Opry on July 4, 2017

Backstage at the Opry on July 22, 2017, with Sylvia who was celebrating the 35th anniversary of "Nobody" going to No. 1

Charlie Worsham at the Opry on July 22, 2017

Performing on the Opry on July 29, 2017

Singer and songwriter Brandy Clark at the Opry on June 9, 2017

Michele, Margie, Carrie, and Debbie on June 9, 2017

Proud to be part of the 2017 CMA Music Festival

Proud to call Bill Cody a longtime friend

Performing on the Durango Music Spot stage in the Music City Center on June 9, 2017

It's always fun to perform with Debbie and Carrie Moore!

Moore & Moore's 20th anniversary fan club party at the Nashville Palace on June 7, 2017

Carolyn McClain along with Roxane and Tim Atwood on June 7, 2017

Reba McEntire at the City of Hope Celebrity Software Game on June 10, 2017

Spending time with Eddie Stubbs on his WSM radio show on April 26, 2017

Remembering Miss Minnie with Jan Howard on June 3, 2017

Zach Gonzalez, guitar player for Tracy Byrd, at the Opry on June 10, 2017

Supporting the Nashville Predators hockey team on June 2, 2017

After singing "Catfish John"...I caught this catfish on stage!

Backstage at the Opry with the Predators' mascot Gnash

Cheering for the Nashville Predators!!

When a hug from the real Alan Jackson isn't possible, this one has to do!

Jan Howard and Sally Williams backstage at the Opry on June 3, 2017

Honoring Stu Phillips on his 50th Opry anniversary on June 3, 2017

Stu Phillips and his beautiful wife Aldona

Dinner in Harrrisburg, PA at the Progress Inn on April 24, 2017

PA Representative Kathy Rapp and her assistant Lori Clark treated us so well!

Honored by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 23, 2017

Honored by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on April 25, 2017

Singer and songwriter Don Ellis at the Opry on June 2, 2017

Singer and songwriter Eric Paslay at the Opry on June 10, 2017

Girlfriend Carly Pearce

Girlfriend Shannon McCombs

The group Midland's Grand Ole Opry debut on April 8, 2017

Mark Wills and Joe Diffie at the Opry on May 12, 2017

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage on April 4, 2017

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage on April 15, 2017

Performing on the Opry with Nora Lee Allen and Danny Davis on April 4, 2017

Thanks Chris Hollo for this great Opry performance photo!

Ryan Kinder at the Opry on March 18, 2017

Emily West at the Opry on April 1, 2017

Bill Anderson and Gene Watson at the Country's Family Reunion taping on March 22, 2017

Webster Public Relations and CMA Legendary Lunch on February 22, 2017

Moved and honored by the Opry audience's light show on March 31, 2017

Performing "Every Time Two Fools Collide" with Larry Gatlin on March 9, 2017, on the Opry Country Classics Show

Helping induct Dailey & Vincent as the newest Opry members on March 11, 2017

So happy and so proud that Jamie and Darrin are now part of the Opry family!!

Radio interview with Charlie Monk

Nancy Comic Strip on March 7, 2017 - Thanks Guy Gilchrist!!

Gene and Craig Campbell backstage at the Opry on March 11, 2017

Wanda Jackson backstage at the Opry on February 24, 2017

Catching up with class act Tracy Lawrence on his show on February 15, 2017

Having lunch with Ann Warden, the first friend I made in Nashville back in 1965

Singing "Honky Tonk Angels" backstage at the Opry with Crystal Gayle and Sunny Sweeney on February 10, 2017

Award-winning bluegrass artist Claire Lynch at the Opry on February 10, 2017

Randy Travis tribute on February 8, 2017, at the Bridgestone Arena with Dailey & Vincent, John Conlee, and other Opry members

Joining Opry members to sing "I'll Fly Away" during the tribute to Randy Travis

Crystal Gayle's Opry induction at the Ryman on January 21, 2017

Talking about my new CD "Written in Song" on WSM in January 2017

Singing with Bill Anderson, Gene Watson, Mark Wills, and Johnny Counterfit

With the entire cast of performers on the 2017 Country's Family Reunion Cruise

Sharing a story on the cruise with Bill Anderson and Gene Watson

And sharing one of many laughs with them!

Making a cameo appearance on the Larry's Country Diner show on the cruise with Gene (as Gus) and the real Gus Arrendale

Singing on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise on February 3, 2017

Signing autographs for fans on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise on January 30, 2017

As the song says, you can't make old friends!

Performing one of the songs from my new CD with Mark Wills looking on

Performing on the cruise with Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent in the background

Singing the Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky hit "A Dear John Letter" as a tribute to them

Showing Bill and the audience a ring that Jean Shepard gave me many years ago and sharing the story behind it

So proud and fun to share the stage with all of these entertainers on the 2017 Country's Family Reunion Cruise

Carolyn McClain, Gene, and Ron Harman on the Cruise on January 30, 2017

"Written in Song" was officially released on Friday, January 13, 2017

Singing "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" - a hit for Irma Thomas and the first song I wrote that was recorded by an artist

What a special evening at 3rd & Lindsley on January 10, 2010, to celebrate "Written in Song"

Thanks to Ruth Elkins and Roxane Atwood who were a huge help at the CD Release Party

Performing at the tribute show for Jean Shepard on November 20, 2016, at the Nashville Palace

Singing "Dear John" as a tribute to Jean with Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry member Bill Anderson

Bobby Tomberlin, Sylvia, and Jan Howard on October 28, 2016

Performing with Kenny and Tess Sears and Danny Davis at my CD Release Party

Opry at the Ryman on December 9, 2016

Enjoying time with Opry Dog Charlie on December 12, 2016

Having fun singing with Tim Atwood on December 31, 2016

Performing on New Year's Eve for the second year at the Opry Backstage Grill

New Year's Eve 2016 with Toni, Corey, and Ryman Frizzell and Gene

At the Nashville Nightlife on October 27, 2016, with Gene, Ron Harman, and Ryman, Toni, and Corey Frizzell

Kirt Webster from Webster & Associates, my hard-working publicity firm

Ron Harman and Kerry West on August 30, 2016, with a cross we placed in memory of Dottie West - her car accident happened at this site 25 years ago on August 30, 1991

Having fun as the "Springer Mountain Farms Chick" and Gene as Gus Arrendale!

Trying to sing a serious song as a chicken!

Another photo from Halloween 2016 on the Opry stage

British singer and songwriter Lucie Silvas at the Opry on October 29, 2016

A recording session in 1966 - and a recording session 50 years later in 2016

July 23, 2016, marked the 50th anniversary of "Don't Touch Me" hitting No. 1 in Record World for two weeks

An Opry flashback to September 28, 2010, when the Opry House reopened after the May 2010 flood

Celebrating with Opry members Jesse McReynolds, Josh Turner, Bill Anderson, and Ketch Secor from Old Crow Medicine Show

Opry security guard Robbie, artist JT Hodges, and I share the same birthday (July 6th) and here we're sharing a cake backstage

Performing on the Opry stage with Marty Slayton and Danny Davis on my birthday

I celebrate the entire month of July!

Fun Jeopardy!

Great birthday publicity haha!

More birthday fun with the Golden Arches!

Wade Hayes on my birthday, July 6, 2016

My fiddle player and friend Kenny Sears - and my friend Carolyn got in on the photo too

Thanks so much to Gus Arrendale at Springer Mountain Farms for all he has done to support country music and its artists!

Tess and Kenny Sears on June 13, 2016 - and Dawn's spirit is with us too!

Corrie brings much enjoyment to Gene and me at the Ward household

Corrie wrote a letter to Gus Arrendale regarding food she was being fed that wasn't made with Springer Mountain Farms chicken!

Taken by a great photographer, Alan Mercer, and thanks also to Larry Ferguson!

Another photo I love that was taken by Alan - thanks so much!

Jody Miller and Jan Howard on November 20, 2016, at the Nashville Palace

Singing with Jan Howard, Jody Miller, and Leona Williams at the Jean Shepard tribute show

Mrs. Claus and Gene at the Ryman Auditorium on December 9, 2016

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman in my red boots!

Backstage at the Ryman with the group Exile on Veterans Day - November 11, 2016

Riding on Gene's firetruck in the Donelson Christmas parade on December 4, 2016

Ryman Shafer Frizzell has brought so much joy to our lives!

Corey, Toni, and Ryman Frizzell on stage at the Nashville Nightlife Theater on October 27, 2016

Congratulating new Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels on the night of his induction, October 16, 2016

It was also wonderful to see Fred Foster, my producer, be inducted into the Hall of Fame during that same Medallion Ceremony

Congratulating new Hall of Fame member and fellow Grand Ole Opry member Randy Travis

It was good to see Randy laugh again! And what an incredible version of "Amazing Grace"!

Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry member Roy Clark at the Opry on October 15, 2016

Singer, actor, author, comedian, musician, musical director, and band leader Paul Shaffer on January 5, 2017

Dean Miller on January 10, 2017

Jan Howard on January 10, 2017

Longtime friend Dianne Sherrill on her birthday, September 3, 2016

Rylee Scott, Hillary Scott, and their mother Linda Davis on October 25, 2016



Abby Huntsman from Fox News on July 2, 2016

Interview for Fox News Channel's Proud American Series

Friends Jan Howard, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, and Tim Atwood

At WSM with Bill Cody and Charlie Mattos on November 9, 2016

Mr. Acuff and Miss Minnie on October 8, 2016

Rhonda Vincent and Miss Minnie backstage at the Opry on April 30, 2016

October 2016 show in Branson, Missouri, with T.G. and David

Performing with David Frizzell at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater

At the Opry on August 10, 2016 with Mary Sarah, a semifinalist on "The Voice"

Telling Mary Sarah a "girlfriend story" backstage at the Opry

Kelly Lang and Marie Osmond backstage at the Opry on October 22, 2016

"H.O.L.Y." songwriter and PA native Nate Cyphert backstage at the Opry on July 30, 2016

July 2016 show at Music Ranch in Montana

New Year's Eve 2016 show at the Opry Backstage Grill in Nashville

August 2016 show at the Truman Lake Opry in Missouri

September 2016 show at the Sugar Creek Casino in Oklahoma

Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Gene, and John Nicholson recording "Senses" on June 26, 2016

Having fun with Carly Pearce and The Whites on the Grand Ole Opry on June 4, 2016

On my birthday, July 6, 2016, with friend Corey Frizzell who presented me this amazing portrait he created using only a No. 2 pencil

In May 2016 when Gene and I traveled to Las Vegas to see my great-nephew Cole Seely race

Signing Dottie's mural at The Row restaurant that shows Jan, Dottie, and me recording "We're Still Hangin' In There Ain't We Jessi"

T.G. Sheppard and Moe Bandy at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre in November 2015

Marie Osmond backstage at the CMA Music Festival in June 2016

Mo Pitney backstage at the Opry in April 2015

Kimberly Williams backstage at the Opry on June 11, 2016

Gene and our new cat named Corrie

Girlfriends Carly Pearce, Cheryl White, and Sharon White on June 4, 2016

Danielle and Cole in Las Vegas during his race there on May 7, 2016

Hall of Fame member Charley Pride on the Opry on June 10, 2016

Singing "The Bottle Let Me Down" with Norah Lee Allen and Danny Davis on June 22, 2016

"Girl Talk" with Nan Kelley, Brenda Lee, and Holly Williams on the CMA Close Up Stage

Reliving some old memories during the CMA Music Festival on June 10, 2016

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery backstage at the Opry on June 10, 2016

Backstage at the Opry with Hall of Fame member Roy Clark on June 24, 2016

Talking with Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson on the Grand Ole Opry on April 29, 2016

Shelly and Dale West at my songwriter's night at the Opry Backstage Grill on July 8, 2015

Sporting my nephew Cole Seely's Supercross racing jersey on the Opry!

Singing a duet with Danny Davis on the Opry on May 10, 2016

Guesting on the Tuesday Night Opry warm-up show on May 10, 2016

Sharing stories and laughs with host and longtime friend Larry Gatlin

Guest Jackie Lee on the Opry segment I'm hosting on April 23, 2016

Backstage at the Opry with the Harman family from Pennsylvania on April 23, 2016

Recording songs I wrote for my new CD titled "Written In Song" on March 17, 2016

In the recording studio with Dug Grieves (guitar), John Nicholson (engineer), Eddie Bayers (drums), Tim Atwood (piano), Jimmy Capps (guitar), Danny Davis (bass), Tommy White (steel), and Kenny Sears (fiddle)

Jan Howard and Tess Sears at the recording studio on June 13, 2016

Taking a fun selfie with Tess Sears, daughter of Kenny and Dawn Sears

Cindy Smith Moore and Tim Atwood at the Celebrity Waiters Dinner for the Murfreesboro Exchange Club on April 7, 2016

Someone said that with me in between Cowboy Troy and Darryl Worley, we look like the Batman building!

Raising money to benefit The Family Center with friend Stella Parton

It's me - and me!!

Lee Greenwood and Charlie Daniels, a 2016 inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame

Taping the international Phil Mack Country Show on April 11, 2016

Webster Public Relations client dinner on May 18, 2016

Webster Public Relations and CMA second annual legendary lunch on February 8, 2016

Artist, accordionist, and author LynnMarie

New Zealand radio and television broadcaster Mark Leishman

Tracy Lawrence backstage at the Opry on March 12, 2016

ESPN basketball sportscaster and former head coach Dick Vitale

Taking my very first selfie - backstage at the Opry of course!

Singing "Don't Touch Me" on the Opry on March 12, 2016 - exactly 50 years to the day after I recorded it!

I was honored to be a guest on Joey Canyon's show which is taped in Denver

Performing on "The Joey Canyon Show" on January 18, 2016

Sharing stories with Dean Miller and Joey Canyon

Talking with Joey Canyon on his TV show seen on RFD-TV

Doug Stone on January 18, 2016, in Denver, Colorado

New Year's Eve 2015 with Bobby Tomberlin, Sylvia, and Jimmy Fortune

At the Ryman with Gene, Jan Howard, and Ron Harman on December 17, 2015, for Vince Gill and Amy Grant's Christmas Show

William Michael Morgan backstage at the Ryman on December 12, 2015

Actress and singer Florence Henderson, whose career has spanned six decades

Backstage at the Opry on October 31, 2015, with Gene, Marcia Campbell, and Billy Thomas

At the Opry Backstage Grill on October 28, 2015, with Gene, Toni and Corey Frizzell, Kristen Bearfield, Ryan Joseph, and Ron Harman

Hosting the Midnite Jamboree on October 17, 2015, with Bobby Tomberlin, Sylvia, Tim Atwood, Billy Yates, Jackie Lee, and Jack Midkiff

Bobby Tomberlin and Sylvia at R.O.P.E.'s annual banquet and show on October 1, 2015

With John Conlee and Kelly Lang on Channel 5's OpenLine hosted by Carrie Sharp on September 28, 2015

Singing "Happy Birthday" to the Opry on the 90th birthday celebration!

So proud to be among this group of female members of the Grand Ole Opry!

Performing on October 2, 2015, during the Opry's 90th birthday celebration weekend

Robin Roberts at the Opry on October 3, 2015

October 2015 Homecoming at Lincoln Memorial University where Gene graduated in 1956

Gene and me with the Opry's 90th birthday cake on October 2, 2015

Receiving a kiss from Phil Vassar on the Opry stage on September 18, 2015

Backstage at the Opry with Darryl Worley on September 19, 2015

Charlie Worsham backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on September 26, 2015

Manager Tony Finkbeiner and singer/songwriter Justin Fabus at the Crawford County Fair on August 25, 2015

Jennifer O'Brien Enoch and Rose Lee Maphis at the Opry on August 29, 2015

Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, and Jan Howard at Cafe Lula at The Ryman on June 8, 2015

Legendary steel guitarist Buddy Emmons who we lost on July 21, 2015

Elvis' piano at historic RCA Studio B with Gene and tour guide Ron Harman on August 15, 2015

Performing on August 25, 2015, at the Crawford County Fair in Meadville, Pennsylvania - my hometown area!

How fun to do an "Opry Circle Throwdown" with The Willis Clan who had opened the show

Backstage at the Opry with Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Vince Gill

Performing on the Grand Ole Opry on July 14, 2015

Chris Janson backstage at the Opry on July 14, 2015

Steve Gatlin and Eric Marcum on July 14, 2015, during an interview on WSM 650 AM

Jimmy Wayne at the Opry on June 20, 2015

Legendary songwriters Whitey Shafer and Dallas Frazier on June 9, 2015

I referred to us as "The Pointless Sisters" on the Opry - Pam, Jan, Lorrie, and me

Having a good laugh on the Opry stage with friends Pam Tillis and Jan Howard

Gene and me the night of the George Jones Museum opening on April 23, 2015

Eddie Stubbs with a microphone I presented to him on June 23, 2015, in honor of his 25th Opry anniversary

Musicians for the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam that I was honored to be part of on August 12, 2015

Rehearsals for the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam with Chip Esten, Jimmy Hall, and Lee Roy Parnell

Two friends and very talented singers, Holly Pitney and her brother Mo

Longtime friend and 2015 inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, Keith Bilbrey

It was an honor to fill in for Larry Black and host a taping of Larry's Country Diner on August 4, 2015

I even got my own special apron!

Gus Arrendale from Spring Mountain Farms which has the best chicken anywhere!

Thanks to Gus Arrendale for my special egg!

Performing "All My Ex's Live In Texas" for Whitey Shafer at the Nashville Palace

Thanks to everyone who voted and allowed me to win this contest again!

We miss her every day

My last photo taken with Cheyenne

Sean Hannity on August 12, 2015

Wynonna and Gene on August 12, 2015

Canadian Brett Kissel at the Opry on August 29, 2015

Gene and Dolly at the Ryman Auditorium on August 1, 2015 for Dolly's show

With Gene at the Opry on May 23, 2015

With Gene in what we call the "Garth Cart"

So appreciative to Billy Yates for once again letting me be part of his wonderful benefit!

And always an honor to share the stage with friend Moe Bandy!

At the Opry with Elizabeth Hasselbeck on May 30, 2015

Gene and Mike Huckabee on May 20, 2015

My first time to sing at the Bluebird Cafe on June 11, 2015

What an thrill to perform with Billy Yates, Jimmy Fortune, and Mo Pitney!!

Ray Stevens at the Opry on April 18, 2015

Lunch with Rhonda Vincent at Hadley's in Hermitage on May 14, 2015

Singing with Lorrie Morgan at the Opry on May 15, 2015

Having some fun with Lorrie at the Opry while Eddie Stubbs is announcing

Group photo at the George Jones Museum opening (courtesy Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Kelly Lang, Jan Howard, and Michele Capps on March 18, 2015, at the Nashville Palace

Backstage at the Opry with Gary Morris on March 21, 2015

Moe Bandy and Bill Cody at the George Jones Museum opening on April 23, 2015

Becky Hobbs at the Nashville Palace on March 18, 2015

Whitey Shafer at the Nashville Palace on March 18, 2015

Lukas Nelson at the Ryman on March 3, 2015

Bobbie Nelson and Paul English at the Ryman on March 3, 2015

Legends Lunch on February 25, 2015, at The Palm Restaurant

Gene and Tanya Tucker at The Palm Restaurant in Nashville

Gene Ward and Eric Close (the Mayor on the TV show "Nashville") on February 28, 2015

Jim Ed Brown and Crystal Gayle at the Opry on February 21, 2015

Backstage at the Opry on February 20, 2015, with Duane Allen, Jim Ed Brown, Jimmy Wayne, and Chris Janson

Cruisin' with Rhonda Vincent, Moe Bandy, Johnny Lee, Mark Wills, T.G. Sheppard, and Kelly Lang

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care!

The whole gang with their new pajamas!

Granddaddy Gene and GiAnna fixing ornaments for the tree!

Cheyenne saying a prayer on Christmas Day for all the less fortunate puppy dogs

Singing on the cruise ship with Rhonda Vincent, Kelly Lang, and Teea Goans

I'm thinking we should bill ourselves as "The Pointless Sisters"!

With Bill Anderson during the autograph signing on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise

The one and only Nadine from "Larry's Country Diner"!

Performing on the first show of the Country's Family Reunion Cruise

The incredible Rhonda Vincent!

Our final show on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise which sailed from January 31, 2015 to February 7, 2015

I was so proud and honored to be part of this group of performers!

Bill Anderson, Gene Watson, Nadine (Mona Brown), and Rhonda Vincent

More funny faces with Rhonda, Moe Bandy, Gene, and Nadine

Mark Wills on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise on February 1, 2015

Gene Watson on the Country's Family Reunion Cruise on February 6, 2015

Mac Davis on February 14, 2015, after his show at the Franklin Theatre

Jan Howard, Kenny Rogers, and Shelly West on January 15, 2015, before Kenny's concert with the Nashville Symphony

Husband Gene Ward

Keyboard player Tim Atwood

So happy for "The Voice" winner, Craig Wayne Boyd, as he makes his Opry debut on January 3, 2014

Singing Dottie West's "Here Comes My Baby" on the Grand Ole Opry 50 years after it was a hit for Dottie

Honored to perform and celebrate here on New Year's Eve 2014

Ringing in 2015 with Gene and Carolyn at the Nashville Nightlife

At the Guinness Academy in Ireland with Moore & Moore in November 2014

The perfect Guinness shirt made for Miss Country Soul

Kacey Musgraves at the Ryman on December 14, 2014

Kree Harrison at the Ryman on December 14, 2014

Jean Shepard and Shelly West in the "Women of Country" dressing room at the Opry

Me as a "Rich Witch" for Halloween in 2014

The West family onstage during a tribute to Dottie West I performed on October 25, 2014

Dale, Shelly, and Kerry West - the children of Dottie and Bill West

Performing with the wonderful Opry backup singers on September 20, 2014

Keith Bilbrey and Gene at the R.O.P.E. dinner and show on October 2, 2014

Backstage at the Opry with Trace Adkins and Gene on September 16, 2014

Celebrating my 47th Opry Anniversary with Ron Harman on September 16, 2014

Jimmy Fortune on July 21, 2014

J.T. Hodges on August 1, 2014

K.T. Oslin backstage at the Ryman Opry show on November 29, 2014

Dueting with Danny Davis on the Grand Ole Opry on July 10, 2014

Triple trouble - Jimmy Fortune, Gene Watson, and Moe Bandy

Chadley Brassfield and Charles Pevahouse from the group Brassfield Aly on June 28, 2014

Sweethearts Of The Rodeo - sisters Kristine Arnold and Janis Oliver

So honored to receive a standing ovation from the audience during this Alaska cruise show

Having fun on the Larry's Country Diner and Country's Family Reunion Cruise

On the Alaska cruise with Bill Anderson, Jamie Dailey, and Darrin Vincent on July 20, 2014

Performing with the beautiful and talented Joey Feek (of Joey + Rory) looking on

Sharing the stage with the handsome and talented Jamie Dailey (of Dailey and Vincent)

Performing with Bill Anderson during the Alaksa cruise on July 25, 2014

Bill Anderson at the annual R.O.P.E. dinner and show on October 2, 2014

My friend and neighbor Carolyn McClain who you can often hearing me discussing in my stage routine

The very funny Nadine (aka Mona Brown) from Larry's Country Diner

Dinner on the Alaska cruise with Ron Harman, Carolyn McClain, and Gene on July 19, 2014

Performing with Bill Anderson and the other artists during the last show of the Alaska cruise

Great nephew Cole Seely's billboard in Las Vegas in May 2014

Poster for shows performed in Ireland in November 2014

Debbie and Carrie Moore and Shawn Camp on June 6, 2014

Don and Ann Warden on July 6, 2014

Jimmy Wayne on July 29, 2014

Janelle Arthur on July 5, 2014

Krystal Keith's Opry debut on July 9, 2014

Krystal Keith, her dad Toby Keith, and Gene Ward

Vince Gill on July 5, 2014

Little Jimmy Dickens and Kenny Sears on July 5, 2014

Linda Davis on May 15, 2014

Kenny Sears and Fiddlin' Carson Peters on May 10, 2014

Mark Wills backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on May 31, 2014

A Kansas State Fair poster from 1974

Girlfriends Connie Smith and Paulette Carlson at the Opry on April 5, 2014

Friend Aslak Gjennestad from Norway backstage at the Opry on April 5, 2014

Patty Loveless at the Opry on March 28, 2014

Rhonda Vincent at the Opry on April 5, 2014

With Gene and Andy Griggs at the Opry on March 29, 2014

Andy and me singing "Today I Started Loving You Again" in the backstage hallway at the Opry

The Memory Garden in my yard in late March 2014 - I think spring has arrived!

GiAnna eating - and loving - her peanut butter sandwich!

Opry cast celebrating the Opry House's 40th anniversary on Saturday, March 15, 2014

I'm proud to have performed when the Opry House opened on March 16, 1974 - and again 40 years later!

Very proud of this award! Thanks to all who voted for me!

I received my award during the Grand Ole Opry show on Saturday, March 29, 2014

Performing at the Nashville Palace for a benefit show on March 23, 2014

Sharing the Nashville Palace stage with friends Diane Berry and Ben Hall

Two of my favorite musicians and singers to perform with, Ben Hall and Diane Berry

Visiting Southfork Ranch from the TV show "Dallas" with friends Lee and Becca Thompson

Talented singer and songwriter Kim Richey at the Opry on March 21, 2014

Dan Truman, Ron Harman, Gene, Shannon McCombs, and Kenny Sears on March 15, 2014

Chaley Rose from the TV show "Nashville" on March 22, 2014

CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton

Bill Anderson and Vicki with Gene and me

U.S. Air Force Academy country band Wild Blue Country at the Opry on March 22, 2014

Legendary newsman and guest Opry announcer Dan Rather on March 21, 2014

Lennon and Maisy from the TV show "Nashville" on March 15, 2014

Dr. Ralph Stanley with Gene and me at the Opry on March 1, 2014

Catching up with girlfriend Lorrie Morgan at the Opry on March 1, 2014

Celebrating the 50th Opry Anniversary for Jesse McReynolds on March 1, 2014

Brian Kilmeade at the Opry on February 22, 2014

Joel Crouse at the Opry on February 21, 2014

Chris Janson at the Opry on February 22, 2014

Mel Tillis and Gene at the Opry on February 21, 2014

Charlie Monk along with Debbie and Carrie Moore on February 7, 2014

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, also known as Dan + Shay

Jewel and her Dad at the Opry on January 24, 2014

Craig Morgan at the Opry on January 24, 2014

Bobby Tomberlin and Little Jimmy Dickens at the Opry on February 15, 2014

Ronnie Milsap and Keith Bilbrey backstage at the Opry

Garth Brooks and Jim Ed Brown with Gene and me at the Hall of Fame

Brassfield Aly at the Opry Backstage Grill on January 24, 2014

The reception after Jimmy Capps' January 28, 2014, induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame

Jean Shepard at the Opry on January 18, 2014

Dean Miller at the Grand Ole Opry on January 18, 2014

My new look for 2014 with a rose on my knee!

At John A's Restaurant with Jim Ed Brown and Mickey Gilley on January 13, 2014

The "Women In Country" 1993 TV special

This photo from the "Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" is displayed at John A's in Nashville

From March 2013: A program to honor Dottie West at the Hall of Fame with Shelly West, Red Lane, John Rumble, and Steve Wariner

From the past: Eastwind with Jimmy Cochran, Maria Rose, Buzz Kenly, Dave Davies and Jack Greene

Taking Cheyenne for a stroll along the ocean

Celebrating New Years Eve with Diana and Kenny at the Nashville Nightlife

Celebrating Christmas 2013

Presenting Bill Anderson with a rock I painted for him that says "We're friends. It is written in stone."

Performing with Leona Williams, Jan Howard, Jeanne Pruett, Janie Fricke, and Emmylou Harris at "Playin' Possum - The Final No Show"

Artists on the George Jones tribute show at the Bridgestone Arena on November 22, 2013

Girlfriend and great singer Kelly Lang

CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert

Hillary Scott, Linda Davis, and little Eisele Kaye Tyrrell backstage at the Opry on October 25, 2013

Chadley Brassfield of Brassfield Aly and Jessie Pennington at the Opry on October 25, 2013

Jack and I serving as presenters at the 7th Annual CMA Awards in 1973

Presenting the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award to the Statler Brothers

Ernest Tubb and Tanya Tucker wearing a dress she later gave me

Marvin West, Johnny Russesll, Alex Houston, Helen Cornelius, Jim Ed Brown, and Carolyn McCarter

Gene, Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, and Barry Gibb backstage at the Opry on October 30, 2013

Lee Roy, Elaine Roy, and Eddie Stubbs at The Roys' Opry debut at the Ryman on November 1, 2013

Helen Cornelius at a show in Alma, Arkansas, on October 19, 2013

Halloween 2013 and Cheyenne is saying "The treats better be good!'

Jack Greene and Faron Young

A "Family Reunion" gathering

At the R.O.P.E. Banquet on October 3, 2013, with Ron Harman, Bobby Tomberlin, Jan Howard, Michael Bonagura, Debbie Moore, and Randy Alan

Bradley Brassfield of Brassfield Aly at the Opry Backstage Grill

David Church backstage at the Opry

Charlie Monk at the R.O.P.E. Breakfast on June 5, 2013

Performing on the Opry on Friday night, June 21, 2013

Performing on the Opry on Saturday night, June 22, 2013

A photo Roxane Atwood took of Gene and me with Maxine and Bonnie of The Browns backstage at the Opry on August 10, 2013

A photo Carrie Moore took of Gene and me riding the pink golf cart at the Delta Fair in Delta, Ontario, Canada

Arriving in North Carolina after Cheyenne's first plane trip on September 4, 2013

With Ernest Tubb attending the Decca Records party at Bradley's Barn for the 43rd Opry anniversary in October 1968

GiAnna's first birthday on October 17, 2013

Gene and me enjoying some time with Arden and her little brother Hagan in September 2013

The dress I wore when I received my Grammy Award is now on display at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville

Christian Scalise in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on June 9, 2013

A photo taken by Kelly Lang at Renfro Valley, Kentucky, on August 16, 2013

Striking Matches (Justin Davis and Sarah Zimmermann) at the Opry on August 6, 2013

An interview about the 50th anniversary since I received the "Most Promising Female Artist" award from the organization that became the Academy of Country Music

Lisa Lee from the Academy of Country Music on June 28, 2013

Sheri Easter at the Opry on August 3, 2013

Performing a duet on the Opry with Tim Atwood on June 22, 2013

Mark Chesnutt at the Opry on April 26, 2013

Debbie Moore, Philomena Begley from Ireland, and Carrie Moore at the Nashville Nightlife on April 22, 2013

Celebrating Ryan Joseph's birthday on May 20, 2013, at Outback with Charlie and Nan Kelley, Gene, Helen Cornelius, Jan Howard, Ron Harman, and Dee-Dee Ogrodny

WSM/Opry announcer and Country Music DJ Hall of Fame member Bill Cody on May 25, 2013

Gene had to visit Lambeau Field in June 2013 since we were in Green Bay

Enjoying Kevin's boat on Old Hickory Lake with Beth and GiAnna

David Frizzell and Shelly West at the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum on June 3, 2013

U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, Ayla Brown, and Jan at the Opry on May 26, 2013

Gene and my brother Bernie in May 2013

We met up with Bernie and Barb to see my great-nephew Cole Seely's race in Las Vegas

Kissing a bear in Long Beach

As you can see, it just wasn't possible for Gene to have a good time in Vegas

GiAnna, with a cute "say what?" expression

Holding Hagan Ward Bolinger, born on April 12, 2013, and Gene holding Arden Sue Bolinger

A flashback photo to the first Fan Fair held April 12-15, 1972, at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium

A pair of Genes - Ward and Watson - on March 10, 2013, at a show in Kerrville, Texas

Ralph Stanley backstage at the Opry on May 11, 2013

Jan Howard at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on March 16, 2013

Sara Haze performed on the Opry segment I hosted on May 10, 2013

Charlie Worsham, who I introduced on the Opry on March 2, 2013

Hosting the Midnite Jamboree on March 16, 2013, two days after losing Jack Greene

Photos taken by Jerry Overcast during the Midnite Jamboree tribute to Jack Greene

Michele Voan Capps, Gene, and Ryan Joseph on March 22, 2013

Kenny Sears, Mackenzie and Terri Williams Nutter on February 23, 2013

The amazing Gene Watson

On the Country's Family Reunion and Larry's Country Diner Cruise

Chip Esten (Deacon on the "Nashville" TV show) and Eddie Stubbs

Clare Bowen (Scarlett on the "Nashville" TV show)

Making my attempt at painting the Nashville skyline

Gene being honored as a lifetime member of the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce in January 2013

Cheyenne and GiAnna out for a stroll

GiAnna at Midnight on New Year's Eve

Backstage at the Ryman with Gene on December 22, 2012

Doing it "The Cowboy Way" with Too Slim and Gene

Having some Halloween fun with girlfriends at the Nashville Nightlife

Gene and Carolyn McClain on Halloween

Performing at the Nashville Nightlife on Halloween night in 2012

Advertising a show with T.G. at the Isle of Capri Casino in Lula, Mississippi

Janie Fricke who performed on the Opry on October 20, 2012

Brenda Lee backstage at the Opry House on October 22, 2012

Sharing stories and memories at a benefit for The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation on October 22, 2012

Remembering Cousin Minnie Pearl as we celebrated her 100th birthday on October 25, 2012

Charles Esten (Deacon on the "Nashville" TV show) making his Opry debut on November 10, 2012

A glimpse of me on the premiere episode of the ABC-TV show "Nashville" on October 10, 2012

Precious little GiAnna Beth Ward, a new addition to our family in October 2012

Grammy and Granddaddy at GiAnna's arrival home

It's always fun to appear on Bill Cody's morning WSM show which I did on September 14, 2012

I was honored to be Eddie Stubbs' guest for his "Intimate Evening" WSM program on September 17, 2012

Eddie Stubbs at The Time Jumpers' show on September 10, 2012

Painting the mural in Donelson titled "In Concert" on September 20, 2012

Helen Cornelius and I are having fun as we paint the Opry barn

Standing at the mural located along Lebanon Road with Gene, Carolyn McClain, and Ron Harman

I've just added my name to the mural!

Pointing out my work to fellow Opry member Bill Anderson

Gene and Ron Harman at a signing in the Opry Shop on Saturday, September 15, 2012

At a Predators hockey game in October 2008 with Amber Hayes, Helen Cornelius, and Helen's daughter Christy

Cheyenne checking out the motorhome before a vacation trip in October 2012

Cheyenne enjoying some time by the pool on a trip during the summer of 2012

With Lee and Becca Thompson and Gene where I grew up in Townville, PA

I think the caption for this photo should be "The sky's the limit!"

Co-hosting the 2012 SOURCE Awards with the incredible Brenda Lee

Longtime friend and fellow entertainer Diane Sherrill

We celebrated my 45th Opry anniversary on the Midnite Jamboree on Saturday, September 15, 2012

Thanks to Jerry Overcast for this great collage of photos from the Midnite Jamboree celebration

Singing with Debbie and Carrie Moore (with Tim Atwood on piano) at the Hall of Fame on September 17, 2012

Friend Kelly Lang at the Jamboree presenting me with a wonderful portrait of Cheyenne that she painted

Singing on the Midnite Jamboree on September 16, 2012, with my very special friend Shelly West

Singing with girlfriends Michele Voan Capps, Terri Williams Nutter, and Cindy Moore on the Midnite Jamboree

My 45th Opry anniversary poster made by Hatch Show Print, the oldest continually operating letterpress print shop in the country

Singing on the Grand Ole Opry the night I celebrated my 45th Opry anniversary

There were two huge cakes to celebrate my 45th Opry anniversary

And cupcakes from Cindy and Randy Moore as well

Cutting my 25th Opry anniversary cake in September of 1992

Opry member Jeanne Pruett at my 25th Opry anniversary

At the overpass with Gene's name located at Mile Marker 4 on Interstate 81

Talented singer, songwriter, and entertainer Joey Herd at the Opry House

Friend Vickie Salas and her girlfriends Susie Parsons, Rosalyn Robbins, and Ashley Koenig on August 14, 2012

Taping a 2012 Christmas Show for Larry's Country Diner - in August!

With Tommie Ritter and others at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Show in Carthage, Texas, on August 18, 2012

Heart of Texas recording artist Amber Digby backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on August 24, 2012

Gene and singer/songwriter Andy Gibson at the Opry on August 4, 2012

Singing a duet on the Opry with Danny Davis on July 7, 2012

Big and Rich were guests at the Opry on June 22, 2012

Gene's son Shane and his wife Brooke with their beautiful daughter Arden

This is my neighbor's cat, known lovingly as Fatcat

A peaceful view of the Cumberland River from our deck

Gene and Charley Pride at the Opry on June 8, 2012

Lee Ann Womack at the Nashville Film Festival on April 25, 2012

Having fun with Jim Ed Brown and Bill Anderson on Billy Yates' annual benefit show during the CMA Music Festival

One of my favorite girlfriends, Rhonda Vincent, on June 6, 2012

From a publicity photo for MCA Records

The Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely road show

A great show from April 1970

A photo with Jack taken in June 1970

Introducing Jana Kramer for her Opry debut on April 13, 2012

Larry Gatlin on the Opry Country Classics Show on April 5, 2012

Darryl Worley backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on April 7, 2012

Me holding Cheyenne and Gene holding great-granddaughter Arden Sue

Speaking on April 12, 2012, at the reopening of the alleyway next to the Ryman Auditorium

Jack Cawthon, founder of famous Jack's Bar-B-Que in Nashville

An interview on the red carpet at the world premiere of "Hank Cochran: Livin' For A Song" on April 25, 2012

Having some fun with a guitar I was asked to sign at the film premiere

Girlfriends Carrie and Debbie Moore backstage at the Opry

Joanie and (former boat captain) Harold Bosworth from California

Keith Urban on April 21, 2012, the night of his Opry induction

Mark Chesnutt on April 25, 2012, at the Hank Cochran film premiere

Lorraine "Kayo" Paver and Diane Diekman, who's written great books about Faron Young and Marty Robbins

Dex and Mo from radio station US 101 in Chattanooga were guest Opry announcers on April 14, 2012

This photo was taken at the Opry Country Classics show on April 5, 2012 - Cheyenne's first Ryman appearance!!

As R.O.P.E.'s 2008 "Entertainer of the Year", I was honored to pass that same title on to George Hamilton IV in 2009

A favorite photo of Arden Sue, the daughter of Gene's grandson Shane and his wife Brooke

Arden is all ready for spring in this photo from April 2012

Our great group of musicians and performers at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater

Carol Lee Cooper on the night of her official Opry retirement, March 24, 2012

Gene and Michele Capps wore coordinating sweaters at the Opry

Nora Lee from the Opry Singers and I matched one night too!

Dottie West and me holding Stonewall Jackson hostage backstage

Among a group of country artists who performed at the 1973 Wembley Festival in England

A photo from way back in the archives

Another fun photo from the 1960's with go-go boots and all

Performing on the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS-TV

Performing on the Nashville Now television show on TNN

An early publicity photo that looks very "Hollywood"

Wearing a dress worn by actress Carroll Baker who is also from Pennsylvania

My very first recording session which was for Challenge Records

You may recognize a future Hall of Fame member, Glen Campbell

A session with Buddy Emmons, Carl Knight, and Hank Cochran

Recording my "Jeannie Seely" Decca album at Bradley's Barn in January 1969

This was taken at a tribute to Porter Wagoner held on February 26,1995

Here I'd just won a challenge against Porter on the "Family Feud" TV show

I played Jean Shepard's daughter and Lorrie Morgan's mother in the 1986 musical "Takin' It Home"

A fun photo with another girlfriend, Tanya Tucker

A performance of the Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely Show

Another photo with Jack, this one from one of our many fair dates

I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stage with these talented songwriters at the Tin Pan South show on March 29, 2012


The Jefferson County Courthouse in Dandridge, TN, where Gene began his career as an attorney

Chad Benefiend and Jaclyn Graves from Owensboro were Opry guest announcers on March 24, 2012

Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with The Dirt Drifters on March 24, 2012

Performing with Brenda Best and Paula Murrell at the Nashville Nightlife

The Thompsons, Lee and Becca

The Campbells from West Middlesex, Pennsylvania

Performing on the cruise ship Voyager of the Seas

With Dawn Sears, Jan Howard, and Jean Shepard on the Opry Cruise

Boarding the 2012 Opry Cruise with Gene, Jan Howard, and Carolyn McClain

Ralph Emery, Jean Shepard, and Jan Howard on the Opry Cruise

Steve Wariner and Little Jimmy backstage at the Ryman on December 16, 2011

I'm honored to be included among the stars at Dollywood's Friendship Fountain

Gene, Kenny Jansen, Bill Smith and Carolyn McClain at the Nightlife

Celebrating New Year's Eve in 1994 backstage at the Opry

Debbie and Carrie Moore at the 2011 R.O.P.E. Banquet and Awards Show

Singing "Leavin' And Sayin' Goodbye" with Rhonda Vincent

Tim Atwood and Gene backstage at the Ryman for the Opry

Sheila Keeton and Jennifer Bruce at John A's Christmas Party

I always enjoy the Christmas season!

Santa Rik and Brenda Best at the Nashville Nightlife

Thanks to Bill Mason for this photo from John A's Christmas party

Another Christmas photo with Gene from last year

"Hmmm....that could be a reindeer track!"

"I don't think I could wrap one more package...it's not worth the biscuits!"

A recording session for Little Jimmy's album on which he included my song

Buck Trent and Little Jimmy Dickens

Performing on 11/11/11 in Pigeon Forge with Jack, Helen and Jim Ed

Shannon McCombs with the Cumberland River in the background

At the CMA Awards Show with Jack Greene

With Harland Howard and Hank Cochran in 1974

With Gene at the "Opry Goes Pink" show on October 22, 2011

American Idol Runner-up Lauren Alaina backstage at the Opry

Arden Sue Bolinger, daughter of Gene's grandson Shane and his wife Brooke

Lisa Patton, weathercaster on Nashville's WKRN-TV Channel 2

Country Music Hall of Fame member and legendary musician Charlie McCoy

The talented and spirited Rattlesnake Annie at the R.O.P.E. banquet

Bill Anderson, Gene Ward, Helen Cornelius, and Jim Ed Brown in Milwaukee, WI, in September 2011

The cast and crew of our production of "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas"

Singing backup vocals for Jack Greene on October 1, 2011

Backstage at the Opry with singer and songwriter Wynn Varble

Introducing The McClymonts on the Grand Ole Opry on September 9, 2011

With Debbie and Carrie Moore at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, TN

The Oak Ridge Boys - William Lee, Duane, Joe and Richard - during their Opry induction on August 6, 2011

This is now permanently displayed in the lobby of the bank where Jeannie worked for three years in Titusville, PA

Dolly Parton and Johnny Russell

Jeanne Pruett, Porter Wagoner, Steve Wariner and Little Jimmy Dickens

Joey + Rory backstage at the Opry

Blake Shelton and Norah Lee Allen

Backstage at the Opry with Connie Smith on July 9, 2011

Charlie Louvin on his 80th birthday, 7/7/07

In Las Vegas with great-nephew Cole Seely, a top Motocross competitor

Charlie Mattos interviewing me at the Opry House on his WSM morning show

Legends Johnny Rivers and James Burton on July 23, 2011

Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney from the group Rascal Flatts

James Wesley and his son Braden

Blake Shelton

Chris Young and Gene

Lynn Anderson

Backstage at the Opry with Tess Frizzell on July 16, 2011

Appearing on "Music City Late Night" hosted by Ronnie McDowell

Reuniting as a duet with Jack Greene at the R.O.P.E. event on June 8, 2011

Backstage with Gene at the Midnite Jamboree

Steven Robinson and Randy Travis at a show in Orlando, Florida, in July 2011

Hosting the Midnite Jamboree on June 18, 2011, with fiddle players Hoot Hester and Kenny Sears

Billy Yates at the Opry in June 2011

Backstage at the Opry with Gene and Cheyenne

Performing on the Opry with Sharon and Cheryl of The Whites

Glen Stephens and Frankie Ballard backstage at the Opry

Easton Corbin and Gene at the Garth Brooks concert

Appearing on "Larry's Country Diner" on the RFD Network

Opry Classics Cruise in January 2011

Opry Classics Cruise in January 2011

Recording "Don't Touch Me" with Fred Foster on March 12, 1966

Recording a new CD at Hilltop Studios on January 6, 2011

Celebrating Jimmy Dickens' 90th birthday backstage at the Opry

Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Brad Paisley

Onstage at the Ryman Auditorium on December 18, 2010

Gene and myself with Jimmy Dickens as we leave the Ryman

With Gene in front of Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson

On our wedding day - Saturday, November 20, 2010









With fellow blondes Betsy Himes and Samantha (and you may recognize the blonde in the photo behind me)

Backstage at the Opry with Jan Howard on October 23, 2010

Gene and I riding to the Grand Ole Opry in his dune buggy

As you can probably tell, we are loving it and having lots of fun!!

Reopening the Grand Ole Opry House on September 28, 2010

Congratulating Bill Anderson who was named Entertainer of the Year at the R.O.P.E. Banquet on October 7, 2010

My good friend Cindy Moore at the 8th Annual Women's Event for the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation

Gene Watson and Jimmy Wayne backstage at the Ryman Auditorium on September 24, 2010

Mary Lou Turner, Jim Ed Brown, Bill Anderson, and Helen Cornelius in Branson in September 2010

Performing on the "Country's Family Reunion Roadshow" at the RFD Theatre in Branson

Jim Ed Brown at Renfro Valley, Kentucky

Helen Cornelius at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, and Bill Anderson at Renfro Valley, KY, on September 11, 2010

Co-hosting the 2010 SOURCE Awards with Brenda Lee, along with guests Vince Gill, Frances W. Preston, and Michael Bolton

A flashback photo taken while I'm preparing for a show.....

A more recent photo, and yes.....I'm still getting ready!

Thanks to Vic, Joyce, Dale and Amanda from Northern Ireland who took this photo at the Opry on July 10, 2010

Teea Goans on August 21, 2010, at a show at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee

Celebrating with friends at John A's on July 7, 2010, a day after my birthday

Gene Ward and Jim Schermerhorn (from the General Jackson) who was also celebrating a birthday

Performing at the Opry with guitar player Doug Grieves on May 4, 2010, just two days after the flood

At a benefit at the Nashville Palace with neighbor Carolyn McClain who also lost her home in the flood

Singing the Vince Gill song "I'm Almost Ready" for a taping of "That Nashville Music" TV show in 1983

Performing with Spider Wilson (guitar), Dottie West, Bob Luman and Harold Weakley (snare drum)

On July 15, 2010, we sadly lost one of the greatest songwriters of our time, my ex-husband Hank Cochran

I'm not quite sure what Eddy Arnold was telling Hank and me in this photo

Thanks to Veteran Ron Writesel for providing this photo taken in Atsugi, Japan, on a military tour I did there

The Willie Nelson & Friends Museum in Nashville has done a great job in updating and expanding my exhibit

Participating in a presentation made to Carolyn McClain in June 2010 by Governor Bredesen and the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce

In Memphis with Gene Ward checking out this Boss Hoss that the Shriners are raffling off....and that I hope to win!

"Country's Family Reunion Roadshow" in Branson with Bill Anderson, Buck Trent, Shelly West and David Frizzell

Introducing Lynn Anderson on the "Classic Country Show" during the CMA Music Festival in Nashville

The incredible Gene Watson before our afternoon show at the CMA Music Festival on June 10, 2010

Publisher, songwriter, producer, journalist, announcer - and my friend, Charlie Monk

Good friend and fellow Opry member Pam Tillis backstage at the Opry on March 20, 2010

New Mercury recording artist Easton Corbin ("A Little More Country Than That"), who I first met at Ace Hardware when he was working there

American Idol finalist and new RCA recording artist Danny Gokey at the Opry on March 13, 2010

Performing at the RFD Theatre in Branson with Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius on "Country's Family Reunion Roadshow"

Cheyenne and her favorite new friend, courtesy of Becca Thompson

Congratulating George Hamilton IV on his 50th Opry Anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2010

Performers and band members on the Opry Cruise January 24-31, 2010

Aboard the Carnival Valor with fellow performer Gene Watson

On the Opry Cruise with Gene Ward, and Becca and Lee Thompson

On the Opry Cruise with Gene Ward

Leona Williams, Debbie and Carrie Moore, Barbara Fairchild, Helen Cornelius and Michele Capps

Singing on stage in Branson, Missouri, for "Country's Family Reunion Roadshow" in November 2009

Gene Ward's nephew Jess Allen Ward was a Defensive Tackle for UCLA and played in the 2009 EagleBank Bowl where UCLA beat Temple

Enjoying a walk through the Las Vegas hotels and shops during a trip between Christmas and New Year's 2009

Me holding Cheyenne and Helen Cornelius holding her dog Livvie

Waving to folks in the balcony of the Ryman Auditorium on January 2, 2010

One of my favorite photos of Cheyenne taken by friend Becca Thompson

Here Cheyenne's enjoying an afternoon nap with her buddy Lee Thompson

Telling Santa (Chris Ladd from AFTRA) that I've been good all year!!!

Presenting a little Christmas gift to Little Jimmy at the Ryman on December 15, 2009

A new friend I met when caroling with AFTRA on December 10, 2009

Kissing my new friend at the Tennessee School for the Blind

Before the annual Donelson Christmas Parade with Charlie and Nan Kelley, Gene Ward, Jack Greene, Helen Cornelius and LeeAnn Lallone

Nan Kelley, Jack Greene, Helen Cornelius and I bundling up before the parade which was held during the nighttime on December 6, 2009

Fellow Grand Ole Opry member Trisha Yearwood backstage at the Ryman

Singing "I'll Be Home For Christmas" with the Carol Lee Singers on December 5, 2009

CMA Male Vocalist Brad Paisley at the Opry on November 28, 2009

Jimmy Wayne backstage at the Ryman on November 28, 2009

Placing my handprints in the Sidewalk of Stars back in 1982

My handprints, and Love's paw prints, are still there today

Donna Fargo and I were "in" back then with our hats....and with Jack

Another fun "flashback" photo with duet partner Jack Greene

Gene Ward and I had fun dressing up on Halloween night for the Opry

I called Gene out on stage so the Opry audience could see my football hero

After noting that I actually was a school cheerleader in PA, I led the Halloween audience in an Opry cheer

Singing "Make The World Go Away" on the Opry on October 31, 2009

Predators Night at the Opry with Gnash, the mascot for the Nashville Predators NHL team

Longtime Nashville Predators hockey announcers Pete Weber and Terry Crisp along with Gnash

What a thrill to have the fabulous Wynonna on an Opry segment I hosted on June 27, 2009

During a performance on the Grand Ole Opry in August 2009

David McCormick and I presented the Ernest Tubb Humaritarian Award to John A. Hobbs (represented by John C. Hobbs, shown in the photo)

It was also an honor to present R.O.P.E.'s Entertainer of the Year Award to George Hamilton IV

Alaina Wiley, the youngest member of R.O.P.E., and Marty Martel, the President of R.O.P.E.

Debbie and Carrie Moore, Helen Cornelius, Pat Dawson and Gene Ward at R.O.P.E.'s Annual Dinner and Show in October 2009

With my buddy Charley Pride backstage at the Grand Ole Opry

A flashback photo taken March 16, 1974, when the first Opry show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House

Robin Roberts from "Good Morning America" and Bill Cody from WSM and GAC on the "Opry Goes Pink" show

Supporting the Tennessee Titans on "Code Blue Night" at the Opry on October 9, 2009

Performing on the "Opry Goes Pink" show to support breast cancer awareness and research

Backstage with Ben Kann and Ron Harman before the October 2, 2009, "Opry Goes Pink" show with Carrie Underwood and others

A flashback to a show at the Wembley Arena in London....here Dolly, Jack Greene and LaWayne Satterfield are waiting for me to get off the phone!

Singing on the Grand Ole Opry with the wonderful Carol Lee Singers (Dennis McCall, Norah Lee Allen, Carol Lee Cooper and Rod Fletcher) during the 2008 Christmas season

Receiving the Colonel Aide-de-Camp Award from Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen in August 2009

Governor Phil Bredesen, Carrie Moore-Reed, and Gene Ward at the State Capitol Building in Nashville

During a perfomance in Virginia, Illinois, on June 6, 2009

Singing "Don't Touch Me" on the Grand Ole Opry on July 11, 2009

2009 Source Foundation Awards Honorees Peggy Lamb, Margaret Parker, Sandy Neese, Pat McCoy, and Joyce Jackson, along with Charlie Monk, Jack Clement, Brenda Lee, and Robert K. Oermann

Joyce Jackson at the Source Foundation Awards on July 30, 2009

Carrie Moore-Reed, Mel Tillis, and Debbie Moore on September 10, 2009, at the Opry Country Classics Show

Gene Watson and the talented Moore & Moore twins who book me through their Third Coast Talent agency

Singing "Here Comes My Baby" on the Opry in memory of Dottie West on September 11, 2009

Dancing with Larry Gatlin on the Opry Country Classics Show

It's always fun and an honor to share the stage with friends Helen Cornelius, Jan Howard, and Jean Shepard

On stage with Jan Howard at the Little Nashville Opry on September 5, 2009

Taping an episode of RFD-TV's new show "Larry's Country Diner" with Larry Black on July 23, 2009

A scene from "Larry's Country Diner" with the Sheriff (Opry musician Jimmy Capps) and Announcer Keith Bilbrey

Performing on the Opry Country Classics Show in June 2009

Moore and Moore's Fan Club Party at the Nashville Palace on June 11, 2009

Cheyenne with the Carol Lee Singers during a rehearsal on June 11, 2009

Leroy and Gladys VanDyke's cute new mule named after ME!

A photo Steve Wariner recently sent me from just a couple years back

Outlaw artist Chris Davis backstage at the Opry in May 2009

Gene Watson and Charlie Dick at the BMI reception for Hank Cochran

Talking with Hank Cochran at his BMI celebration on June 15, 2009

Jim Grubbs, who was once a Captain on the boat that Hank and I had

Char Grubbs, Jim's wife and a very successful regional Mary Kay rep

Pete Fisher, Emily West, and Steve Gibson at the Opry on March 24, 2009

Kevin Costner at the Opry on November 8, 2008

Friends Ryan Ogrodny and Ron Harman backstage at the Opry

Friend and Opry square dancer Marcia Campbell

Helen Cornelius and Eddie Stubbs at Rudi's (where they have great cheeseburgers)

Fellow Opry member Mel Tillis backstage at the Opry

Kay Smith and Brenda Lee at the Source Foundation Awards

Halloween 2008 with piano player Tim Atwood


Riding as Grand Marshall in the
2008 Donelson Christmas Parade
with Gene Ward driving


With the Carol Lee Singers after
we sang "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
on the Opry on December 20, 2008


Singing at Rudi's on Music Valley Drive
with Diane Berry and Ben Hall
on October 29, 2008


Headed to a Predators Hockey Game
on October 30, 2008, with Jan, Ryan,
Ron, Helen, Christy, and Amber


With Kent Zimmer, Dave McKenzie,
Ryan Patrick, and Juli Ingram from
WOOZ-FM in Southern Illinois


Comparing Outfits with Jean Shepard
Backstage at the Opry


Craig Morgan on the 2008
Grand Ole Opry Cruise


Bald Eagle Challenger at
the Opry on March 8, 2008


Celebrating my 40th Opry Anniversary
at the Midnite Jamboree
on September 22, 2007


Celebrating Jack Greene's 40th
Opry Anniversary at the Midnite
Jamboree on December 8, 2007


Jim Ed presenting 40 roses from
Jack Greene for my 40th Opry Anniversary
in September 2007


T. Graham Brown, Leona Williams,
Charlie Rich, Jr., Jett Williams,
Ferlin Husky, and Leroy Van Dyke


Dottie Rambo at the Tennessee State
Museum's Sparkle and Twang Exhibit
Opening in June 2007


Charlie Rich, Jr. and Jett Williams at
Flandreau, South Dakota, in July 2007


Fellow Performers in Dennison, TX
on June 2, 2007


Kitty Wells, the Queen of Country
Music on June 7, 2007


Celebrating Porter's 50th Opry Anniversary
on the Midnite Jamboree February 24, 2007


Singing a duet on the Opry
with bass player Danny Davis


Presenting Little Jimmy with a bottle of The Little Penguin
(in honor of his penguin joke)


Visiting with Loretta backstage at the Opry on March 17, 2007


Jim Ed, Candi, and Jack at the
Prairie Knights Casino in ND in January 2007


Video Shoot for Moore & Moore's fun song
"I Want To Find A Man Like Goober"


Dierks Bentley


Casey Rivers


Ray Price on August 3, 2006


Jack Greene and Candi Carpenter
on August 19, 2006, in Carthage, TX


Producer Buddy Cannon and Actor Ned Beatty


Garth Brooks at the Opry's
80th Birthday Celebration


Performing at the Wildhorse Saloon
with Kelly Lang


Stretching Backstage at the Opry
with Jan Howard


Recording Those Were The Days for Dolly's CD

 
With Jan and Jean during an XM Radio Interview


 Brenda Kay and Sheri Lynn
from the Nash Trash Tour


Diana Murrell and Brenda Best
from the Nashville Nightlife


Brother Bernie and Sister Mary Lou


Charlie Daniels


Bernie at the Station Inn


Bernie Seely on the Grand Ole Opry


Denny Nelson and Helen Cornelius
from Could It Be Love


Nash Trash Tour


Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus, Jim Ed Brown, and Helen Cornelius


Billy Ray Cyrus


Ron Harman


Hoot Hester and Kenny Sears on twin fiddles


Dickey Lee and Lou Christie


Charley Pride and Jack Greene


Tom T. Hall, Dixie Hall and Merle Haggard


Jean Shepard, Ron Harman and Jan Howard


Mona and Jimmy Dickens and Jennifer O'Brien


Ronnie Milsap


Sam Lovullo and Jim Ed Brown


Razzy Bailey


Doris and Sonny James and Eddie Stubbs


Penny DeHaven and Skeeter Davis


Brenda Lee and David Frizell


George Jones


Uncle Kracker and Kenny Chesney


Having fun on the Opry

Terri Williams and Johnny Russell

Little Jimmy Dickens

Pat Boone

Steve Hall (a.k.a. Shotgun Red)

Dollywood Cast

Randy Parton


Neighbors Bob and Carolyn McClain


Norma Jean

Slick McGoo, Gale Beamer,
Bernie Seely and Roger Moras

Jeannie as Shadpoke on Halloween with
Ann Warden, Sylvia Webb and (the real) Shadpoke


Buddy Jewell


Martha Carson

Charley Pride

Connie Smith, Martha Carson and Gail Davies


Sculptor Bill Raines

 


Entertainers for Billings, MT
D.A.R.E. Benefit Show

Jack Greene

Johnny Counterfit

Keith Bilbrey and John Conlee

Sharon and Cheryl - The Whites

Original Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz

The Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry

T.G. Shephard

Jan Howard and Bobby Bare

Ralph Emery

Mel Tillis

D.A.R.E. Benefit Entertainers

Dottie West and Jack Greene

Cheyenne

Rita Coolidge and Jan Howard

Patty Loveless

Craig Morgan

Porter Wagoner and Steve Wariner

Shadpoke

75th Opry Anniversary CBS Special

Godchild Mackenzie and Her Mother Terri Williams

Billy Ray Cyrus and Friends

Boxcar Willie

Santa's First Female Reindeer, a.k.a. Cindy Moore

Friends from the Opry

Connie Smith

Dean Dillon

T.Graham Brown and Johnny Russell

Jack Greene

Jan Howard and Ron Harman

Johnny Russell

Opry Cast

Reba McEntire

Sammy Sosa

Jim Ed Brown

Jimmy C. Newman

John Conlee

Kissing a Bear

Norman Kibbey

Opry Anniversary

Opry Cruise Cast

Robert Mitchum

Santa, a.k.a. Friend and Neighbor Carolyn McClain

Steve Wariner

Townville, PA

Jack Greene

Dollywood Performer Jacob Timmons

 

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