This was something my husband was determined to do - he likes country and anyway we couldn't stay in Nashville and not go to the Opry.
We went to the 6.30pm Saturday show and the tickets were $31.50 each including tax.
The show was divided into 5 half hour segments with different artistes in each.
Appearing on this particular show were: Jeannie Sealy, Jimmy C Newman, Jean Shepard, Porter Wagoner and Riders in the Sky. Each had their own half hour with guests. Riders in the Sky was supposed to be the best as they were on last and their guests were Billy Walker and T Graham Brown. There were also two teenage boys who were just learning the fiddle and banjo and who were really good.
There were some square dancers who were good, too.
What we thought was unusual was every 10 minutes the show stopped for the announcer to do an advertisement. They advertised, bread, Tooties Orchid Lounge, credit card and GOO GOO Biscuits. We didn't realise the show is broadcast live on radio until after.
It was definitely something different for us.