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The Mother Church of Country Music: an 1892 gospel tabernacle whose pews and legendary acoustics hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Playing the Ryman — and stepping into its circle of worn wood — is country music's holiest rite.
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Why is the Ryman Auditorium famous?
Known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music', the 1892 Nashville tabernacle hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is revered for its acoustics — artists still record live albums there.
How many seats does the Ryman have?
2,362, on the original curved wooden pews — one of the most intimate legendary venues in America.
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- TUE 15 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- WED 16 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- THU 17 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- FRI 18 DECSmith & MyersRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SAT 19 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SUN 20 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- MON 21 DECLady ARyman Auditorium · Nashville
- TUE 22 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- WED 23 DECAmy GrantRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SUN 27 DECJohn OliverRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- FRI 19 FEBJoe BonamassaRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SAT 20 FEBJoe BonamassaRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- THU 25 FEBAshley CookeRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- FRI 12 MARTravis TrittRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SUN 02 MAYLeonid & FriendsRyman Auditorium · Nashville
- SAT 15 MAYWheeler Walker Jr.Ryman Auditorium · Nashville
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