Centennial of Grand Ole Opry and WSM marked at Ryman Auditorium

A speaker at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville onstage today celebrated the 100-year relationship between the Grand Ole Opry and WSM Radio and thanked partners involved in the anniversary events.

The speaker said the celebration at the Ryman honored Colin Reed and Gaylord and recognized the venuecalling it "a great place, historic hundred and 30 year place, just iconic" and saying, "Really, what the Ryman has made Nashville, over so many decades, has, you know, attracted talent and attracted the whole industry here." The speaker added the state benefits from what has happened at the Ryman and said there will be more anniversary events to come.

The remarks were ceremonial and focused on the centennial celebration, the Ryman Auditoriumits history and cultural role in Nashvilleand gratitude toward named partners. There were no motions, votes, or formal actions recorded during the remarks.

Other details cited in the remarks: the speaker thanked Colin Reed and Gaylord and described the Ryman as contributing to the attraction of artists and the development of the local music industry. The transcript did not specify the speaker's name, an organizing body, or any funding, scheduling, or policy actions connected to the event.