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Opryland USA

By Stephen W , Opryland U.S.A.;Phillips

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Year
2016
ISBN
9781467116336, 9781439657409, 1467116335
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
28 MB (29164631 bytes)
Series
Images of modern America
Pages
95 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Amusement parks;Amusement parks--Tennessee--Nashvi

Description

By the late 1960s, the Ryman Auditoriumthe fifth home of the Grand Ole Oprywas a deteriorating firetrap in a seedy part of Nashville, yet it still attracted thousands of people each weekend to the "show that made country music famous." In an effort to develop an attraction that could sustain a larger Opry all week long, Opryland was born. Opryland USA operated from May 27, 1972, until December 31, 1997, attracting millions of visitors each year and giving many celebrities their first taste of show business. The park consisted of nine areas, dozens of rides, and Broadway-caliber shows featuring live bands and orchestras. As the "Home of American Music," Opryland USA still lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visited its wooded trails, lazy streams, exciting attractions, and toe-tapping performances.

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