Pictured (L-R): Steve Buchanan, Executive Vice President of Opry Entertainment Group; Jim Ed Brown; Colin Reed,CEO Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc.; Pete Fisher, Opry President and General Manager. Photo: Mark Mosrie
On Saturday, Aug. 10, The Grand Ole Opry honored singer Jim Ed Brown on his 50th anniversary as an Opry member. The celebration featured performances by Brown, his duet partner Helen Cornelius, and singer-songwriter Bobby Bare, who produced Brown’s current single “In Style Again.” Brown was inducted into the Opry on Aug. 12, 1963.
“It’s a great night to honor one of the finest voices in country music history,” said Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher. “Jim Ed has for more than 50 years now amazed Opry fans both on stage and on record. We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone anniversary with him, and we’re excited about even more great music in his future.”
Brown joined the Opry as a member of The Browns, a trio including his sisters Maxine and Bonnie, who attended his anniversary celebration. Before dismantling in the 1960s, The Browns recorded several hits, including “Looking Back To See” and “Here Today and Gone Tomorrow.” Brown later formed a successful country duo with Cornelius and currently hosts the nationally syndicated Country Greats Radio Show.
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