The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country - music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one - hour radio "barn dance '' on WSM. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment (a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.), it is the longest - running radio broadcast in US history. Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart - toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, gospel, and comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and Internet listeners.
where is the grand ole opry held now
Nashville, Tennessee