There was a musician in the Grand Ole Pry.
Alan Eugene Jackson ( born October 17 , 1958 ) is an American singer and songwriter . Blake Tollison Shelton ( born June 18 , 1976 ) is an American country music singer , songwriter , and television personality . Brad Douglas Paisley ( born October 28 , 1972 ) is an American country music singer and songwriter . Carrie Marie Underwood ( born March 10 , 1983 ) is an American country singer , songwriter , and actress . Frederick Dierks Bentley ( born November 20 , 1975 ) is an American singer and songwriter . The Dixie Chicks are an American country music band which has also crossed over into other genres , including pop and alternative country . Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean ( born January 19 , 1946 ) , professionally known as Dolly Parton , is an American singer , songwriter , multi-instrumentalist , record producer , actress , author , businesswoman , and philanthropist , known primarily for her work in country music . Troyal Garth Brooks ( born February 7 , 1962 ) is an American country singer and songwriter . Grand Ole Opry . In recent decades , the Opry has hosted such contemporary country stars as Dolly Parton , Alan Jackson , Garth Brooks , Reba McEntire , Josh Turner , Carrie Underwood , Brad Paisley , Rascal Flatts , Dierks Bentley , Kacey Musgraves , Blake Shelton and the Dixie Chicks . Joshua Otis `` Josh '' Turner ( born November 20 , 1977 ) is an American country singer and actor . Kacey Lee Musgraves ( born August 21 , 1988 ) is an American country music singer and songwriter . Rascal Flatts is an American country music trio formed in Columbus , Ohio in 1999 . Reba Nell McEntire ( born March 28 , 1955 ) is an American country singer , songwriter , actress , and record producer .