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Grand Ole Opry 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, albeit not the longest-running one on a radio network. 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.
Jimmie Walker James Carter Walker, Jr. (born June 25, 1947), known professionally as Jimmie Walker, is an American actor and comedian. Walker is best known for portraying James Evans, Jr. (J.J.), the oldest son of Florida and James Evans, Sr. on the CBS television series "Good Times" which originally ran from 1974–1979. Walker was nominated for Golden Globe awards "Best Supporting Actor In A Television Series" in 1975 and 1976 for his role. While on the show, Walker's character was known for the catchphrase ""Dy-no-mite!"" which he also used in his mid–1970s TV commercial for a Panasonic line of cassette and 8-track tape players. He also starred in "Let's Do It Again" with John Amos, and "The Greatest Thing That Almost Happened" with James Earl Jones. Walker continues to tour the country with his stand-up comedy routine.