Gruhn's Vault: Conversations With The Masters

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In 1970 George Gruhn opened Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, his client list has grown to include the likes of Eric Clapton, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, and many of the greatest performers of the last fifty years. Now, George sits with some of his famous friends to chat music, gui…

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    • Sep 12, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Opry Finds A Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 35:34


    After stints at several Nashville venues, including three decades at Ryman Auditorium; the Grand Ole Opry finds a permanent home at the Opry House in 1974.  In this episode, we chronicle the last days the show lives at The Ryman, the first night at the Opry House, and the 2010 disaster that nearly destroyed it all. 

    The Opry Needs A Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 38:30


    In the late 1920's the Grand Ole Opry radio show on WSM had become appointment listening for much of North America. In this episode, follow the Opry as it outgrows the WSM studios in downtown Nashville and goes trekking across town, looking for a home. Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. 

    E.W. "Bud" Wendell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 34:43


    In this episode, Chuck Mead takes you to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for a very special Tuesday show. Then, you will meet a man who spent many years behind the famous red curtain; "Bud" Wendell. Bud arrived in the Music City in the 1960's and spent the next four decades helping to shape the Nashville we know today. Told in his own words, you'll discover his involvement with WSM, The Grand Ole Opry, Opryland, The Nashville Network, and Country Music Television; just to name a few.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio

    The Air Castle: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 32:00


    As WSM becomes one of the most dominate stations in the US, station staff and engineers strive to develop programming and technology to reach an even bigger audience. When the country is plunged into WWII; WSM provides the news Americans want and the escapism they need.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio

    The Air Castle: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 24:14


    When National Life and Accident Insurance Company decided to create a radio station to increase insurance sales, they created a legend. In this episode, learn how WSM broke new ground in broadcasting, from the famous Air Castle tower to connecting North America like no station had done before.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio

    Minnie Is Just So Proud To Be Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 42:59


    Minnie Pearl becomes and Opry star and Sarh Ophelia Colley becomes Sarah Cannon. While Minnie Pearl blazes a trail to comedy stardom, Sarah Cannon gains may friends and inspires more.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio

    Sarah Meets Minnie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 37:33


    Today, Chuck Mead introduces you to Sarah Ophelia Colley. She is growing up in an upper-middle class family in Centerville, Tennessee. She dreams of a career entertaining from the stage. However, thanks to the Great Depression and chance encounters, that career begins to take a different shape than she imagined.  Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental of Tennessee. Learn more about Building Nashville at wsmonline.com Follow WSM on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @wsmradio     

    Making A Music City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 13:16


    In this Season 1 preview: Building Nashville Host, Chuck Mead, takes you on a virtual walk up Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville. Along the way, he previews this season's stories. Building Nashville is made possible by Delta Dental. Find out more by finding WSM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @WSMRadio 

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