Definitions for opry
op·ry

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1. oprynoun

   opera

2. oprynoun

   an establishment providing country or folk music.

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1. opry

   The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 U.S. 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, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners. In the 1930s, the show began hiring professionals and expanded to four hours. Broadcasting by then at 50,000 watts, WSM made the program a Saturday night musical tradition in nearly 30 states. In 1939, it debuted nationally on NBC Radio. The Opry moved to a permanent home, the Ryman Auditorium, in 1943. As it developed in importance, so did the city of Nashville, which became America's "country music capital." The Grand Ole Opry holds such significance in Nashville that it is included as a "home of" mention on the welcome signs seen by motorists at the Metro Nashville/Davidson County line. Membership in the Opry remains one of country music's crowning achievements. Since 1974, the show has been broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry House east of downtown Nashville, with an annual three-month winter foray back to the Ryman from 1999–2020. In addition to the radio programs, performances have been sporadically televised over the years. The Opry's television partner is currently Circle, a digital multicast network which is partially-owned by Opry Entertainment and Gray Television, and broadcasts portions of the live Saturday night performance on an irregular basis. Dolly Parton recently celebrated 50 years of performing on The Grand Ole Opry.

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1. OPRY

   OPRY typically refers to the Grand Ole Opry, which is a famous country music radio show and concert venue in the United States. It is known for showcasing a variety of country music genres, including bluegrass, folk, and contemporary country. The Grand Ole Opry has been running since 1925 and is recognized for its historical significance and contribution to the country music industry.

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1. Opry

   An opry is generally an establishment that features live country music, the most famous example being the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, Tennessee, but it could be something as simple as the local honky tonk. The term is generally restricted to the southern United States. The Saturday night opry is a Texas tradition. The opry provides a forum for new country music performers. In Texas the opry is an informal venue suitable for families. The local opry provides a friendly, non-threatening environment for amateur performers. The word "opry" is an Americanism; it is a diminutive form of the word "Opera". It was coined by broadcaster George D. Hay in 1928 to demonstrate the realism of folk and country music compared to the theatrics of Grand Opera. At the time Hay's program, the WSM Barn Dance, followed a program of operatic music. One night Hay began the Barn Dance by stating, "You have just heard opera. Now you are going to hear the grand old opry." The term "opry" itself is generic; the Grand Ole Opry attempted to claim ownership of the word but lost in court.

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1. OPRY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Opry is ranked #46902 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Opry surname appeared 453 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Opry.
   
   93.3% or 423 total occurrences were White.
   4.1% or 19 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.1% or 5 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

How to pronounce opry?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say opry in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of opry in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of opry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of opry in a Sentence

1. Anita White:

   My opry performance re-airs at 10:30 tonight on wmtv channel 4... some people are disappointed by my words about ending racism in this country but I will never be ashamed to stand up for what is right.

2. Damon Whiteside:

   Now, more than ever, is the time to bring our community together to honor the best in our genre, and there is no more special place to do that than three of the most revered venues in Country Music - The Grand Ole Opry House, The Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe, a huge thank you to these historic venues and to the state of Tennessee and city of Nashville for all of the support in making this a reality !

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Opry
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opry
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=opry
5. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html