Various Artists
Jun 27, 2011
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the Grand Ole Opry have joined forces to bring Country music fans a three-CD series titled, "Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection" and a contemporary album called "Our Kind of Country." The music consists of live performances recorded at the Grand Ole Opry between the 1950s - 2000s.
"The classic collection is truly 'classic' in every sense of the word," said Julie Craig, marketing manager for Cracker Barrel. "It's as close to an Opry experience as you can get without actually being in the Opry House. Listeners will enjoy high quality sound on every track, songs by historically renowned artists and enduring examples of some truly great performances. And 'Our Kind Of Country' is an incredible showcase of the Opry's current superstars and more recent additions-a dozen of the Opry's best available on one CD for the first time."
Each album is categorized by three different styles - "Duets," "Outlaws," and "Classics." "Our Kind Of Country" will feature studio recordings of today's Opry members.
Artists on the 12-track studio recording of "Our Kind of Country" include, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, and Dierks Bentley.
"Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection - Duets" include: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner, Ricky Skaggs and Emmylou Harris, The Louvin Brothers', Johnny Cash and June Carter, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely, Bobby Lord and Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris and Ricky Skaggs; Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb, Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius, and Ronnie Dunn and Rebecca Lynn Howard.
Artists on the "Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection - Outlaws" CD are Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kris Kristofferson, Bobby Bare, and George Jones.
Artists on "Grand Ole Opry Classic Collection - Classics" album include, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, The Oak Ridge Boys, Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Jack Greene, and Garth Brooks.
Each album is sold separately for $11.99 at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores and Grand Ole Opry retail locations. The series can also be purchased online at www.crackerbarrel.com and www.opry.com.
By Elice Cuff
