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Well we finally got to a campground where wifi works well and I can upload pics and more, Billings, Mt. First let me tell you about our last day in Nashville.
Bill and Metha left early this morning, after our good byes Carol and I left the park for our last day in Nashville. First stop the Fan Fair at the Exhibition hall, Carol had her picture taken with Minnie Pearl (the new one) and Tim McGraw (well sort of). After picking up a few things we went to the Opry Gospel show at the Ryman. It was wonderful, hosted by Brenda Lee. We saw and heard Ricky Skaggs, Linda Davis, Aaron Tippin, Margo Smith, Billy Dean and Casey Rivers sang "How Great Thou Art"(sounded just like Elvis) with The Nashville Edition, Elvis's original back up singers. They were all in their 70's but still sounded wonderful. The "White's", a gospel, bluegrass group that was very special, especially when Ricky Skaggs joined them for a couple songs. They had a tribute to the Louvin Brothers with a special presentation to Charlie Louvin.
I left the Ryman with many emotions with a promise to return.
After the show at the Ryman we walked down Broadway and visited several of the "Honky Tonks" listening and enjoying the amazing quality of country music flowing from the halls. We crossed the pedestrian bridge heading to LP field and had second thoughts about attending the evening concert after hearing Dwight Yoakum rehearsing, he sounded great. Anyway we stayed with our plan to skip Sunday's night concert at LP field and get a good night sleep. I knew we had over 600 miles in front of us on Monday and we both could use a good nights sleep.
Carol with the new "Minnie Pearl"
Carol with some good looking guy. Must take after his dad.
Ricky Skaggs and the "Whites" at the Ryman
Aaron Tippin at the Ryman
Casey Rivers sang like Elvis with The Nashville Edition, Elvis's original chorus singers
Roni Stoneman, banjo picker from "Hee Haw". She could really pick that banjo.
Brenda Lee signing autographs
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