Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody) chats Raul Malo & Eddie Perez of The Mavericks! Raul & Eddie joined us to talk about her earliest Ryman memories, playing at Ryman, and so much more! Here is I Played The Ryman with Raul Malo & Eddie Perez.By WSM Digital

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.…

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.…

Eric Marcum (WSM's Route 650) chats with Elizabeth Cook backstage the Ryman Auditorium! Elizabeth joined us to talk about her earliest Ryman memories, playing at Ryman, and so much more! Here is I Played The Ryman with Elizabeth Cook.By WSM Digital

Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody) chatted with Max Powell in July of 2019! Mac joined us to talk about his earliest Ryman memories, to playing 3 nights at the Ryman for Third Day's farewell tour! Here is I Played The Ryman with Mac Powell.By WSM Digital

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…

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 ab…

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 …

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:…

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 …

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…

Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody) chatted with Marty Stuart in May of 2019 as Marty was featured as the spotlight artist during an Opry Country Classics show at the Ryman Auditorium. Marty and Charlie discuss his earliest memories of the Ryman, his annual Late Night Jam, and much more! Here is I Played The Ryman with Marty Stuart.…

Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody) chatted with Drew Holcomb in May of 2017 as Drew was gearing up for his Ryman Auditorium show. Here is I Played The Ryman with Drew Holcomb.By WSM Digital

Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody) chatted with Margo Price in the summer of 2018 as Margo was gearing up for three Ryman Shows. Charlie and Margo discuss the influence of Tom Petty, what it means to her personally to play the Ryman, and her most infamous gig. Here is I Played The Ryman with Margo Price.…

In January of 2019, Eric Marcum (WSM's Route 650's) caught up with Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band just before taking the stage at the Ryman. Here is I Played The Ryman with Derek Trucks.By WSM Digital

In December of 2018, Charlie Mattos (WSM's Coffee, Country & Cody)caught up with Vince Gill just before taking the stage for Amy Grant & Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman. Charlie joined Vince in his dressing room to discuss Vince's history with the Ryman, both as and artist and fan. Vince also opens up about the first time he heard Amy on the rad…

In December of 2018, Rodney Crowell became part of Amy Grant & Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman. To celebrate the opening of the show, Rodney Crowell joins WSM's Eric Marcum inside the Ryman Radio Booth to chat about his first days in Nashville, his experiences at the Ryman, and meeting Emmylou Harris for the first time. Subscribe to I Played The…