• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Greg Bates Makes Opry Debut

May 7, 2012/by Caitlin Rantala

Greg Bates' team celebrates his Opry debut. Pictured (L-R): Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, Effusion Entertainment’s Martha Earls, Republic Nashville’s Mark Gray, Greg Bates, Stacy Blythe, Megan Knutson, Kelsey Chandler, Nikki Burns, producer Jimmy Ritchey, and Effusion Entertainment’s Mike Molinar

Republic Nashville newcomer Greg Bates made his Grand Ole Opry debut recently (4/27), where he played single “Did It For The Girl,” and “Brothers.”

“I have always dreamed of playing The Opry. Just to stand in that famous circle where so many legends before me have performed was an absolutely amazing experience,” said Bates. “Thank you, Pete [Fisher] for the incredible opportunity.”

Last Thursday (5/3), Bates was invited to play a full band show, hosted by WYCD, at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill in Auburn Hills, MI.

“Did It For The Girl” recently secured the second most added slot and is now available on iTunes and can be purchased here. Currently, he is in the studio with producer Jimmy Ritchey recording material for his debut album.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Caitlin Rantala
Caitlin Rantala
Caitlin Rantala
Latest posts by Caitlin Rantala (see all)
  • Tracy Lawrence to Kick Off North American Tour - January 17, 2014
  • BMI to Present 3rd Annual Crested Butte Festival - January 10, 2014
  • Lady A Gives Virtual Preview of "Downtown" Tour - January 2, 2014
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/10192047/greg.jpg 384 569 Caitlin Rantala https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Caitlin Rantala2012-05-07 10:19:482012-05-07 10:19:48Greg Bates Makes Opry Debut

RECENT NEWS

  • Texas Songwriter U Program Now Accepting Submissions July 1, 2025
  • AD/HD Inks With The Neal Agency July 1, 2025
  • Apple Music Honors Toby Keith With Exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions July 1, 2025
  • Noeline Hofmann Inks With Sony Music Publishing July 1, 2025
  • Eric Church To Livestream Trilogy Of Red Rocks Shows Exclusively On Nugs July 1, 2025
  • Rusty Gaston Joins CMHOFM Board Of Officers & Trustees July 1, 2025
  • No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup July 1, 2025
  • Otto Padrón Named Co-President & COO Of Get After It Media July 1, 2025
  • Mark Your Calendar—July 2025 July 1, 2025
  • Jason Aldean Extends ‘Full Throttle Tour’ Into Australia & NZ In 2026 July 1, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top