‘Opry Country Classics’ To Pay Tribute To Johnny Paycheck In May

“Opry Country Classics” will celebrate the music of singer-songwriter Johnny Paycheck on May 9.

Opry members Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson and the Gatlin Brothers as well as special guest William Michael Morgan are among those set to perform in Paycheck’s honor. Three second-generation performers: John Paycheck (son of Johnny Paycheck), Georgette Jones (daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette) and Jesse Keith Whitley (son of Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan) will also be featured during the special tribute show.

Hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin, “Opry Country Classics” takes place on  Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House. Each  event features a number of special guests, including a Spotlight Artist sharing several greatest hits and country classics. Those slated for upcoming shows include Avery Anna, The Bellamy Brothers, Suzy Bogguss, T. Graham Brown, Mae Estes, Don Schlitz, Marty Stuart and Twitty and Lynn.

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Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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