Colt Graves Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

Pictured (L-R): UMGN’s Shana Saunders, Timbaland, Colt Graves, Gary Marella (Founder, Mono Music Group), UMGN’s Charlene Bryant, Grand Ole Opry’s Dan Rogers and Eric Spence (Mosley Music Group). Photo: Rachael Black/Grand Ole Opry

Universal Music Group Nashville and Mosley Music recording artist Colt Graves made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage on Saturday (March 22).

Graves was introduced by Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer and songwriter Timbaland, who discovered Graves and signed him to his Mosley music, in association with UMGN. Known for his fusion of folk, country and a blend of modern influences drawn from the realms of pop and hip-hop, Graves performed “Lonesome Roads” and “We Both Lie” during his appearance.

He also brought his father onto the stage which was a poignant moment for the recording artist, since Graves’ grandfather and father once performed on the Opry stage as well.

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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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