They're much more the family type but no less into the music. They love the show, love the performers, and the feelings are certainly returned. There was no question that Nashville was the place to go. The tradition just runs so deep here. I'm just as excited about playing at the Opry now as I was the first time I went onstage.
Music seems to ring out from every street corner, and it's no wonder.
Several music clubs and cafes cluster near the Ryman Auditorium, the grande dame of all music halls. WSM, which began broadcasting in 1925, is widely acknowledged as the granddaddy of country music radio. Huge picture windows allow guests to peek in at Bill as he does his live broadcast weekday mornings. Bill often invites performers and songwriters to sit in on the show, talk a little music, and maybe play some too. He talks a little about his personal trials and triumphs, both of which serve as inspirations for his songwriting.