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    • Feb 11, 1972
    "Grand Ole Gospel Time" debuts as a post-Grand Ole Opry, Friday night event, produced by Jimmy Snow, son of Hank Snow. The show continues for 23 years, with Johnny Cash and June Carter as inaugural-night guests
    Apr 22, 1972
    An ailing Stoney Cooper is a scratch for the night's Grand Ole Opry show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Wife Wilma Lee Cooper plays solo during the evening, which begins with Stonewall Jackson singing "Don't Be Angry" and ends with Charlie Walker performing "Little Old Wine Drinker Me"
    May 13, 1972
    Eight years after an impromptu debut as a guest of The Wilburn Brothers, Gene Watson performs "Danny Boy" and "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)" during his first scheduled appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
    Jul 8, 1972
    When a concert date is cancelled, Barbara Mandrell joins the Grand Ole Opry, three weeks earlier than scheduled. Her performances for the night include "Show Me," "Tonight My Baby's Coming Home" and "Satisfied"
    Aug 12, 1972
    David Houston joins the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. He performs "Almost Persuaded," "Soft, Sweet And Warm," "Baby, Baby (I Know You're A Lady)" and "Livin' In A House Full Of Love"
    Jan 13, 1973
    Ernest Tubb celebrates 30 years as a Grand Ole Opry member at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. During the evening, he performs "Waltz Across Texas," "Walking The Floor Over You" and "Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello"
    Jan 20, 1973
    Jerry Lee Lewis makes his Grand Ole Opry debut, breaking two promises: he won't sing rock & roll, and won't swear. The set list boasts "Another Place, Another Time," "Johnny B. Goode," "Great Balls Of Fire" and "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On"
    Feb 23, 1973
    The Atlanta Constitution quotes Skeeter Davis on the Grand Ole Opry's imminent move from the Ryman: "It's the Mother Church of Country Music. It's almost sacred. I wouldn't even do a promotion for Opryland, and you can quote me on that"
    Apr 28, 1973
    Conway Twitty makes his Grand Ole Opry debut at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, performing "She Needs Someone To Hold Her (When She Cries)," "Hello Darlin'" and "Baby's Gone"
    Jul 14, 1973
    Tompall & The Glaser Brothers perform on the Grand Ole Opry in their last appearance as members. The date includes their former hit "Rings"



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