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Apr 2, 1977
Grand Ole Opry manager Vito Pellettieri runs a show for the last time in his life, after more than 40 years in the role
Apr 14, 1977
Vito Pellettieri dies in Nashville after suffering a stroke. A longtime stage manager of the Grand Ole Opry, he helped George D. Hay develop the radio show's format after his appointment in 1934. During his tenure, Pellettieri also co-wrote Roy Acuff's hit "Unloved And Unclaimed"
Aug 26, 1977
Just 10 days after Elvis Presley's death, Ronnie McDowell makes his Grand Ole Opry debut, singing "The King Is Gone" in tribute
Sep 17, 1977
Reba McEntire makes her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing the Patsy Cline classic "Sweet Dreams" and Roger Miller's "Invitation To The Blues," 30 years to the day after her father won his first rodeo honor
Jun 9, 1978
Marty Robbins tells the Grand Ole Opry audience that he saw Christ during the moments he was dead on the operating table during open heart surgery in 1970
Jun 17, 1978
Marty Robbins drives his brand new car, a Panther DeVille, onto the stage during the Grand Ole Opry
Nov 1, 1978
Tanya Tucker gets booed for a rock-influenced performance on the Grand Ole Opry
Dec 12, 1978
ABC airs "Merry Christmas From The Grand Ole Opry," a holiday special featuring Crystal Gayle, Chet Atkins, Roy Acuff, Barbara Mandrell and Minnie Pearl
Dec 15, 1978
Bob Luman makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
Mar 10, 1979
Invited by Porter Wagoner, R&B legend James Brown plays the Grand Ole Opry, lacing his 17-minute set with the country songs "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "Tennessee Waltz." Jean Shepard complains; Barbara Mandrell says the appearance is overdue
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