NextBreaking: That night, there wasn’t a dry eye in the Opry, and it wasn’t a ballad about heartbreak. Fans anticipated grit, soul, and perhaps even a surprise guest or two when Jelly Roll took the stage, but nobody anticipated this: a bunch of wide-eyed elementary school children holding hands as they entered the spotlight as if it were their playground. Their naive voices soared alongside his, bringing hope—something more pure than fame—to the Opry. Instead of cheering as the last note was played, the audience stood there, many of them crying, murmuring, “This is what country music is all about.” One of the most dramatic performances in Opry history—a moment so unvarnished and unanticipated… View more
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