 | The Music of Bill Monroe by Bill Monroe
Buy new: $28.47 / Used from: $22.34 "The Father Of Bluegrass" was always a welcome sight at Ryman Auditorium.
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 | 20th Century Masters: Classic Patsy Cline (Millennium Collection) by Patsy Cline
Buy new: $7.97 / Used from: $2.48 Here are the early to mid-60's hits by Patsy. A true legend who had real country style.
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 | Down Every Road by Merle Haggard
Buy new: $34.47 / Used from: $18.99 The material on here extends beyond the sixties, but it's all great work by a true superstar.
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 | The Essential Bobby Bare by Bobby Bare
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $5.49 "Detroit City" was a huge hit for Bobby. It's here along with more gems.
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 | The Essential Flatt & Scruggs: 'Tis Sweet to Be Remembered by Flatt & Scruggs
Buy new: $15.93 / Used from: $6.99 Lester & Earl had to be one of the most popular & well-known acts in the world until their breakup. Opry fans loved their sound.
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 | Carryin' On With Johnny Cash & June Carter by Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
Buy used from: $6.16 June & Johnny were always well-loved by the Opry audience.
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 | Best of Eddy Arnold by Eddy Arnold
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $4.25 "Cattle Call" always brought down the house at the Ryman.
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 | Together Again/My Heart Skips a Beat by Buck Owens
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $7.19 Buck didn't appear on the Opry as much as most on this list, as he was too busy constantly touring the world. We'll forgive him for hosting "Hee Haw" .
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 | Man of Constant Sorrow by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $10.99 Ralph & The Clinch Mountain Boys at their best.
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 | Trouble's Back in Town by The Wilburn Brothers
Buy used from: $19.99 The Wilburns were at the top of their game in the 1960's.
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 | Young Love: The Classic Hits of Sonny James by Sonny James
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $7.94 Sonny had a big crossover hit with "Young Love", but he remained an Opry regular.
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 | Sweet Sounds by the Browns/Grand Ole Opry Favorites by The Browns
Buy used from: $49.99 This family group were HUGE favorites on the Opry in the sixties, They always brought the house down with their tight harmonies.
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 | America's Most Colorful Hillbilly Band by The Maddox Brothers & Rose
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $5.88 Rose could really belt out a song. They were colorful all right...and great.
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 | I'm a Rattlesnakin' Daddy: The King Anthology, 1946-1963 by Hankshaw Hawkins
Buy used from: $23.97 Hawkshaw was a legendary star that is quite often overlooked today. Don't overlook this one.
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 | Anthology, Vol. 2: The Chart Years by Lynn Anderson
Buy used from: $34.99 Another huge star of the era who is overlooked too many times.
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 | Abilene by George Hamilton IV
Buy used from: $27.95 George IV's "Rose & A Baby Ruth" remains a country classic today.
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 | The Star of the Grand Ole Opry by Justin Tubb
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $6.99 E.T.'s son was a great songwriter and Opry performer.
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 | The Essential Dottie West by Dottie West
Buy used from: $8.39 Dottie was always in the spotlight and deservedly so.
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 | All Time Favorite Country Songwriter by Harlan Howard
Buy used from: $19.99 This 1965 masterpiece really showcases Harlan's genius for writing monster country hit tunes. One of a kind stuff.
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 | Born to Sing by Connie Smith
Buy new: $115.49 / Used from: $81.58 "Born To Sing" and born to be an Opry star for sure.
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 | Front Porch Funnies by Stringbean
Buy used from: $12.95 Don't forget good ol' String. He's an Opry legend who was tutored by Uncle Dave Macon. You can't get any better than that.
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 | Walk on By by Leroy Van Dyke
Buy used from: $16.70 LeRoy was a true rockabilly. Great sixties country.
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 | George Jones & Melba Montgomery by George Jones
Buy used from: $14.95 This 1968 release is pure gold. This is real country music at it's best.
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 | The Melody Ranch Girl by Jean Shepard
She was featured on the Opry nearly every week in the 1960's. Pure country.
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