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Around the Opry Table

A Feast of Recipes and Stories from the Grand Ole Opry

Introduction

In the early days of the Opry, touring was far from the comfortable experience it is today. Entire bands were crammed into a single car, suitcases stuffed in the trunk and instruments strapped on the roof, driving miles and miles from one small town to the next-an arduous journey unbroken by convenience marts or roadside restaurants. It was not at all unusual for fans to invite the performers who had been broadcast into their lives every Saturday night via WSM radio to come into their homes, sit at their table, and share a meal before a show. Nor was it uncommon for food to be used as commerce, meaning Opry members literally sang for their supper. Porter Wagoner, whose membership in the Opry dates back a half century, had friendships with some of the earliest members, like Roy Acuff, who said there were many times that if people didn't have the cash for a ticket, they would bring food to the box office instead. "Maybe a slab of bacon, or some ham. If it was a big family, they might bring three ... read full excerpt from Around the Opry Table: A Feast of Recipes and Stories from the Grand Ole Opry ebook