The Whites to perform at Opry
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BELPRE - Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites will bring its family harmonies and decades of country music tradition to the Ohio Valley Opry for two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 17.
The Whites are recognizable from the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" The group performed “Keep on the Sunny Side” for the film and its Grammy-winning soundtrack, introducing family harmonies to a new generation of listeners.
The Whites’ place in country music history reaches beyond the movie screen.
Led by Buck White and featuring daughters Sharon and Cheryl White, The Whites became known for a sound rooted in traditional country, bluegrass and gospel music. Harmonies and acoustic instrumentation establish The Whites among Nashville’s most respected family groups.
The Whites joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1984 and became familiar faces on the Nashville stage, charting country singles, award nominations, collaborations with some of the biggest names in country and bluegrass music and performing for audiences across the country.
The Whites' connection to "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" became another chapter in its career. The soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, helping introduce traditional American roots, bluegrass and gospel music to millions of listeners and the album earned the Grammy for Album of the Year and became one of the most successful roots-music soundtracks of its era.
“We are so excited to welcome The Whites back to the Ohio Valley Opry,” said Marvin Clark, owner of the Ohio Valley Opry. “They represent the kind of music we love here. They are Grand Ole Opry stars with an incredible history in country music, but when they walk onto the stage and start singing those family harmonies, there is such a warmth and authenticity to what they do. This is going to be a very special show.”
The Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd., behind The Celebration Center Church in Belpre, presents live country, bluegrass and gospel entertainment in a family-friendly setting. The venue combines nationally recognized performers with regional musicians.
Tickets are available at www.OhioValleyOpry.com or by calling 740-525-9218. For additional information, call the Ohio Valley Opry at 740-525-9218 or email www.OhioValleyOpry.com.