Since 1925, Ryman Auditorium has been the "home" of the Grand Ole Opry and the national headquarters of foot-stomping, tear-jerking country music. By the spring of 1972, the red brick walls and stained glass windows will cease to echo the sounds of western music. At that time, not too far away, will be the new Opry House, surrounded by a series of specialty shops, restaurants, a motel and rides for the kids.
NASHVILLE, TN – CIRCA 1958: (L-R) Hall Willis, Ginger Willis and Tommy Hill stand next to Ira Louvin and Charlie Louvin of the country brothers duo "The Louvin Brothers" as they pose for a portrait outside the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry, in circa 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
