Alex Miller Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Miller appeared as a special guest of Eddie Montgomery.
Country traditionalist Alex Miller made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Thursday (June 27), fulfilling a lifelong dream with a magical two-song set. With his 1944 Martin D-18 in hand, Alex performed his hit “Puttin’ Up Hay” and his latest single release, the poignant “My Daddy’s Dad.” Miller made the most of his time on stage, engaging the audience with a lively between-song patter, thanking fans who traveled from multiple states and sharing a special moment with emcee Bill Cody.
“I think everyone who plays Country music dreams of playin’ the Opry,” Alex says. “For me, it’s been something my whole family hoped would come true one day. I wish my Grandpa had lived long enough to see me step into that circle, ‘cause I think I was floating in the air. It was a heck of a feeling – I know I’ll never forget it.”
Everything about this Opry debut has been special. Eddie Montgomery made a trip to Alex’s home in rural Lancaster, Kentucky to invite Miller to help celebrate Montgomery’s 15-year anniversary as an Opry member. As Eddie explained to Alex, “This is what Country music means to me … Helpin’ a young musician achieve his dreams just like our heroes helped T-Roy and me.”
His new EP, MY DADDY’S DAD (Billy Jam Records), is available across all streaming platforms. Take a look at a couple of photos below!
(c) Grand Ole Opry, photo by Rachael Black
Alex Miller and Eddie Montgomery. Photo Credit: Straight South Imagery
Videos
|
The Night Shift Before Christmas The Circuit Playhouse (11/20-12/20) |
|
The 49th Annual Art Auction Playhouse on the Square (4/24-4/24) |
|
Hamilton (Angelica Company) Tennessee Performing Arts Center (6/16-6/28) |
|
Ain't Too Proud Playhouse on the Square (3/26-4/18) |
|
1776 South Jackson Performing Arts Center (6/19-6/28) |
|
Mean Girls the Musical Playhouse on the Square (8/21-9/13) |
|
ATRIUM TheatreWorks@TheSquare (1/08-1/24) |
|
Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age & Mannequin Pussy at Nissan Stadium Nissan Stadium (8/15-8/15) |
|
Mamma Mia! Tennessee Theatre (2/16-2/21) |
|
Hamilton TN Performing Arts Center Andrew Jackson Hall (6/17-6/28) |
| VIEW ALL SHOWS ADD A SHOW | |