THE BLACK OPRY: CONVERSATION AND PERFORMANCE • ‘LIVE AT THE HALL,’ 2022

Black Opry founder and co-director Holly G and the Museum’s Angela Stefano Zimmer host this conversation and showcase featuring recording artists and songwriters the Kentucky Gentlemen, Nikki Morgan, Aaron Vance, and Julie Williams, all involved with the Black Opry.

Founded in April 2021 as a digital home for Black Americana music, blues, country, and folk artists and fans, the Black Opry now includes a series of showcases, known as the Black Opry Revue, that highlight the diverse sounds and stories of the Black artists in these genres.

During the program, Holly G and Zimmer discuss the history of the Black Opry, and each artist shares stories about their career, how they got involved with the organization, and performs.

This “Live at the Hall” episode was recorded in the Museum's Ford Theater on Friday, September 16, 2022.