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SUMMARY:Grand Ole Opry Stars- The Whites\, at the Ohio Valley Opry
DESCRIPTION:Grand Ole Opry Stars The Whites Coming to Ohio Valley Opry Octo
 ber 17\n\nBelpre\, Ohio – Grand Ole Opry stars The Whites will bring the
 ir unmistakable family harmonies and decades of country music tradition to
  the Ohio Valley Opry on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, for two performanc
 es at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\n\nFor many music and movie fans\, The White
 s are immediately recognizable from the acclaimed film O Brother\, Where A
 rt Thou? The group performed "Keep on the Sunny Side" for the film and its
  Grammy-winning soundtrack\, introducing their signature family harmonies 
 to an entirely new generation of listeners.\n\nBut The Whites' place in co
 untry music history reaches far beyond the movie screen.\n\nLed by Buck Wh
 ite and featuring daughters Sharon and Cheryl White\, The Whites became kn
 own for a distinctive sound rooted in traditional country\, bluegrass and 
 gospel music. Their close family harmonies and acoustic instrumentation he
 lped establish them as one of Nashville's most respected family groups.\n\
 nThe Whites joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1984 and became familiar faces on
  the legendary Nashville stage. Their career has included charting country
  singles\, award nominations\, collaborations with some of the biggest nam
 es in country and bluegrass music\, and performances for audiences across 
 the country.\n\nTheir connection to O Brother\, Where Art Thou? became ano
 ther important chapter in that career. The soundtrack became a cultural ph
 enomenon\, helping introduce traditional American roots\, bluegrass and go
 spel music to millions of listeners. The album earned the Grammy Award for
  Album of the Year and became one of the most successful roots-music sound
 tracks of its era.\n\nAudiences at the Ohio Valley Opry can expect the kin
 d of music that has defined The Whites throughout their career: traditiona
 l country\, bluegrass\, gospel and the family harmonies that have remained
  at the heart of their sound.\n\n"We are so excited to welcome The Whites 
 back to the Ohio Valley Opry\," said Marvin Clark\, owner of the Ohio Vall
 ey Opry. "They represent the kind of music we love here. They are Grand Ol
 e Opry stars with an incredible history in country music\, but when they w
 alk onto the stage and start singing those family harmonies\, there is suc
 h a warmth and authenticity to what they do. This is going to be a very sp
 ecial show."\n\nThe October 17 appearance will include two performances\, 
 giving area fans the choice of a 3:00 p.m. matinee or a 7:00 p.m. evening 
 show.\n\nThe Ohio Valley Opry\, located at 1944 Washington Boulevard (behi
 nd The Celebration Center Church) in Belpre\, presents live country\, blue
 grass and gospel entertainment in a family-friendly setting. The venue reg
 ularly combines nationally recognized performers with regional musicians\,
  continuing its tradition of bringing Nashville-quality entertainment to t
 he Mid-Ohio Valley.\n\nEvent Information\n\nThe Whites\n\nGrand Ole Opry S
 tars\n\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\n\n3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\n\nOhio Va
 lley Opry\n\n1944 Washington Boulevard\n\nBelpre\, Ohio\n\nTickets are ava
 ilable at www.OhioValleyOpry.com or by calling 740-525-9218.\n\nFor additi
 onal information\, interviews or media inquiries\, contact:\n\nOhio Valley
  Opry\n\n740-525-9218\n\nwww.OhioValleyOpry.com
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CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family,Live Music
LOCATION:OHIO VALLEY OPRY\, 1944 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD\, (BEHIND CELEBRATION
  CENTER CHURCH)\, BELPRE\, OHIO\, 45714\, United States
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