Grand Ole Opry

These artists earned a life-changing honor.

His list of credits is extraordinary.

An all-star cast joined him for the emotional tribute.

He nearly cried before he got the question out and once he did she let tears flow.

Carrie Underwood helmed a tribute show packed full of legendary women to celebrate Mandrell's big anniversary.

Country music had a big role in television in the 1960s, thanks in part to these standout moments.

She took a long road to success.

"Waterloo" and "B.J. the D.J." were his two No. 1 hits but he placed 11 songs inside the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Barnett was surprised on her birthday, Sept. 28, with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

The 5,000th Saturday night broadcast can be heard and seen on Oct. 30.