2-20-14
The surprise celebration held Monday night for Country Radio Hall of Famer Bob Kingsley at the Grand Ole Opry House also raised $50,000 for the Opry Trust Fund.
Kingsley was honored for his 40 years in national radio syndication as part of the American Country Countdown (1974-2006) and as host and owner of Bob Kingsley?s Country Top 40 (2006-present), distributed by WestwoodOne. The event included performances, appearances, and taped messages by a mix of industry legends, today?s hit-makers, and Nashville?s most influential singer-songwriters.
(Pictured L-R) Steve Buchanan, President, Opry Entertainment Group and Board President, Opry Trust Fund; Bob Kingsley; Nan Kingsley; Pete Fisher, Vice-President and General Manger, Grand Ole Opry
(Photo courtesy of Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry)
