Why is Teneese the best place to became a Country singer By Enrique Echaide 1925 Grand Ole Opry radio show 1942 Hank Williams 1950 Nashville becomes the center of the country music industry 1961 Country Music Hall of Fame opens in Nashville 1974 The Grand Ole Opry moves to Opryland 1980 Country pop rises with artists like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 1990 Country music booms with stars like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain 2001 Johnny Cash Museum opens in Nashville 2013 Taylor Swift shifts from country to pop, sparking debate in Tennessee 2020 Nashville strengthens its brand as “Music City” with growing music tourism
