Ryman Auditorium ('Mother Church of Country Music')

Ryman Auditorium is commonly called the 'Mother Church of Country Music' and served as the longtime home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. The venue is a historic performance space in downtown Nashville that continues to host concerts and houses exhibits about its role in country music history. Many fans and musicians regard the Ryman as a cultural shrine to country music because of its iconic status and preserved interior.