Another good Hartford story referred to the first time he had snuck backstage at the Grand Ole Opry.
You are also within easy reach of signature American entertainment such as the Carolina Opry and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, not to mention countless restaurants to appease any taste buds.
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Donny's next stop was a part with the "Grapevine Opry Kids" which in turn landed him a spot on NBC's Saturday morning pilot, "Country Kids".
By 13, Parton was performing at the Grand Ole Opry.