Grand Ole Opry and Gaylord Entertainment Announce Special Opry At the Ryman Show to Benefit Families of September 11 Tragedies Sunday, November 11, 2001

October 15, 2001 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct 15, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the Grand Ole Opry prepares to return to its most famous former home, the historic Ryman Auditorium, November 2001 to February 2002, the Opry, Opry artists and Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE:GET) will pay honor to the fallen heroes and victims of the September 11 tragedies with a unique Opry at the Ryman show November 11, 7-9:30pm. The show will air on 650 WSM and online at www.opry.com.

Gaylord Entertainment will donate proceeds from the special Opry show to charities that benefit the victims' families. Tickets go on sale today and can be purchased by calling 615/871-OPRY, online at www.opry.com, or the Opry or Ryman box office. Ticket prices are $25, $35 and gold circle seats are $50.

A stellar line up continues to grow and currently includes Opry members Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Porter Wagoner and Steve Wariner. The show line up will span a wide variety of country music.

"The Opry and country music are true icons of the American spirit. We felt a benefit Opry show is the perfect place and way for us to come together and support the victims of the tragedy," said Colin V. Reed, president and chief executive officer of Gaylord Entertainment.

The Grand Ole Opry is a property of Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE:GET), a diversified entertainment company whose business operates in two groups: hospitality and attractions, and music, media and entertainment. Gaylord Entertainment is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.

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