By the late 1960s; the Ryman Auditorium�the fifth home of the Grand Ole Opry�was a deteriorating firetrap in a seedy part of Nashville; yet it still attracted thousands of people each weekend to the �show that made country music famous.� In an effort to develop an attraction that could sustain a larger Opry all week long; Opryland was born. Opryland USA operated from May 27; 1972; until December 31; 1997; attracting millions of visitors each year and giving many celebrities their first taste of show business. The park consisted of nine areas; dozens of rides; and Broadway-caliber shows featuring live bands and orchestras. As the �Home of American Music;� Opryland USA still lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visited its wooded trails; lazy streams; exciting attractions; and toe-tapping performances.
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