Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Clint Black

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Bringing a contemporary edge to songs rooted in honky-tonk, Clint Black brings his legendary career to the Grand Ole Opry. Clint joined the Opry in 1991, the same year that he married Lisa Hartman and released two No. 1 hits

Background and Early Career

• Born February 4, 1962 in Long Branch, N.J., Clint was actually raised in Houston. He dropped out of high school to pursue a music career and spent a decade trying to find achieve success.
• Clint's first taste of success wasn't just a little nibble—it was a great, big bite. His debut album, Killin' Time, went triple platinum and the first single from that album, "A Better Man," hit No. 1.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• After winning CMA's Horizon Award in 1989 and CMA's Male Vocalist of the Year Award in 1990, Clint joined the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in 1991.

Clint Black at the Opry

• Want to know when you can see this chart-topping superstar take the stage at the Opry? Visit the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog for a schedule of upcoming performances.

Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Grand Ole Opry

• "A Better Man"
• "When My Ship Comes In"
• "A Good Run of Bad Luck"
• "Summer's Comin'"
• "Like the Rain"
• "Nothin' but the Taillights"
• "The Shoes You're Wearing"
• "Loving Blind"
• "Where Are You Now"

More Details

• Clint has appeared in movies as well, such as Anger Management and Maverick.
• Clint has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!