Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: Holly Dunn

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Growing up in a San Antonio house chock full of talent, Holly Dunn knew from the beginning that she was going to make it big. She toured with several band in high school and college and even sang at the White House Bicentennial celebration. With her big voice, big heart, and colossal talent, Holly Dunn has done her family proud.

Background and Early Career

• When Holly Dunn was born on August 22, 1957 she was born into a family that went on to achieve fame in several artistic fields. Holly has held her own in this talented arena, with her singing, songwriting, and art.
  Before she was signed as a singer Holly worked as a staff writer at CBS alongside her brother.

Grand Ole Opry Induction

• The whole family was on hand to see Holly Dunn be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on October 14, 1989. Holly's dreams were finally realized as she stood on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. She had always admired Opry members, and now she was one of them.

Holly Dunn at the Opry

• Holly doesn't perform much these days, preferring to focus on her artwork, but her fans hope that someday she will again grace the Grand Ole Opry stage. Log on to the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog to see if Holly is on the roster of performers.

Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Grand Ole Opry

• "Daddy's Hands"
• "Love Someone Like Me"
• "Only When I Love"
• "Strangers Again"
• "There Goes My Heart Again"

More Details

• Holly Dunn has received many awards for her music. She has three times been nominated for a Grammy Award, in 1986 she was awarded the ACM New Female Vocalist Award, and has also been give a CMA Horizon Award (1987).
• Like her mother before her, Holly is now exploring her talent as an artist. Working mostly in pastels, her art is reminiscent of photography with warm colors and great textures.
• See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!