Grand Ole Opry Member Spotlight: John Conlee Return to Index Grand Ole Opry Country Music Show - Nashville Dierks Bentley - The Opry's Youngest Member The perpetual farm boy, show stopping musician John Conlee has always stayed close to his roots. Growing up on a tobacco farm, John has always embraced the concept of hard work. His music has transcended decades and John is a treasured member of the Grand Ole Opry. He still performs often, when he's not relaxing on the farm or raising millions of dollars for various charities. Background and Early Career John Conlee was born on August 11, 1946. While working hard on the family farm, young John found time to perform at the local radio station beginning when he was only 10 years old. Conlee was signed to ABC Records in 1976, and began releasing his string of Number 1 hits the next year. Grand Ole Opry Induction On February 7, 1981, John Conlee was inducted to the Grand Ole Opry, only fie years after signing with a record label. His is one of the greatest rises to fame in Opry history. John Conlee at the Opry John Conlee is still a very active of the Grand Ole Opry. You can find out what dates he will be performing his famous hit songs at the VME Grand Ole Opry Blog. Check out the blog to find out when John, and all the rest of your Grand Ole Opry favorites will be performing. Notable Hits You Might Hear at the Grand Ole Opry "Rose Colored Glasses" "Lady Lay Down" "Backside of Thirty" "Miss Emily's Picture" "Before My Time" "Friday Night Blues" "She Can't Say That Anymore" "Common Man" More Details Before beginning his singing career John Conly was a licensed funeral home director and mortician. Since rising to fame John Conlee has been very involved with the charities Farm Aid, which raises money for the families of American farmers and the Feed the Children charity. Conlee was awarded an ACM award for Best New Male Vocalist in 1979. When not performing John likes woodworking and gunsmithing at his 32 acre farm outside of Nashville. See the complete list of current Grand Ole Opry members!

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