Last night (Wednesday, July 17th) Ray Wylie Hubbard made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pam Tillis, who has recently been collaborating with Ray after meeting in the Nashville airport, helped facilitate the invitation to step into to Opry circle and did his introduction before he launched into his signature song, “Snake Farm.”
“I want to get this next guest intro right because it’s so important to me. This gentleman I’m about to introduce you to has fans as diverse as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Patty Griffin, Ringo Starr, Steve Earle, Lee Ann Womack … so many people know about this man and look up to him as the very epitome of a true artist, a true writer. He has influenced a generation of Texas musicians and songwriters. 55 years making music. Made his debut on David Letterman, and I said, ‘You know, Ray Wylie Hubbard, it is time that you played the Grand Ole Opry.”
Watch the performances of “Snake Farm”, “Loose” and “The Messenger” in the You Tube video clips below.
Congratulations Ray!
(Hey, Austin City Limits … your move!)
