Grand Ole Opry House Turns 40: Watch President Nixon Perform on Opening Night — billboard.com

A little lesson in country music history -- it's all about perspective. The Grand Ole Opry -- the radio show made famous by WSM since 1925 -- has had several homes over the years, with possibly the most iconic one being the Ryman Auditorium, which housed the show from 1943-1974, as well as during the winter months today. However, on March 16, 1974, four decades ago this weekend, the show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House located just north of Nashville. 

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