>> jazz greats and rock 'n' roll legends performed here presidents attended events and those who have taken this stage, say there is no other experience quite like it. >> 1999, 2000 was the first time i ever walked out on that stage, and it's -- you're hit with the gravity of it. >> in 1943, its most famous act arrived, the grand ole opry, the show's home until 1974. ♪ my coat is many colors. >> stars like dolly parton and charlie pride made their opry debuts right here on this stage. >> johnny cash >> carried into living rooms, the opry show became america's longest running radio program, helping cement nashville's reputation as music city. ♪ my daughter. >> where we're standing is the most historical stage in country music. >> i met up with country music star michael wray. >> do you remember the