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The New Orleans-based singer-songwriter is breaking out alongside creative circles like the Black Opry Revue.

In the spring of 2021, country music fan Holly G launched the blog and artist directory BlackOpry.com little suspecting what would come next. The site and its social media reach inspired an AmericanaFest gathering space - The Black Opry House - last September, which in turn inspired a touring Black Opry Revue that’s been filling theaters around the country since last October. On Monday night, the Black Opry’s official Anniversary Party takes place at the City Winery.

This calendar lists events taking place in and around Louisville, from concerts to comedy shows, theater productions, musicals and more.

The Black Opry was founded in Nashville by Holly G, starting as a website thats now grown into a collective of artists. Hear from members of the Black Opry Revue in the World Cafe studio.

A country music fan founded the Black Opry as a way to connect with Black country artists and fans; it's now making change in the genre.

Check out our recommendations — from Aaron Vance to Morgan Wade and beyond

Writers and broadcasters weigh in on the present and future of country music

Talking with Black Opry founder Holly G and artists Roberta Lea and Aaron Vance

Disappointed, but not surprised. That’s how some musicians are reacting to Morgan Wallen’s appearance on one of Nashville’s most revered stages. Wallen was caught using a racial slur last year and later apologized.

Black women leveraged the power of streaming platforms and social media to bridge the chasms previously carved by labels, publishers and radio.