Any Grand Ole Opry regular can attest to the importance of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," the country music standard that often kicks off or closes an evening of performances on the genre's most ...

The Grand Ole Opry showcases country music's past, present and future. So it's telling that after the Opry renovated and unveiled its new stage earlier this year, this was the first song we heard.

From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones. The ...