At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry relations Jenn Tressler all play crucial roles in shaping the Opry’s success, while also ushering the historic venue into the future. These women take part in everything from coordinating talent bookings to preserving cultural artifacts, driving creative programming, and forging connections to champion emerging artists, all of which helps expand the Opry’s influence and impact on country music and beyond. These executives embody the Opry’s distinguished professionalism and welcoming spirit, which is essential for maintaining the venue’s revered status in Nashville and throughout the music world. (Variety)