WSM-AM 🇺🇸

WSM-AM, a 50,000-watt clear channel station on 650 AM in Nashville, Tennessee, signed on the air October 5, 1925, originally owned by the National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Its call letters represent the slogan 'We Shield Millions,' initially serving policyholders. The station's most significant contribution is the Grand Ole Opry, which began as the 'WSM Barn Dance' in November 1925, hosted by George D. Hay and later renamed 'Grand Ole Opry' in December 1927. WSM's clear channel status allowed its programming, including the Grand Ole Opry, to reach a wide audience across the United States and Canada, especially during the golden age of radio in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. From 1943 to 1974, the Grand Ole Opry was broadcast from the Ryman Auditorium, known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music'. In 1974, the Opry moved to the Grand Ole Opry House, where WSM continues to broadcast the Opry. WSM's format has evolved, consistently rooted in country music while adapting to changing tastes. Today, owned by Gaylord Entertainment Company through Ryman Hospitality Properties, WSM continues to broadcast the Grand Ole Opry and features a mix of country music, news, and talk programming related to Nashville culture, available online for global listeners.

1. Experience the live broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, a cherished country music tradition. 2. Listen to a mix of classic and contemporary country hits, news, and Nashville-centric talk programming. 3. Enjoy special event broadcasts, including concerts, award shows, and festivals. 4. Connect with a historic station that helped popularize country music and launch countless careers since 1925. 5. Tune in from anywhere in the world via WSM's website and streaming audio.

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WSM-AM is a radio station based in United States.

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