George Strait

Here are 31 artists who are not Grand Ole Opry members. In some cases, the reason why is stunning.

Some of them are still out there working!

These country legends should all be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.

The "Five More Minutes" singer isn't afraid to admit that he "did not play it cool."

If you want to be the King, you have to always act like the King.

This is one of those "only in Nashville" moments.

Including what it took to get Jelly Roll onboard for Brooks & Dunn's "Believe."

During times of unimaginable loss, these country songs can soothe the soul.

On Jan. 18, 2013, Strait kicked off his farewell trek in Lubbock, Texas.

Happy birthday to these country hits!