Age Discrimination on Music Row

I know, it sounds impossible right? I thought it was just pure coincidence that all real talent in Nashville shows up in a fit, twenty-something package. Anyway, 50's and 60's country star Stonewall Jackson is suing the country music showcase for $10 million, claiming that the Opry has "kept him off the stage" because of his age - he's 74. Apparently he was told by Pete Fisher, the Opry's General Manager that "I don't want any gray hairs on that stage or in the audience, and before I'm done there won't be any," and, "You're too old and too country." Of course, Fisher and Opry parent-company Gaylord Entertainment are disputing this and claim that they've cut back on his appearances due to scheduling problems.

In my opinion, the Opry's just gone downhill ever since they fired that Williams boy...but what do I know.

In related news, Stonewall Jackson is himself being sued by a long-dead Confederate General for trademark infringement. Stay tuned for more details.