Blake Shelton, J.C. Reaching Out’s Carl Atteberry, and Ryman Hospitality
Properties Chief Marketing Officer John Behling

Ryman Hospitality Properties partnered with country superstar Blake Shelton in a press conference Friday (9/29) afternoon to kick off the grand opening of Ole Red Tishomingo, a restaurant, bar and live music venue inspired by Opry member Blake Shelton’s hit song “Ol’ Red.” With funds raised from a private performance set for this evening at the venue, Shelton presented $32,000 to Carl Atteberry of J.C. Reaching Out, which provides financial assistance to family members of people battling cancer.

When asked, “What about the Oklahoma experience do you want people to have when they come here,” Shelton responded, “I think the most important thing for me – outside of just doing something for this particular community – was for people to get a feeling of warmth here. That’s one of the most important things about Oklahoma, the people here are good people.”

Shelton was joined at the press conference by Ryman Hospitality Properties Chief Marketing Officer John Behling and Ole Red Tishomingo’s General Manager Charles Haisler.

Shelton cohosted a free concert with 650 AM WSM’s Bill Cody on Saturday, Sept. 30. The outdoor stage on Main Street will feature performances from RaeLynn and Opry members Jeannie Seely, John Conlee, and Ronnie Milsap. The free “Blake & Friends” concert was also live-streamed on Ole Red’s Facebook page, facebook.com/OleRedTish/.

The grand opening celebration in Tishomingo builds upon the anticipation of a second location, Ole Red Nashville, a multi-level 26,000-square-foot entertainment venue in the heart of Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, which is set to open in spring of 2018.

About Ole Red Tishomingo Ole Red Tishomingo is a bar, restaurant and retail store located in Opry member Blake Shelton’s adopted hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The very first location for the Ole Red family, Ole Red Tishomingo is inspired by the laid-back, fun-loving Southern Oklahoma lifestyle made famous by Opry member Blake Shelton.  Serving up Shelton-inspired food, drink, music, apparel and home goods seven days a week, Ole Red Tishomingo is a must-visit destination for all country music fans looking to cut loose and have a little fun in America’s heartland. Less than a 3-hour drive from both Dallas and Oklahoma City, Ole Red Tishomingo is a can’t-miss stop on any country music fan’s great American road trip.   About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 7,811 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry (opry.com), the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; and 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home. For additional information about Ryman Hospitality Properties, visit www.rymanhp.com

About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 7,811 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry (opry.com), the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; and 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home. For additional information about Ryman Hospitality Properties, visit www.rymanhp.com

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Blake Shelton, J.C. Reaching Out's Carl Atteberry, and Ryman Hospitality Properties Chief Marketing Officer John Behling Ryman Hospitality Properties partnered with country superstar Blake Shelton in a press conference Friday (9/29) afternoon to kick off the grand opening of Ole Red Tishomingo, a restaurant, bar and live music venue inspired by...