A BIRTHDAY BETWEEN SONGS: Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, laughter echoes louder than the applause. It’s Rhonda Vincent’s birthday — and her longtime friend and stage partner can’t help but smile. “She keeps getting younger,” he says with a grin, the kind that carries decades of music, friendship, and shared miles on the road. For years, Rhonda has been more than just a bluegrass legend — she’s family. Together, they’ve traded harmonies and heart, late-night drives and early-morning prayers. 💬 “We love you, sweet friend,” he adds softly, as a small cake appears and the band tunes up for another song. The Opry lights shimmer like candles, and for one shining moment, it feels less like a performance — and more like home.
A BIRTHDAY BETWEEN SONGS Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, the laughter is louder than...