This year marks the 25th anniversary of A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and approximately 1 million visitors will celebrate the Silver with new yuletide-themed shows, stunning decorations and the return of everyone’s favorite Gaylord Opryland Christmas traditions. A Country Christmas, presented by Nissan, begins Nov. 14, 2008 and runs through Jan. 4, 2009, at the resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The event includes more than a dozen shows and attractions, including this year’s centerpiece,  Louise Mandrell’s ‘Joy the World’ Christmas Dinner & Show which features traditional Christmas music, dancing and comedy all while guests dine on a delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings.

“I’m very excited about joining Gaylord Opryland in their 25th anniversary. I worked the Grand Ole Opry both at the Ryman and new Opry House when I was growing up. My first production show was at the Acuff Theater at Opryland,” said country music artist Louise Mandrell. “I feel at home at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. But, I think they make everyone feel that way.”

In addition to Louise Mandrell’s ‘Joy to the World’ Christmas Dinner & Show, A  Country Christmas includes: ICE! featuring How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss; the Radio City Christmas Spectacular;  Winter Wonderland; Breakfast with the Grinch; Rockabilly Christmas and Tim Watson's Tennessee Christmas.

“This year we are celebrating on an even larger scale because of our Silver Anniversary. For example, we are thrilled to have Louise Mandrell join our family this year, bringing her energy, talent and passion for the holidays to our new dinner show,” said Pete Weien, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Attractions. “. We will do everything in our power to create smiling faces and eyes filled with wonder from the time our guests arrive until they leave in order to make the memories truly remarkable.”

Gaylord Opryland  Resort & Convention Center features 2,881 stylish guest rooms, including 220 suites as well as more than 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting & event space, with the largest non-gaming, in-hotel exhibition space in the world.. Several packages are available. For more information please visit www.gaylordopryland.com or call 1-888-999-OPRY (6779).