A little inside story passed along by country singer Gary Morris:
When the family was planning the funeral they called Marty Stuart to attend and perform as the two families are very close. Marty was in Merle’s band for years. But Marty was already scheduled to play the Grand Old Opry that night. Marty called Gary Morris and asked him to forego the service and play the Opry instead so he could make the funeral.
And of course, Gary did and it all worked out. And that’s the country music family doing their thing.
Thanks.
Nice story. :)