Opry Entertainment Group, the company that runs Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium as well as the Grand Ole Opry, has acquired a majority interest in Charlotte-based live event group Southern Entertainment.

Opry Entertainment Group announced a "majority interest" acquisition of Charlotte live event producers Southern Entertainment.

Opry Entertainment Group has jumped into the music festival space by taking a majority stake in Southern Entertainment, which has a hand in Carolina Country Music Fest and more. The Grand Ole Opry owner,

Southern Entertainment owns or promotes festivals including Carolina Country, Barefoot Country and the upcoming Field & Stream Outdoor Music Fest.

A Nashville group has acquired a majority stake in the Charlotte firm behind new uptown music festival Lovin' Life.

Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the live events and production company Southern Entertainment. Based in Charlotte,

Opry Entertainment Group has acquired a majority stake in a North Carolina company. Here's why Ryman Hospitality Properties wants to get into the music festival and event production business. Opry Entertainment Group is getting into the music festival business.