The Llano Country Opry will be staged on Saturday, September 10, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano. The shows begin at 2:30 PM and then again at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15.00 per person and are available at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Llano National Bank, Lively Computers in Kingsland or KNEL radio in Brady or by phoning (325) 247-5354.

Country Music Superstar Johnny Rodriguez will headline the Llano Country Opry. Rodriguez makes a return appearance after selling out the show in 2010.

Juan Raul Davis Rodriguez was born December 10, 1951, in Sabinal, Texas. Rodriguez grew up with a large family living in a shanty town 90 miles from the Mexican border. He was given a guitar when he was seven and, as a teenager, he sang with a beat group. His troubles with the law included goat rustling (he barbecued the goats).

A Texas ranger, who heard him singing in his cell, found him a job at the Alamo village and he drove stagecoaches, rode horses and entertained tourists. Tom T. Hall recognized his talent and employed him as lead guitarist with his road band, the Storytellers.

Rodriguez was signed to Mercury Records, who particularly liked the way he could switch from English to Spanish. Since his first release, "Pass Me By" in 1972, Rodriguez has released many more number one and top 10 recordings. He is presently working on a comeback and just recorded a new album with Johnny Bush for Heart Of Texas Records in Brady.

Rodriguez is working on another comeback. He just recorded a new album with Johnny Bush for Heart of Texas Records in Brady. The album titled "Texas Legends" puts the two legendary Country Music entertainers together for the first time on a project.

"I am looking forward to coming back to Llano," Rodriguez said. "This is actually my fourth appearance working for the Llano Country Opry. We always enjoy the great folks there-and the great bar b que!"

Country Music Association of Texas Hall of Famer Frankie Miller will also be featured on the show. Miller received a Grammy Award for his composition "Black Land Farmer" which was a hit record on two separate occasions. It has also most recently been recorded by Elizabeth Cook. Miller is also noted for such songs as "Family Man" "Baby Rocked Her Dolly" and "A Little South of Memphis."

Nashville recording artist Bobby Lewis will make his first appearance on the Llano Country Opry. Lewis, the Kentucky native, achieved stardom with songs including "Hello Mary Lou" "From Heaven To Heartache" and "How Long Has It Been?" Lewis gained much notoriety for playing a lute. His original instrument is in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Other entertainers on the show will include Frankie Miller, Bobby Lewis, Blake and Kendall Barnes, Terri Joyce, Justin Trevino, Bode Barker, Charley Walton, Sammy Geistweidt, Shane Lively, Don Ricketson and Bucille Snotgrass. Tracy Pitcox will MC the shows.

For more information about the Llano, Marble Falls or Mason Country Opry shows, log on to www.heartoftexascountry.com.