No one expected O Brother, Where Art Thou? to be much of a hit. In some ways, the Coen Brothers' cult comedy wasn't.
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It would make back its $26 million budget and help prepare George Clooney for his big-screen career. But when you compare the film's success to its soundtrack, the Grammy-winning album had much more of a cultural impact.
Not only did the blues and folk album sell millions of copies, but it also won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards in 2002. It also spawned a concert tour and introduced the world to traditional country music. It even furthered the careers of Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch.
Later this month, the Grand Ole Opry will pay tribute to the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack to celebrate its 25th anniversary. We have the details below.
One of the Actors From "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Is Scheduled To Appear
Titled Opry Celebrates: O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the show is scheduled to take place on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. It will feature some of the artists who appeared on the soundtrack, as well as an actor from the movie.
Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Dan Tyminski, Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle, Del McCoury Band, The Fairfield Four, and The Whites are currently on the lineup.
Tim Blake Nelson, who played Delmar O'Donnell, is also expected to make an appearance. He is the only actor in the film to sing his own part in the song "In the Jailhouse Now." Tickets can be purchased here.
The Story Behind "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow"
One of the standout songs from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack is "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow." As we shared several years ago, the first version of the song was published in 1913 by Kentucky fiddler Dick Burnett under the name "Farewell Song."
The song has been passed down for over a century since that time. Emry Arthur recorded the song under its current title in 1928. It's been covered by everyone from the Stanley Brothers, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Judy Collins.
