HAIRL
HENSLEY Hairl
Hensley is considered the dean of Grand Ole Opry announcers.
Hensley was also was the announcer on the syndicated
television program The Porter Wagoner Show. By the
late 50’s, he was WKDA Nashville TN overnights.
He was WLAC Program Director before joining WSM, both
also in Nashville. In February 2004, Hensley left WSM
where he was host of the daily bluegrass show The Orange
Possum Special. He continued in his role as Opry announcer.
Hairl Hensley was inducted into the Country Music D
J Hall of Fame in 1995. Hensley is currently heard
on The Roadhouse channel on Sirius.
