From April 30 to May 2 , 1991 , Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers performed three acoustic concerts at the dilapidated building , during which no one was allowed to sit on or beneath the balcony due to safety concerns . Capacity was limited to around 200 . Some of the recordings were released as an album entitled '' At the Ryman '' , which won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards in 1993 . The concerts and album 's high acclaim are given near-universal credit for the renewed interest in reviving Ryman Auditorium as an active venue
35th Annual Grammy Awards
35th Annual Grammy Awards
Ryman Auditorium