On the first night at the brand-new Opry House: "They projected a film, of Roy Acuff singing “The Wabash Cannonball” from back in the 40s and they’re showing this on the screen in the new Opry House. And all of a sudden, that screen begins to lift and there’s Roy Acuff singing the same song. It never missed a beat. It was from the old film in the 40s to here’s Roy Acuff now in his 70s still singing “The Wabash Cannonball.” I stood there and cried." - Bill Anderson on Ken Burns: Country Music PBS

The Wabash Cannonball is a Wildcat favorite tradition. In 1968, a fire in Nichols Hall destroyed almost all of the marching band's sheet music, except for one piece of music – the Wabash Cannonball. Pan around the video to get a 360 view of how Wildcats do the Wabash. What's your favorite K-State tradition? Read all of our favorites at www.k-state.edu/about/history-traditions/traditions/. | Kansas State University

🎶 All aboard the nostalgia train! 🚂 Who else feels a rush of memories when they hear "Wabash Cannonball"? 🎵 This classic tune has been chugging along the tracks of Americana for generations, weaving its way into the fabric of our musical history. From its roots in folk and country to its timeless appeal, there's something about those rhythmic rails and soulful lyrics that just hits different. 🌟 Watch this video of Jean Shepard performing a bit of Wabash Cannonball from our Country's Family R

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