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Judge Says Stonewall Jackson Can Sue Opry

Judge Says Stonewall Jackson Can Sue Opry

A federal judge has allowed 75-year-old country singer Stonewall Jackson to sue the Grand Ole Opry for age discrimination, breach of contract and retaliation.

He filed a lawsuit against Gaylord Entertainment and the Opry's general manager in January, seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages. Gaylord had stated that Jackson, who joined the Opry in 1956, was not an employee of the Opry.

His hits include "Waterloo" and "B.J. the D.J."

Source: http://www.cmt.com/news/articles/1578026/20071221/jackson_stonewall.jhtml