PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – The last original member of Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry ensemble said goodbye over the weekend.

Longtime soloist and drummer Tony Whited enjoyed his final performance as part of the cast Saturday night. Whited was honored on-stage at the Mountain Arts Center with the presentation of a sign designating the backstage hallway the “Tony Whited Hallway” for his 34 years of service to the show.

Past members, including former MAC director Keith Caudill, remarked on video about Tony’s passion for performing and steadfast dedication to making the show great every season.

Tony thanked the audience for making the show a success by supporting the performers each year.