Officially Opry: Former Ridgeline Hospitality Group owner/principal Gary Scott has joined Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) as COO. Scott has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality operations and asset management with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and MGM Resorts/The Mirage Hotel & Casino. He will work closely with retiring OEG COO Pete Weien during his transition. OEG assets include the Grand Ole Opry, WSM-AM/Nashville and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.