Vince Gill is mourning the loss of his good friend, Joe Bonsall. Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, passed away on July 9, from complications from ALS. Gill honored Bonsall at his recent Grand Ole Opry performance, offering a touching tribute to the country music icon. “I wanted to sing a couple of songs tonight…
Lainey Wilson‘s biggest dream came true earlier this month, when she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. For Wilson, the achievement is something she dreamed about for more than 20 years, a dream that was fulfilled on June 6, when, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood inducted her as the newest Opry member. “When I was nine years old is when I…
20 years ago today, on June 12, 2004, was a monumental day for Terri Clark . It was on this day that Clark was inducted into the Grand Oe Opry, making her the first female Canadian to become an Opry member. “Just to be on the Opry is an honor,” Clark said of being an official member. “I never thought…
Jon Pardi is one grateful Grand Ole Opry member. The singer-songwriter was inducted into the Opry last October by Garth Brooks, after being invited to join via a video message by Alan Jackson, while performing at Stagecoach earlier this year. “The Opry, they’re only going to get bigger and bigger and bigger,” Pardi shared with Everything Nash and other…
Lainey Wilson is officially the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The Louisiana native was inducted on June 7, by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. “I just want to say, I’m a little bit biased, but there can never be too many women at the Grand Ole Opry,” Yearwood said. “I’ve had the chance to know you, Lainey,…
Terri Clark became a Grand Ole Opry member on June 12, 2004. The singer will celebrate her 20th anniversary as an Opry member on Friday, June 7, where she will also celebrate the release of her retrospective Take Two album. joined on the record by Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde and more. “I hope my life isn’t over … It’s…
Struggle Jennings is heading to the Grand Ole Opry. The grandson of Waylon Jennings was invited to make his Grand Ole Opry debut by his close friend, Jelly Roll. “My best friend of 21 years got to invite me to step into the circle at Opry,” Jennings shared on social media, along with a video of the historic moment….
Lainey Wilson will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The “Hang Tight Honey” singer was invited by Reba McEntire to join the Opry, while Wilson was performing as part of the Season 25 finale of The Voice. “Lainey, I am so proud of you. You did a wonderful job,” McEntire said after Wilson’s performance. “I have…
16 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Home Free is returning to the Grand Ole Opry! The talented singers will perform three shows, beginning on June 8, with this one a matinee at the Ryman Auditorium, followed by June 22 and July 31, both of those at the Opry house. Home Free announced the exciting news on social media. Did y’all hear that we’re doing…
