Two years ago today is a day Carly Pearce will never, ever forget. It was on August 3, 2021, when Pearce became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, fulfilling a dream she held since childhood. Pearce was invited by Dolly Parton to join, tricked into believing she was filming a Dollywood promo, when in fact it was Parton…
The Grand Ole Opry has served as validation for numerous country stars over the years, who count becoming a member of the hallowed institution as the pinnacle of their career. While the Opry has inducted several new and established artists in recent years, including Lauren Alaina, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, comedians Henry Cho and Gary Muledeer and more —…
We now know when Jon Pardi will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. The 38-year-old will become a member of the Grand Ole Opry on October 24, almost six months after he was invited to join by Alan Jackson, with a little help from Guy Fieri, while at Stagecoach. “It was a great moment out and it was cool…
Craig Morgan is officially a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, and it happened at the Grand Ole Opry. The Tennessee native, who previously spent 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve, before leaving his military career to focus on his music, is now once again a member of the Army Reserve, vowing to help his country while…
Bill Anderson was honored with a star-studded celebration at the Grand Ole Opry over the weekend, celebrating his tenure as the longest-serving member of the Opry. Anderson, who has been a Grand Ole Opry member for 62 years, was honored by Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Jamey Johnson and Jeannie Seely , among others, during the celebratory show. It's one thing…
It was a dream fulfilled when Alexandra Kay made her Grand Ole Opry debut last year. The Opry recently highlighted Kay, as part of their Opry Debut series, celebrating artists taking the sacred stage for the first time. “It’s been said we create our own luck,” the Grand Ole Opry captioned the video. “Nothing could be truer for Alexandra…
Michael Ray has played the Grand Ole Opry more than 70 times. The Florida native made his debut on the sacred stage on April 24, 2015, and has remained a mainstay at the Opry ever since then, with his eyes laser-focused on someday becoming a Grand Ole Opry member himself. “That’s always my biggest goal,” Ray tells Everything Nash….
Matthew West has performed many times on the Grand Ole Opry stage, but his recent appearance marked a career first. The gospel singer sang “Before You Ask Her,” with his daughter, Lulu, making her Opry debut by joining her proud father for the sentimental tune. “What a treat,” West tells Everything Nash. “She nailed it too. It was kind…
Carrie Underwood just celebrated her 15th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The “Out Of That Truck” singer has won major awards and sold out large concert venues, but calls being an Opry member one of her crowning achievements. “It has always been just something that’s meant so much to me,” Underwood tells her record label….
Carrie Underwood just celebrated her 15th anniversary of being a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was joined for the special Opry show by Michael Ray and Deana Carter, among others. “Tonight I am honored to be celebrating my 15-year anniversary of being a member of the Grand Ole Opry,” Underwood said from stage. “I do want to…
