One of Lauren Alaina‘s biggest dreams came true earlier this year, when she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. The American Idol alum officially became a member on February 12, inducted by Trisha Yearwood, who also invited Alaina to become a member. More than eight months after her induction, Alaina is still trying to absorb the significance of…
Alexandra Kay is heading to the Grand Ole Opry! The Illinois native shared a touching video of her on social media, having dinner with her parents, who surprised her with the news. The video begins with Beth, Kay’s manager, revealing that they were going to surprise Kay with some good news. “It’s everything she ever wanted,” Beth teased. After…
32 years ago is a day that Garth Brooks will never, ever forget. It was on October 6, 1990, when the Oklahoma native was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. It was Johnny Russell who officially inducted Brooks into the Opry family. “To be recognized as a member is among the class of honors…
Ashley McBryde will be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The Arkansas native was invited to join on Thursday, October 6, by Garth Brooks, when he surprised her during her appearance on CBS Mornings, by appearing virtually from the Grand Ole Opry. “I’m here for a proposal,” Brooks quipped. “This is part of a family that keeps…
Carly Pearce honored Loretta Lynn with a performance of her song, “Dear Miss Loretta” at the Grand Ole Opry, on the same day Lynn passed away. Pearce spoke out about Lynn’s passing, and her influence in her own life, before performing the song she wrote in tribute to the country music legend. “We absolutely lost one of the…
Trisha Yearwood will officially flip the switch at the Grand Ole Opry on October 14, to serve as the kick-off for the annual Opry Goes Pink event, which partners with Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer. “We all have friends and family members who are battling, have won, and those who have lost their fights against…
Only a few weeks after landing in the Top 5 on America’s Got Talent, Drake Milligan will celebrate another huge career milestone, when he makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. The singer-songwriter will take the stage on October 5, joining an impressive lineup that includes Jamey Johnson, Breland and Maggie Rose, with more artists expected to be announced in the…
Todd Tilghman continues to cross things off his bucket list, including recently making his Grand Ole Opry debut. The Season 18 winner of The Voice performed on the Opry for the first time on Saturday, September 10, introduced by his good friend, and former coach on The Voice, Blake Shelton. “First, Blake invited me to perform for the first…
Spencer Crandall will never forget September 16, 2022. It was on this night that the rising star made his long-awaited debut on the Grand Ole Opry, fulfilling a dream that he had been working towards for years. “Making my Grand Ole Opry debut surrounded by all of my family and friends was surreal,” shares Crandall. “When I moved to…
Don Schlitz is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The songwriter, credited with penning hit songs like “Deeper Than the Holler,” “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” “Strong Enough to Bend” and more, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, August 30, by Vince Gill. “Well, I’m proud to say welcome to the newest member of…
