Wyatt Flores Opry Debut; Photo Courtesy of Hayley Gjertsen (@hayleyshoots)

Wyatt Flores Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut: “My Heart Is Very Full Of Joy And Happiness”

Posted on January 22, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

“I still don’t feel like I deserve to stand in that circle, but I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to do so,” Flores shared.

Elle King at Opry Goes Dolly Event, Photo Courtesy of Social Media

Grand Ole Opry Responds To Backlash After Elle King Performs “Hammered” And Shouts Expletives During Dolly Parton Tribute

Posted on January 21, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

“We deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used,” the Grand Ole Opry wrote on X, apologizing to one upset concertgoer.

Lauren Alaina, Photo Courtesy of NBC/Grand Ole Opry

Lauren Alaina Suddenly Cancels ‘Opry Goes Dolly’ Performance, Issues Statement

Posted on January 19, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

“I live out on country roads & am unable to get off my street,” Alaina explained in a statement with fans on her social media.

Ashley McBryde; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Ashley McBryde Says Becoming An Opry Member Is One Of The Biggest “You’ve Made It” Moments Of Her Career

Posted on August 24, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“That is literally country music as an entity putting its arms around you and saying, ‘You belong here.’ It is,” McBryde admitted.

Carly Pearce; Photo by Alexa Campbell

Carly Pearce’s “Country Music Dreams” Come True As She Celebrates Major Opry Milestone

Posted on April 12, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Pearce’s 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry was full of special guests and memorable moments.

Eric Church; Photo Courtesy of YouTube/Grand Ole Opry

WATCH: Eric Church Debuts Unreleased New Song Inspired By His Dad At Grand Ole Opry

Posted on December 11, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Eric Church made a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday evening (Dec. 10) to perform alongside the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Ashley McBryde. After accepting her induction trophy from Terri Clark, McBryde invited Church…

Ashley McBryde, Terri Clark; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Ashley McBryde Officially Inducted As Newest Member Of Grand Ole Opry: “This Moment Is The Biggest Of My Life”

Posted on December 11, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Ashley McBryde is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry, becoming the Opry’s 228th member. On Saturday evening (Dec. 10), the country superstar was welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry by her friend Terri Clark…

Lauren Alaina and boyfriend Cameron Announce Engagement; Iron & Ivory/www.facebook.com/ironivorywoodstock

BREAKING: Lauren Alaina & Boyfriend Cameron Engaged, Introduces Fans To Her “Future Husband” At Grand Ole Opry

Posted on November 19, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina revealed she is engaged during her Saturday night (Nov. 19) appearance on country music’s most famous stage. The 28-year-old star introduced her longtime love as her “fiancé” in the middle of her Grand Ole…

Dalton Dover, Blake Shelton; Photo Courtesy of Ole Red Instagram

WATCH: Blake Shelton Brings Dalton Dover To Tears With Surprise Invitation To Make His Opry Debut

Posted on August 31, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Dalton Dover was brought to tears when Blake Shelton surprised him with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday evening (Aug. 30). While closing out his month-long residency at Shelton’s Ole Red bar in Downtown Nashville,…

Chapel Hart; Photo Courtesy of America's Got Talent/NBC

Chapel Hart Receive Invite To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut After Earning Praise From Two Country Music Icons

Posted on July 24, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

After winning over millions of fans with their standout America’s Got Talent (AGT) audition, rising country trio Chapel Hart caught the attention of legends like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. Now, they have been invited to perform on country music’s…

Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith; Photo Courtesy of YouTube

Thomas Rhett Surprises Conner Smith With Invite To Fulfill Lifelong Dream Of Making His Opry Debut: “Unbelievable”

Posted on May 3, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Conner Smith will soon step into the iconic circle on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for the first time ever. The fast-rising country star and 2022 Music Mayhem Artist To Watch is set to make his Opry debut…

Cody Johnson; Photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Cody Johnson Pays Tribute To Late Merle Haggard With Two Song Performance At Grand Ole Opry

Posted on April 7, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Cody Johnson paid tribute to the late country music icon Merle Haggard on Wednesday evening (Apr. 7) with a special two song performance in the historic Grand Ole Opry circle in Nashville, Tennessee during a tribute event dubbed Opry Salutes…

Lauren Alaina; Photo Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry

Lauren Alaina Pays Tribute To Late Great Grandmother At Grand Ole Opry With Dolly Parton Cover

Posted on April 1, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Lauren Alaina paid tribute to her late great-grandmother, Ethel, with a heartfelt performance at the Grand Ole Opry. On Thursday evening (Mar. 31), the country superstar honored her late great-grandmother with a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Coat Of Many Colors”…

Jamey Johnson Speechless & Overcome With Emotion After Bill Anderson Invites Him To Become An Opry Member

Posted on March 20, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Nearly two decades after making his Opry debut, Jamey Johnson has been invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Standing within the iconic Opry circle, the “In Color” singer was surprised with an invitation to join…

Lauren Alaina and Trisha Yearwood; Photo Courtesy of Opry

WATCH: Lauren Alaina’s “Biggest Dream” Comes True As Trisha Yearwood Surprises Her With Invite To Become An Opry Member

Posted on December 20, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Trisha Yearwood surprised Lauren Alaina with the invite that every country music singer dreams of on Saturday evening (Dec. 18). Live in Nashville, Tennessee, the country superstar and wife of Garth Brooks surprised Alaina with the invite to become the…