For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has featured some of the world’s greatest country music artists.
To celebrate this iconic century, the Grand Ole Opry has decided to host a star-studded celebration.
Some of the artists featured this year include Ashley McBryde, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Eric Church, Trace Adkins, Amy Grant, and many more.
Carrie Underwood Becoming A Grand Ole Opry Member
Among the artists performing is Carrie Underwood, who has been an Opry member since she was surprised by Randy Travis and invited to join on March 15, 2008.
This was three years after her American Idol win in 2005. During her performance, Randy Travis walked up behind her to surprise both her and the audience. At the time, he was at the height of his stardom, and the audience immediately stood in recognition of his presence.
Carrie Underwood was taken aback by their reaction and turned around to see Randy Travis, her expression reflecting shock.
He informed her that he had been chosen to officially welcome her into the Grand Ole Opry.
In response, she jokingly said, “Let me think about it,” before agreeing. As the moment sank in, tears welled in her eyes, and she began to cry.
Randy Travis embraced her and shared the official date when she would become a Grand Ole Opry member.
After the event, Carrie Underwood humorously noted that everyone had kept the surprise tightly under wraps.
In a beautiful full-circle moment, Carrie Underwood stepped on stage at the Opry 100 celebration wearing a stunning black dress, the same color she wore 17 years ago when Randy Travis surprised her by informing her that she would be an official member.
This time, the roles were reversed as Carrie Underwood honored Randy Travis with a heartfelt tribute.
