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Grand Ole Opry: 10 Memorable Times Artists Were Invited to Join

Billboard looks back at 10 memorable moments when Grand Ole Opry members received their invitations to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Billboard looks at 10 memorable moments when country artists including Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town were invited to become Grand Ole Opry members. In December 2023, Scotty McCreery was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry by none other than Country Music Hall of Famer Garth Brooks. I grew up listening to your records, Garth, and you’re a part of what made me want to do this for a living.” Speaking to the Opry audience that evening, McCreery said, “I didn’t think that dream would become a reality, but it is because of all of y’all sitting in this house tonight.

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