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Lainey Wilson Thought Reba's Grand Ole Opry Invite Was Just a Birthday Gift

Lainey Wilson reveals she thought Reba McEntire was giving her a birthday cupcake when the singer invited her to join the Grand Ole Opry

McEntire, 69, joined Wilson onstage after her performance of “Hang Tight Honey” on The Voice season 25 finale on May 21, holding a small black box containing a belt buckle. The silver accessory is emblazoned with the word “OPRY” across the front, and Wilson immediately started crying when McEntire opened the box on stage, realizing she was getting invited to the prestigious county music institution. Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson.Tyler Golden/NBCWilson performed several of her biggest hits at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday’s Today episode as a part of the NBC morning show’s 2024 Citi Concert Series.

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