Carrie Underwood to Join Grand Ole Opry - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-15-2008, 11:51 PM

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Carrie Underwood will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after she was invited Saturday to join the long-running country music show.

Randy Travis extended the invitation as Underwood finished "I Told You So," a Travis song that Underwood recorded on her latest album.

Her official induction will be May 10.

The former "American Idol" winner sold 7 million copies of her debut album "Some Hearts" and shot to superstardom almost overnight with hits including "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel."

Her follow-up album, "Carnival Ride," came out last fall and has produced two No. 1s: "So Small" and her current single "All-American Girl."

Underwood said backstage that the invitation was a complete surprise.

"I felt like I just won something amazing all over again," she said. "The Opry has meant so much to me growing up, seeing people perform and wanting to do that."

Underwood, 25, becomes the latest young hitmaker to become an Opry member in recent years, joining Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Dierks Bentley.

The Opry, established in 1925, is the longest continuously running radio show in the country. Legends such as Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline were once members of the cast, and contemporary stars including Alan Jackson and Martina McBride are part of today's show, which airs every Friday and Saturday night on WSM-AM.

Opry management says artists are invited to join based on their commitment to the show, as measured by the frequency of their guest appearances, and their overall contribution to country music.

samanddiane4eva · 03-16-2008, 06:26 PM

You know IMHO, I don't think she deserves to be a member yet.

HuntingtonM15 · 03-16-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by samanddiane4eva

You know IMHO, I don't think she deserves to be a member yet.

I agree. She's not even close to being ready to become a member.

Courtnee · 03-16-2008, 08:22 PM

She's a talented young lady and I think she deserves it.

PlayOn · 03-17-2008, 12:05 PM

Congrats to Carrie. Josh Turner (whom I love) has been in the biz for almost 8 years this year. He was inducted last year a few days before Halloween. Carrie maybe a newbie, but she's been doing awesome things. I missed it and hope they show it again (on GAC for those who don't know). Love it when good things happen to good people.

HuntingtonM15 · 03-17-2008, 01:14 PM

I think Carrie has a lot of talent, and deserves it someday, but I feel now is way too soon. There are still a number of people who have more than paid their dues, and have not yet been inducted. Sara Evans, Chely Wright, and Lee Ann Womack are just a few of them. Just my opinion.

samanddiane4eva · 03-17-2008, 02:24 PM

Yeah. Sammy Kershaw is one the better candidates out there and he still hasn't been inducted yet!

PlayOn · 03-18-2008, 04:27 PM

If anybody cares to watch, they're showing the rerun tonight of Carrie finding out she's going to be invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opery on GAC.

SBTB Geek · 03-21-2008, 03:32 AM

She brought country music back to a mainstream level. She def. deserves the invite.

ilovethe80s · 03-21-2008, 04:31 PM

I'm happy for her

03-15-2008, 11:51 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	Carrie Underwood to Join Grand Ole Opry Link NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Carrie Underwood will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after she was invited Saturday to join the long-running country music show. Randy Travis extended the invitation as Underwood finished "I Told You So," a Travis song that Underwood recorded on her latest album. Her official induction will be May 10. The former "American Idol" winner sold 7 million copies of her debut album "Some Hearts" and shot to superstardom almost overnight with hits including "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Her follow-up album, "Carnival Ride," came out last fall and has produced two No. 1s: "So Small" and her current single "All-American Girl." Underwood said backstage that the invitation was a complete surprise. "I felt like I just won something amazing all over again," she said. "The Opry has meant so much to me growing up, seeing people perform and wanting to do that." Underwood, 25, becomes the latest young hitmaker to become an Opry member in recent years, joining Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Dierks Bentley. The Opry, established in 1925, is the longest continuously running radio show in the country. Legends such as Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline were once members of the cast, and contemporary stars including Alan Jackson and Martina McBride are part of today's show, which airs every Friday and Saturday night on WSM-AM. Opry management says artists are invited to join based on their commitment to the show, as measured by the frequency of their guest appearances, and their overall contribution to country music.
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03-16-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	She's a talented young lady and I think she deserves it.
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03-17-2008, 12:05 PM	#5
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	Congrats to Carrie. Josh Turner (whom I love) has been in the biz for almost 8 years this year. He was inducted last year a few days before Halloween. Carrie maybe a newbie, but she's been doing awesome things. I missed it and hope they show it again (on GAC for those who don't know). Love it when good things happen to good people.
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03-16-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	You know IMHO, I don't think she deserves to be a member yet.

03-17-2008, 01:14 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I think Carrie has a lot of talent, and deserves it someday, but I feel now is way too soon. There are still a number of people who have more than paid their dues, and have not yet been inducted. Sara Evans, Chely Wright, and Lee Ann Womack are just a few of them. Just my opinion.

03-17-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	Yeah. Sammy Kershaw is one the better candidates out there and he still hasn't been inducted yet!

03-18-2008, 04:27 PM	#8
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	If anybody cares to watch, they're showing the rerun tonight of Carrie finding out she's going to be invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opery on GAC.

03-21-2008, 03:32 AM	#9
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	She brought country music back to a mainstream level. She def. deserves the invite.

03-21-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
ilovethe80s Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 28, 2002 Location: MA Posts: 6,973	I'm happy for her