CARRIE UNDERWOOD INVITED TO BECOME MEMBER OF GRAND OLE OPRY
Mar 15
Formal Induction to Take Place May 10, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (March 15, 2008) - ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry this evening during a sold out show. Underwood will be formally inducted into the Opry family on Saturday, May 10.
During Opry Live on GAC (Great American Country), Underwood sang “I Told You So,” a cut from her latest album, Carnival Ride, originally written and recorded by Opry member Randy Travis. As Underwood accepted a standing ovation from the crowd, Travis, himself, surprised her on stage. Hugging a shocked and emotional Underwood, Travis said, “That’s a better performance than I will ever do of that song. Thank you. I’m honored.”
Travis went on to congratulate the artist who is on top of the charts this week with her single “All-American Girl” on having celebrated her 25th birthday earlier in the week. “To end your birthday week, I was asked by the management here at the Grand Ole Opry to come out here and ask you if you would like to be their next member,” he said.
“Let me think about it,” Underwood playfully smiled before immediately responding “yes!” wiping tears from her eyes. After regaining her composure, Underwood said to the crowd before launching into her song “Crazy Dreams,” “This is one of the best nights of my life, and it’s certainly something I’ll never forget. And I’m glad each and every one of you were here to share it with me. This has been absolutely amazing!”
Underwood made her Grand Ole Opry performance debut on June 10, 2005, just two weeks after winning American Idol. Her love for the Opry started as a child as she grew up watching and listening to the show, dreaming of one day performing there and even becoming a member herself.
“It is with great excitement that we invite Carrie to become the Opry’s newest member,” said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. “Since her debut nearly three years ago, Carrie has not only created many memorable Opry moments with her numerous appearances and extraordinary talents, but she has also shown us that she shares a heartfelt connection and a commitment to country music and its rich legacy. We look forward to May 10 when she will be formally welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.”
Underwood’s debut CD, Some Hearts, released in 2005, is the best-selling solo female country debut album in RIAA history, with sales of seven million copies and five #1 singles including “Jesus, Take The Wheel” and “Before He Cheats,” which won Grammys as Best Country Song in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Some Hearts also surpasses all other releases as the all-time U.S. top-selling album by any American Idol contestant. At the close of 2007, Billboard ranked Some Hearts as the Top Country Album for the second consecutive year, making Underwood the first female artist in Billboard history to earn back-to-back honors for Top Country Album. Her follow up CD, Carnival Ride, released in 2007, has currently sold over two million copies and contains #1 hits “So Small” and “All-American Girl,” which became her first co-written songs released as singles.
Underwood has garnered three Grammy Awards, eight Billboard Music Awards, five ACM’s, four CMA’s, four CMT Awards, four American Music Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards, among many others.
Fans can see Underwood’s on stage invitation at opry.com.
The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 16. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to opry.com.
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Congratulations!!!
Congratulations, Carrie!!! I'm so happy for you!
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God put us here on this Carnival Ride.
Congratulations Carrie!
From the very first time I saw you on AI, I knew you were going to be a huge star! As a long time fan of Randy Travis, your version of "I Told You So" is unbelievable! Because our family (My wife and I along with our two children) have followed your career from the beginning, it's easy (as though we've known you for years) to tell you that we are so proud of you! Not only have you been the absolute best with your music, you have become such a great role model for many young girls - mine included - and have handled yourself so well with everything thrown your way. I look forward to watching your career continue to grow for many years to come. We sincerely wish you the very best, Carrie. Keep smiling - it's contagious! We love you!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Carrie for such a huge honor. My 6 year old son and I were watching Opry live and when Randy came out and asked I was happy to see that someone with talent and good morales was nominated. When Carrie began to cry my son wanted to know why she was sad after explaining it to him he understood. God Bless Carrie in all she does.
Congrats!!!
Congrats, Carrie!!! This is so well deserved. My wife and our 3 "All American Girls" are thrilled for you. What a birthday present this is.
Congratulations ^_^
Congratulations caarie you deserve it ^_^
Congrads Carrie
You know there are a lot of Artists in Country Music even with Long Careers that have never received this Honor.You are Definately Blessed and hope you help the Grand Ole Opry to a even Brighter Future.
Now I'm crossing My fingers you win the Best Female CMA for the 3rd time putting you in very rare company few have won this award 3 times and only Martina and Reba won it 4 Times.Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette are the only 3 Time winners.
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Carrie is my new Favorite Vocalist
truly deserving!!!
congrats Carrie!!!
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CONGRADS!!!!!
So happy you will be a member of the Grand Old Opry. I have been a C/W fan for years. It is just so wonderful you will join the ranks of the great ones because you deserve it.
By the way my favorite song of the Carnival Ride album is Crazy Dreams. I hope you will be on the AI finals?
Congrats Carrie!!!!!
Congratulations Carrie Underwood! You are the best and you deserve everything you get! I'm so happy to hear you are the newest mamber and I also found out that you are the youngest person to become a member ever!!!!!!!! You are my idol and I am so excited for you. Thank you for all the great things you do and making my life happy!!!
~Kelly~
Congratulations again
Congratulations on Grand Ole Opry invite. I am happy they surprised with that as you were celebrate your birthday. Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. What a nice present to you.
AMAZING. CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow, you've done it again. My friends and I really hope that you could visit the Philippines. Take Care Always.
>Jiebeth<
CONGRATULATION CARRIE
CONGRATS YOU DESERVE IT AND WILL SE YOU IN OTTAWA ON FRIDAY NIGHT
induction into opry
Carrie..congrats on your formal invitation into the grand ole opry..you deserve it..You aren an incredible young lady..
How Great Thou Art
I also wanted to say how much I haved enjoyed the CD How Great Thou Art. Carrie is the best on the CD. I have also seen the video and it too is great.
Aww
that was totally adorable. way to go Carrie
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Carebear
CONTGARTS
OMG CARRIE U DID SO GOOD GREAT JOB!! BEST OF LUCK ILOVE YOU SOO MUCH!! ♥
WAY TO GO CARRIE
hey carrie congrats on makingpart of the opry live family someday i hope to be part of it!--
0(0_0)0 I HEART YOU!!
l love you carrie . you are the best c***ry music singer of all time...for ever...ever...ever...!!!!!
Recently carrie underwood was invited to become the newest member of Grand ole opry. when I heard the news I was so excited that I decided to write the Grand ole opry a letter and to thank them for their decision but I wanted my letter be a little different from others. I wanted that my letter to them covers all 27 title songs of her(including bonus track , inside your heaven of her some hearts CD)...................SO..! here is how it goes..............
I was laying "Flat on the floor"watching T.V when something flashed on screen. It read "carrie underwood has been invited to become the newest member of the Grand ole opry" thank you Grand ole opry to invite her. It would have been "Wasted" and "So small"
had you not invite this awesomely beautiful young lady ( beautiful inside and out) to join you."I told you so" is what you would hear from her fan many times over had you not invite her.
Seeing her on stage is"Just a dream" coming to life for her fans and I am so glad that "You didn't forget to remember her" It really takes
"Some hearts"to be at the greatest level she is. "I know you won't"disappointment our "All American girl" because you know her"Last name" is Underwood! Carrie underwood to country music is what the wheel is to the car. Without it,there will be no movement! and when you are behind the "wheel of the world" sometimes the going gets so taught that you might have to ask "Jesus take the wheel"! Carrie is the very best thing has ever happen to country music and "You won't find this" on any other form of music and even in your "Crazy dreams" which often can be "Twisted"she is the final chapter in country music even if you have to "Get out of this town" "The night before" you started your search! "Whenever you remember that "she ain't in checotah anymore", you have "lessons learned" which tells you if you search "Inside your heaven" you will find carrie in class all by herself and "That is where it is"
So if you are honest and telling yourself that "I just can't live a lie" you notice that any conversation about carrie will not "Starts with goodbye" because some girls think when " We were young and beautiful"" The more boys I meet" the more I know tnat without the true love one will cheat! and "Before he cheats" only one force can stop him, "True love" and without it "Everything seems so small" !
I love and respect you carrie for what you are and what you have done for country music. You are the only star that I can honestly say " Awesomely beautiful inside and outside" . Thank you : Your die hard fan: Moe Habibi
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Carrie, you are really shining your light across the world..
Luv Big Fan frm Downunder
*Congrats to Carrie!!*
Congratulations Carrie!!!!! You really deserve this and we know you'll make us proud!=]
-Kaylee From Kentucky(=