Carrie Underwood invite to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry

[princesso8788]

His early comments eluded to the fact that he did not like country music. You mindless moron go home to mommy now

[princesso8788]

And just think waaayyyyyyyy back to American Idol ,,,,,,,Simon hated her. Whos laughing now Simon

[jatzkiddin]

@princesso8788 Umm... I'm pretty sure that Simon was behind Carrie Underwood 100% He was the one who predicted that Carrie would win American Idol and she would sell more records than any other idol winner... You shouldn't say anything unless you know the facts...

[ImmortalfireTheMod]

Carrie is 10,000% class..very cool of Randy being the one to offer the invite.

[Idolfan21785]

"I WAS ASKED BY THE MANAGEMENT HERE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY TO COME OUT AND ASK YOU IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE THEIR NEXT....MEMBER"

[jamesdean240]

Carrie Underwood, if she continues her current track, will be the next Dolly Parton of country music. She is beautiful, talented, and more true to her country roots than most of today's "country" singers.

[Melie1111]

Haters haters haters... 22 dicky chick. I imagine u a broken wannabe country star that never made it... Don't hate on Carrie cuz she's a true talented individual...

[22dixiechick]

Carrie has no right to be on the Opry. What the hell has happened to Country I mean Hank Jr. ain't even a member

[princesskalika]

Does anyone know if the Dixie Chicks were ever inducted?

[22dixiechick]

@princesskalika I sure hope not

[MsAshleymarie21]

She deserved it!! I love Carrie <3

[PeterIllini85]

Carrie's accomplishments since her Opry induction 2 years ago has been many, and I hope have won some people over as to whether or not she belongs in the Opry.

Carrie has won 6 times female vocalist of the year (3 CMA, 3 ACM), twice EOTY, 5 Grammys, sold over 11 million albums, has 12 #1 songs. How many artists can equate or surpass ANY of these numbers?

Length of career doesn't determine a HOFer, its accomplishments.

[plymouthlightning37]

She has like a pretty cry....lol.

[bluegrassman776]

WHAT A JOKE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD

[adcnortty]

I agree that there is people that are deserving as well. She has done ALOT since she has been on the scene.......Miranda LamBert? Your joking right? She has sang the "Pop" country right along side everyone else. If you want to call that 'Real Country" The real country of George, Merle, Johnny,Tammy,Loretta, i'm sorry to say is slowly going by the way side. JJohnson I can agree with, he is one of the good ones, and there are still many.

[22dixiechick]

@adcnortty Miranda Lambert is the only one now a days that is country. Do you know anything about her? Obviously not. Carrie Underwood SUCKS. She became famous from American Idol because she didn't wanna have to work for sucsess.

[haynzer55]

@22dixiechick are you serious? watch her american idol audition. you tell me where she came from. she was born and raised on a farm. a few of miranda's songs arent to "country" either. i hate to admit it and i love good old country more then anything but country is slowly but surely evolving with the rest of music, i love jason aldean, but half of his music is rock n roll with a bit of twang in there, nevermind there song he just covered "dirt road anthem" its half rap.

[22dixiechick]

@haynzer55 Yes hun, I am serious. Just cause she lived on a farm doesn't mean she's Country. Name one Miranda song that "isn't Country." Yes Country Music is changing but it can still stay Country, I mean even back then there has been Country and pop-country, like Crystal Gayle. And some Country now a days is more Southern Rock but it's still more Country than Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and. "Dirt Road Anthem" is a Colt Ford song and God knows what he is, but it's better than pop.

[haynzer55]

@22dixiechick carrie is real good lookin, thats gotta count for somthin. ya colt ford n brantley gilbert originally. ill let ya have this one, takes me 40 minutes to type a couple letters, yal know the i finger typin kind. keep it southern

[22dixiechick]

@haynzer55 I'll always be Southern:)

[no1countryfan]

the opry was once about earning the membership.what the hell happened?? there are people far more deserving then her.

[cj580guitar]

Why not have Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Ashton Sheperd, Eric Church join the opry. They sing real country music!!

[22dixiechick]

@cj580guitar You just read my mind

[zanashly31]

look people she is the one person every one expects to become a ledgend and she is hard working down to earth and a very strong individual and deserves all this and more

[22dixiechick]

@zanashly31 yea she's talented but NOT COUNTRY!!!

[squizyxo]

carrie, most amazing singer outt there!

[atgcarriefan]

Awesome night in Carrie's career! I wish I could have been there this night and May 10th! Definitely the smartest thing the Opry has done in a long long time!! Not only is Carrie an awesome singer but an awesome person as well!! She will definitely make the Opry proud!!

[fiddleDdee]

Carrie is an Opry member because she works hard, has a strong faith, wanted to commit to being a member, understands and appreciates the history of country music and is a phenomenal singer - I believe she will be performing again Oct 2

[sharkbait14]

fiddleDdee, I believe you are right on all counts! Carrie is committed and always performs with conviction. The Opry is proud to have Carrie as a life time member, shes just getting started.

[Mexicanaangell]

Carrie has EVERY right if not MORE of a right than some other people that have been inducted. Not only is she a phenomenal singer, but shes the most down to earth person u will ever meet. Add in the amazing vocals and awesome personality and it gives Carrie the lasting power that will make her one of the legends in this business. To all those saying mean things and giving bad ratings..either u have not taken the time to see how amazing the girl is or u just have nothing better to do with ur life

[BillVol]

Pete Fisher has ruined the Opry and Carrie has no business being any part of it.

[coverme77]

lmaoooooooooooo

[no1countryfan]

i agree 100%

[coverme77]

I apologize to FiddleDdee than, my bad, but this is sad.

[Pitocco05]

i swear to God who the fuck are the haters who are spamming Carries page!! get over yourselves and go get a fucken life, Carrie is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[coverme77]

Bwahahaa, look at this IDIOT fiddleddee, hahaha, God man you made my day, wow how miserable is your life. Hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[sharkbait14]

fiddleDdee is a fan of Carrie's, they deleted their comments because the haters rated them all down apparently.

[sharkbait14]

One of the best invites the Opry has done... Carrie's remarkable and will always have a stage to perform on at the Opry.

[fiddleDdee]

the Opry says" there is no magic formula, no secret code that grants access to one of the most coveted invitations in all of music - the Opry doesn't simply pass out invitations to the biggest stars with the most hits, management looks for a musical and GENERATIONAL balance... membership requires a passion for country music fans, a connection to the musics history and it requires committment- even willingness to make a significant sacrifice to uphold that committment...

[fiddleDdee]

(cont)decisions aren't based on which artists appear most on the show... it has to do with relationships- relationships between performers and fans, relationships Opry members have with each other - relationship between the artist and the ideal of the Opry. New members guarantee the future success of the Opry-yesterdays bright young talents have now become legends and todays superstars will become icons to future generations" - from the Grand Ole Opry website

[fiddleDdee]

the Opry says" there is no magic formula, no secret code that grants access to one of the most coveted invitations in all of music - the Opry doesn't simply pass out invitations to the biggest stars with the most hits, management looks for a musical and GENERATIONAL balance... membership requires a passion for country music fans, a connection to the musics history and it requires committment - even a willingness to make a significant sacrifice to uphold that committment...

[fiddleDdee]

(cont) decisions aren't based on which artists appear most on the show ... it has to do with relationships - relationships between performers and fans,relationships Opry members have with each other - relationship between the artist and the ideal of the Opry. New members guarantee the future success of the Opry - yesterdays bright young talents have now become legends and todays superstars will become icons to future generations

[fiddleDdee]

Becoming a member of the Opry has nothing to do with how long you have been singing - Alison Kraus was inducted at age 21, 1st you have to want to be a member , it's a committment alot of artist aren't willing to make - you basically work for free to continue the legacy of country music - like Vince Gill says they call him up to fill in for last minute cancellations - Carrie is hardworking and has already made the Opry proud of her - she's performing on the Opry Jul 25th !!

[Countrydiva524]

Carrie does so much for the Country scene any pig who dosnt think she deserves to be a member needs to go back and listen to rock or whatever cause there not a true country fan

[fiddleDdee]

Carrie's new album is coming out Nov 3, can't wait, my fav song - is one she wrote with Bill Anderson and I hope it's on the album -

[fiddleDdee]

Obviously the Opry thought that Carrie is talented enough - she has worked very hard these past four years and they should know, they know the inside workings of the profession - Carrie's peers who vote, vote her the awards, Carrie's peers who vote asked to be inducted into the Opry - and she has worked hard for the Opry and deserves to be a member and so she is!!! Congrats Carrie!

[sharkbait14]

Carrie continues to work hard, and to come and perform for the Opry, I believe that Carrie returns to the Opry stage Oct. 2nd!!!

[voisindo]

Membership in the Grand Ole Opry used to be a sign that an artist has been at the top ( or very near it ) of country music for years and years. Carrie Underwood is a great voice, and if her career lasts for another 10 or 15 years, than she will earn the the chance to become an Opry Member. She is too new to be a member now!!!!!!!

[kward16]

apparently winning top female vocalist for three years in a row and entertainer of the year isn't enough?

[voisindo]

Like I said, she is a great talent! However, she is still new to the country music scene. She has been around for what 4 or 5 years now? Membership in the Grand Ole Opry is a sign that you have been at the top ( or very near it ) of country music for YEARS AND YEARS. If her career keeps going like this, in another 10 years she will have earned membership! George Strait ( a country legend ) isn't even a member yet!!

[fiddleDdee]

Of course you should know if you are so up on Opry membership that the artists have to show an interest in wanting to be a member of the Opry - they have to perform when they are invited and perform so many times a year - George Strait lives in Texas and didn't want to perform at the Opry and do all the work that being a member entails so of course they never asked him to be a member

[fiddleDdee]

But of course because you are only 27 Voisindo and Canadian you probably don't know much about anything that goes on in Nashville, Tenn

[angelofboon]

to

TheRewinders2008,

she's not surprised? she's crying for creeps sake, and Jesus take the wheel is country, she sang independence day, thts country, and she made other performances that are in the country genre, maybe u dont know whut country is,.,

[zanashly31]

hallo she is one of the biggest talent in the world and her songs r really good sorry for the people who want to be her and feel insulting her would do something move on she is a role model and a great person

[TheRewinders2008]

She's so fake. She doesn't even look surprised. Why? She's not. Her career machine made sure that she would get invited. It's all about the money, not the substance. Her songs aren't country; they're pop rock. It's pathetic. Wake up GOO. Bring back the real artists.

[PJPSHELBY]

the Opry will let anybody in now, it unforunately has lost alot of its luster...

[txguy4u2001]

i just think it was too soon, charlie daniels didnt even get asked for several years, they should have waited, let her get some more years to her career,. same with trace adkins they didnt ask him untill well into his career

[PDBowden16]

Brad Paisley got invited early in his career as well.

[lcats02]

this was so funny :)

[bbtcrt56]

For all the haters.... can anyone ever deny the loads of talent this beautiful girl possesses ? . She million times better than some studio produced sound artists now. She stayed true to her music and she shines more and more. Though she came from AI, she has proved her self she is more than Karaoke.

[echoDD]

hahahaha!!! love the surprise! so kawai!!!

[CarrieUfan07]

I can't believe it's been a year today since this! That's just crazy! Time sure does fly by! I love you Carrie!!!

[aex3princess]

Carrie Underwood is beautiful.

[jaymejean28]

aw, she's ADORABLE!

[stephjannetta]

Wow Carrie Deserves it. She has made a lot of people love country music! She is talented, beautiful and smart! And I'm glad!

[cgrsmknwmn]

Obviously, she has talent.

But, to invite someone whose career only goes back a few years to American Idol, while artists with careers that have spanned decades are invited after many years of making music really cheapens the honor.

Carrie won a contest, then found herself in the enviable position of having tens of millions invested in her highly marketable career.

Who's next? Keith Urban?

[sungl0]

she's blessed with looks talent intelligence. God allows things to be done differently for his reasons. When first saw her in audition clip- i was wowed & convinced she 's a ready total package and Idol was her instant launching pad. TO BE FAIR TO HER- SURVIVING AM IDOL IS NOT an EASY FEAT- its equivalent to a lifetime of nerve wrecking moments for many/

[bittertasteinmen]

Well, in my opinion, to a genre of music that is struggling (admit, anymore country music is just pop music with a mandolin, banjo, and steal guitar). And when everything sounds the same, its finally nice to see someone with some TRUE talent draw attention through some mass medie i.e. American Idol. This girl deserves everything she recieves now, she's earned it, and twice over because she is still humble.

[row759]

I don't know if you realize Carrie did something on American Idol, that's was never she was always either first or second through the whole competition, so as Pete Fischer said the already knew, as soon as she won Idol is going to be a grand ole opry rather quickly, she never ask to be that quick, that's what surprise. Lot of grand ole opry members agree with her selection.

[row759]

I like the way Randy Travis, surprise her like that. It was a nice reaction by her. But I would like to see whole thing, in which he comes from behind when she is singing his song, I Told You So and praise her for it. And wishes her Happy Birthday and then asking her to be a member.

[bubblecarrie]

congrat's carrie,you got it girl.

[Teeftaller]

GO CARRIE.

[fiddleDdee]

YAY CArrie !! You are now a member of the Grand Ole Opry !

[stack1998]

she is no accident , no luck , she is nothing but 100 percent pure oklahoma talent. carrie underwood to country music is like the wheel to the car , without it , there will be no movement!! she is the best country music singer ever! years years from now she will be remembered as the major building block of country music . it is not carrie underwood that is proud to be a part of coutry music , but it is country music to be proud to be a part of carrie underwood.!! beautiful carrie is the greatest

[loveblue89]

well said dude.

[bratattack26]

building block for country?? WTF??? Country music has been around longer than any other form of conteporary music, but I would hardly classify Carrie as country. She's more of a pop star who is from the country. I'm from Oklahoma, where the best country music is played on back porches underneath the stars. Unfortunately, you can't find anything that compares to that on the radio.

[ankatz]

carrie underwood. keith urban. country is moving more in the direction of pop rock...

[stack1998]

this is stack1988 and this little note is to respond to bratattack26 who replied to my comments about carrie underwood and her role in today's country music. first of all I agree with you when you said what we hear on radio is not real country music or what we labol country music. in fact in recent years deanna carter was the last person and closest act to country music and after her the country music "changed" to what we hear and see it today! but this is in reality a good thing & enjoyable!

[stack1998]

stack 1988 again: so you see what is happening....country music is changing and you see some big acts release their cg on country chart such as eagles,jewel,john bon..and more...today's country music is attractive, alive and real deal. now about carrie underwood whom i respect a lot. you see next 5-10 years she will bust all the charts, break all the records and will become the "major building block" of todays country music. i amn from oklahoma and I am proud of her to remain true to herself....

[stack1998]

....I am proud of her to give us such a pleasure to listen to her. carrie has handed "success" very "successfully" and for someone being so young to have such a good head on her shoulder is rare! just listen to her when she talks... the lady make sense ...her head not only screwed to her shoulder tightly but it has been "bolted" to her shoulder...I am proud of her for not becoming another "brittney spears" I am proud of her for keeping her body parts to herself and not to "broadcast" it on TV...

[stack1998]

..and prints. I am proud of her for being from our state , I am proud of her for being so real, charming, somewhat shy, the real thing . Carrie is not luck or accident . she is 100% pure Oklahoma talent. and she can sing.....indeed she can sing and you can't deny that....her work habits are amazing and she will do whatever it takes to keep producing hit after hit. Carrie enjoys making music as much as we "the fans" enjoy listening to it. I love and respect this first lady of "country music" ever

[horrorfan13666]

Im not sure if pt.1 of my comment worked but heres pt.2:Being Canadian,I may not be able to easily relate to the classic "front porch" music style many of you talk about(apologies if that sounds really ignorant cuz it might),but I am a fan of classic country music (J Cash,P Cline)and I believe that the sort of thing ur referring to.If that is the case,then I understand.With that in mind,I think Carrie is still the gem I said she was.Ill explain that point in pt.3

[ibelievethemessage]

not true

[zaxxir]

Oh goody. Another new member that doesn't have time to ever be there. Josh Turner, Pam Tillis, Allison Krauss, Martina McBride........they're all so thrilled to join. You can tell by the number of times they've been there in the last year.

[gabygal4u]

well carrie seems to make time, she has been there more in the last two years than any of the ones you mentioned....she seems to want to make it a priority

[GeezGetALife]

You obviously know nothing about the road. When you're in the main stream of country music sometimes your schedule doesn't allow you to "live" at the Grand Ole Opry. Demanding tour schedules, interviews, etc. and let's not forget that you have a personal life as well, geez, we wouldn't want them to have anything like that now would we?

[zaxxir]

Then people who don't have time to BE a member shouldn't be a MEMBER. You obviously don't know anything about what the Opry is supposed to be but forgotten in recent years.

[badstreetusa]

she obviously has time or else they wouldn't have asked her.they only invite those that have performed there regulary,this is why George Strait hasn't become a member because he only comes to Nashville to record a album,attend the CMA'S,and/or do a concert.

[zaxxir]

GeezgetALife,

Then people who don't have time to BE a member shouldn't be a MEMBER. You obviously don't know anything about what the Opry is supposed to be but forgotten in recent years.

Gezz get a Clue

[horrorfan13666]

Carrie totally deserved this. I think what was said at the end,about Carrie's induction helping to keep the Grand Ole Opry relevant in modern music,is very true. Pepole like Carrie are just the thing country music needs at this time. Country music will never die. As a closing note,and I hate to do this,but I am not exactly sure what channel I can see this on,or what time it is on (EST),or even if the induction is televised. Again,I hate to do that but I realy want to see the induction if I can.

[fiddleDdee]

Well, I know the Opry is on the cable channel GAC - they have the live Opry show on every Sat night so perhaps Carrie's induction will be televised - if you don't have GAC you can ask your cable provider if they offer it and for a few xtra dollars a month you can get it

[badstreetusa]

it will be telvised.

[tutorgirl082594]

yay! go carrie! she totally deserved it!

[carebear11233]

carrie is awesome

[Maura2735]

AHHH YESSS!!!! =]

[bigmahi22]

Congrats to Carrie! Bout time,the Opry really pissed me off when they invited Josh Turner before her. Mind you hes openin for her for her Carnival Ride tour and his music is just a deep tenor mess.

[badstreetusa]

why did you post a edited version of this?

[AustinSTEEL]

its about time she got in the opry!!

[CMUfan45]

OMG!!! let me think about it..yeahh!!

haha i love carrie she is so funny

she was laughing and crying at the same time haha

GOD BLESS YOU CARRIE!

YOU ARE SO SWEET AND DOWN TO EARTH

[tomyom3]

I was there to see Carrie at the Opry and asked to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry!

[Libbyfan4]

i luv her she's so pretty!!!!!!! she's like omg!!!! LoL!!!! she freaks right out but anyways Congrats Carrie!!!!

[country601cutie]

awesome ! =]

[Epasek]

thanks for putting this together, cool!

[tigernipp]

Congrats Carrie, you deserve it.

[RhapsodyWindx]

love carrie! she's so amazing! congrats!

[carrieunderwoodcool]

OMG, i saw this on the television! it was on this morning! it was so kool! Carrie really diserves it!

[tsharky]

Congrats carrie! so proud of you! lol She was so cute when randy came on stage! She totally deserves this!

[avabiancawoot]

"let me think about it...yeah!!!!"

lol

she was smiling,then she wiped her tears then she smiled again.lol

she's so cute&genuine!!!!!!!!!!!i love her so much!!!!

she deserves this!

so to those bashers,ITS YOUR LOSS and Carrie's WIN!!!!

yehey Carrie!!!

[davidn87]

Congratulations Carrie! Being recognized by the Opry is such a big thing for her. Maybe now she's gonna be a member the haters will shush!

[BellaInLove]

Carrie truely deserves it. Congratulations Carrie!!!!!!

[RainHNg]

haha...damn i definitely agree with Randy Travis

u got to love her reaction ! :D

[gabygal4u]

congrats to carrie!

this is awesome, I hope i can get tickets for May 10th!

[anibull]

A true American Treasure. I'm honored to be a fan. Congratulations Carrie, you earned it!!!

[Casie01]

Congratulations Carrie!!!!! You deserve it!!!!!

[xtedog]

Congratulations!!!