Carrie Underwood Honors Randy Travis at Grand Ole Opry Centennial
Country music star Carrie Underwood delivered a memorable performance at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration on Wednesday evening.
During the event, titled “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” Underwood paid tribute to Randy Travis, the artist who inducted her into the esteemed Grand Ole Opry family 17 years prior, in 2008.
A Childhood Connection and Heartfelt Performance
Underwood commenced her homage to Travis by recounting a childhood anecdote, sharing that she “never” returned a Randy Travis cassette tape borrowed from her sister.
Highlighting Travis’s impactful career, she noted his significant influence despite a stroke five years prior which impacted his singing ability.
The singer then performed two of Travis’s classics: “Three Wooden Crosses” and “Forever and Ever, Amen.”
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Emotional Duet and Standing Ovation
During “Forever and Ever, Amen,” Underwood approached Travis in the audience and offered him the microphone for the final “Amen.” This poignant moment deeply resonated with the audience, eliciting tears.
“Randy Travis, everyone!” Underwood announced, embracing the iconic country musician.
The audience erupted in applause, offering a standing ovation to both Underwood and Travis in appreciation of the moving tribute.
Social Media Reacts to Touching Tribute
Fans expressed their emotions regarding the performance on social media platforms.
- One user on X, formerly Twitter, exclaimed, “IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE,” accompanied by a video clip of Underwood and Travis’s duet.
- Another user commented, “THREE WOODEN CROSSES. I was NOT ready,” adding crying emojis to convey the emotional impact.
- A third post read, “Wow . Tears everywhere as Randy Travis closes with Carrie Underwood,” reflecting the widespread emotional response.
Grand Ole Opry Remembers Underwood’s Induction
The Grand Ole Opry’s official account shared a post commemorating Travis’s induction of Underwood into the Opry family 17 years ago.
“We’ll never forget the moment Randy invited Carrie into the family,” the post stated, including a nostalgic photo from 2008.
Underwood’s Career and Opry Centennial Details
Carrie Underwood gained prominence after winning “American Idol” in 2005. Her debut album, “Some Hearts,” launched the same year, featuring the successful hit “Before He Cheats.”
The “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” event on March 19, hosted by country star Blake Shelton, was broadcast on NBC.
The Grand Ole Opry’s official centennial in November will be part of year-long festivities at the renowned country music venue.
Underwood’s Red Carpet Style
For the country music celebration, Underwood donned a sophisticated, asymmetrical black gown.
The dress featured a sheer lower portion and a dramatic train, complemented by statement earrings.
Star-Studded Performances at Opry 100
The anniversary event showcased performances by a lineup of notable artists including Jelly Roll, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Trace Adkins, Lainey Wilson, and Kelsea Ballerini.