Carrie Underwood Celebrates 100th Appearance at Grand Ole Opry
“I grew up dreaming of one day performing here and maybe even becoming a member. That dream comes true over and over each time I take the Opry stage,” Underwood said.
Carrie Underwood celebrated another major milestone in her career over the weekend when she took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for her 100th performance at the famed venue.
The seven-time GRAMMY winner and current ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee performed four sold-out shows over the weekend and celebrated the momentous occasion in style.
Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Connie Smith introduced the superstar during Saturday’s first show and presented her with a commemorative print and a bouquet of roses in celebration of 100 Opry appearances.
“Opry fans, all of us Opry members, and the entire Opry family are excited when you come home to the Opry stage,” Smith told Underwood. “Even when you’ve been on the road more than 200 days a year, you’ve always come back to the Opry. That tells me you love us, and we love you right back.”
“I grew up dreaming of one day performing here and maybe even becoming a member. That dream comes true over and over each time I take the Opry stage,” Underwood said. “Here’s to the next 100!”
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Backstage, the Oklahoma native celebrated with a special cake, decorated by her best friend, and owner of Ivey Cake in Franklin, TN, Ivey Childers. She also received 100 pink roses in her dressing room, courtesy the Opry.
Underwood is gearing up to head to Las Vegas for this weekend’s 52nd Annual ACM Awards where she is up for two awards, including the night’s top honor, Entertainer of the Year. She’s also slated to take the stage for what is sure to be a show-stopping performance during the telecast.
The ACM Awards will broadcast live from the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2 (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
