Carly Pearce is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry! The momentous occasion happened on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Trisha Yearwood presented Pearce with the coveted statue – a miniature version of the iconic Opry mic stand which signifies her membership. Yearwood’s husband, Garth Brooks watched from side stage.
Pearce went on to open her set with her career-defining hit, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” before calling Trisha Yearwood on stage for an impressive duet version of Yearwood’s Oscar-nominated “How Do I Live.”
She later posted to Instagram saying:
“Last night was the greatest moment of my life. Thank you for welcoming me into the family @opry & thank you @trishayearwood for the beautiful induction.”
Carly Pearce was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry in late June 2021. She received her invitation to join by none other than Dolly Parton with the invite on June 17.
Jeannie Seely Passes Away At 85
On Friday, August 1, 2025, Jeannie Seely’s publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, told The Tennessean that the country legend had passed away. She had just turned 85 on July 5.
She earned the nickname “Little Miss Country” and holds the record for most Grand Ole Opry performances at 5,300.