BREAKING NEWS: Ashley Mcbryde Asked To Join The Opry

ASHLEY McBRYDE INVITED TO BECOME THE NEWEST MEMBER OF

THE GRAND OLE OPRY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – While performing at the Grand Ole Opry a little over a year ago, current five-time CMA nominee and two-time winner Ashley McBryde shared with the audience,

“I dream about joining the Opry and what that day will be like — Will I cry the entire time? Will I be seated? Who will ask me? I dream about that more than I dream about my wedding.”

No longer dreaming about the special day, the Arkansas native has officially been invited to be the newest member of the revered Country institution

Ashley Mcbryde was invited to appear on set on CBS Mornings today in Times Square to discuss the making of her new album, Lindeville. Surprise to Ashley, Mr. Garth Brooks joined the live set virtually from Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry.

"I'm here for a proposal," - Garth announced.

Photo Credit: Katie Kauss

"We're at the Grand Ole Opry. I'm standing in the circle of wood right now where you stand, Miss Ashely Mcbryde on behalf of the Opry and myself as an opry member, we would love for you to consider becoming the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry."-Brooks

Ashely, emotionally accepts stating,

"It would be a great joy and a great honor of my life." 

The Opry being country music's largest stage hosts live performances each week. Once a nomination from a current member is made, consideration of accomplishment and commitment are factors in being granted membership of the Grand Ole Opry.

With many Opry appearances by Ashley, from her first Opry performance in 2017 to now, this small-town, "Girl Goin' Nowhere," is going somewhere.