Grand Ole Weekend

My mom, dad, brother and I drove to Nashville this weekend to stay with my sister and celebrate Mother's Day. We ate, drank, and laughed a lot! It was good family time.

However, the truth be told, the real reason we went to Nashville was to see Carrie get inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. I had purchased 6 tickets, 2 at a time, because I kept getting closer seats. Instead of trying to sell them on ebay or a broker site, I invited my whole family.

I learned on the way on Friday that the fan club had set up a group picture with Carrie before the induction. We had to be verified as members...once we were, we waited for Carrie to come join us. It just so happens that she stood right in front of me. I'll post the picture when they post it...I haven't even seen it yet! I was impressed that she would take a few minutes out of her day to come join us for a picture.

The Opry was awesome, as usual. Dierks Bently, Aaron Tippen, Vince Gill, Jimmy Dickens, Marty Stuart, and Mel Tillis are just a few of those her performed. However, the real surprise of the night was the person who actually inducted Carrie.....GARTH BROOKS was at the Opry. I cannot believe that I actually laid eyes on Garth Brooks...it was awesome. He did not perform, but I was stoked to actually see him. I'll let the pictures show you what I saw.

Little Jimmy Dickens


Dierks Bently


Mel Tillis


Connie Smith and Marty Stuart


Garth and Carrie "The Induction"


Carrie wouldn't put her award down while she sang the next song!


My brother singing "All American Girl"


Carrie and Vince at the 2nd show discussing the induction.


Carrie with her award....I think she was the happiest person on earth that night!


I stayed for the second show last night. Vince made Carrie dance with the Opry Square Dancers as "hazing". I was able to catch a quick video before my batteries died! To leave you with a smile...