Oh what a night!

I went to Nashville (yes, again for those of you asking that question!) this past weekend. Carrie was to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, and this was the first performance there since the new album came out. I found out earlier last week that she would be signing the new CD for the first 80 people to buy the album from the Opry store. I have my first 2 album signed, and I thought it would be awesome to have the newest one signed. I convinced the friends that I was with that we should camp out in front of the store overnight in order to assure that we were in the first 80 to buy the album...of course they agreed! We made it to the Opry Originals store in downtown Nashville around 11 pm on Friday night. (Keep in mind that the store didn't open until 10 AM the next morning!) Though it was 40 degrees outside, and we had to "sleep" (an overstatement) in our chairs or on the concrete with nothing but a Snuggie to cover up with, it was well worth it!!! Let me make a side comment that the advertisement for the Snuggies to be worn outside didn't mean it would warm you in 40 degree weather!

Here are Michelle and I after one of the street vendors gave us his last 2 bouquets...he was ready to go home...I think this was nearing 2 AM!


I would love for you to watch the video of what transpired as the night progressed. You will not see me in this video because I was behind the camera...watch until the end...I think you might be amazed!


Notice Carrie and her assistant's faces as Lisa was giving her the money!


So...I'm sure you figured that since I camped out, I got a voucher to meet Carrie...indeed I did. I posted a video a few posts ago of Ben kissing Carrie. I talked to her about it, and gave her the copy of the video....and got my CD signed!




I know you all think I'm crazy, and I'm ok with that! Each of us has something that we like to do...our "thing" if you will. Mine just happens to be going to concerts, especially country concerts...especially Carrie Underwood concerts. Here is another reason why. Look how she really listens to you when you actually get a chance to meet her! (I'll forgive all of you who are rolling your eyes!)



On to the Opry....I have seen the Opry several times not, but never at the historic Ryman...what a treat! The lineup was amazing. They streamed it on Myspace, and they hoped that 20,000 people would watch...I believe over 90,000 people watched...pretty cool huh! Here are some of my pictures from the night!

Jake Owen




Martina McBride




Rodney Atkins


And, of course, Carrie Underwood