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<\/a> <\/div>\nJennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n To country music artists, performing at the Grand Ole Opry is the ultimate sign of success. The iconic Nashville landmark celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Carrie Underwood made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry in 2005 after winning American Idol<\/em>. She\u2019s returned to perform many times since then. But during her latest appearance, she revealed a stunning transformation to the famed stage.<\/p>\n Fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson was the first performer at the Grand Ole Opry in 1925. The Nashville music venue has seen the most famous country music stars take the stage, from Loretta Lynn to Dolly Parton, and more recently, Lainey Wilson<\/a>.<\/p>\n Performing in the famed circle is a rite of passage for any musician. A six-foot circle of wood was taken from the show\u2019s old home, the Ryman Auditorium, in 1974 and placed in the center of the stage at the new Grand Ole Opry House.<\/p>\n 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Nashville hot spot. A TV special aired in March on Peacock. It\u2019s still available to stream on the streaming service if you missed it. Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, and, yes, Carrie Underwood, were among the many performers. Click here<\/a> to find out why Jelly Roll missed it.<\/p>\n The Grand Ole Opry is pretty simple, right? The performer taked the stage and belts out country music hits. But Elle King sparked major backlash last year when she botched a tribute<\/a> to Dolly Parton. The singer was allegedly drunk, slurring her words, and unable to remember the lyrics. She later apologized and revealed that she had quit drinking.<\/p>\n As we mentioned, Carrie Underwood first performed at the Grand Ole Opry in 2005, months after winning\u00a0American<\/em>\u00a0Idol<\/em>. Randy Travis invited her to become a member in 2008. She was inducted that same year by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nThe Grand Ole Opry Turns 100<\/h3>\n
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The Famed Circle Has Seen It All<\/h3>\n
Carrie Underwood Reveals Iconic Grand Ole Opry Transformation<\/h3>\n