Carrie Underwood celebrated Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary on Wednesday night.
Underwood took the stage at an event entitled Opry 100: Ab Live Celebration to honor Randy Travis, who welcomed him to become a member of Grand Oreople in 2008.
Underwood kicked off her tribute to Travis by sharing her stories about her childhood. She says her sister had Travis' cassette tapes and once she got it, she “never” gave it back to her.
Carrie Underwood was appointed as a member of Grand Oleopy by Randy Travis in 2008. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Wireimage)
Five years later, Travis suffered a stroke and he was barely able to sing.
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On Wednesday night, Underwood played Travis's “Three Wooden Crosses” and “Forever, and Ever, Amen.”
At the end of “Forever, Amen,” Underwood walked to Travis in the crowd and gave him a microphone to sing the closing session. It moved the crowd to tears.
“Randy Travis, everyone.”
“Randy Travis, everyone,” Underwood said before embracing the legend of country music. The crowd quickly rose to their feet and gave Underwood and Travis a standing ovation.
Fans went to social media to consider moving performances.
“I'm not crying,” one user wrote With x, Previously known as Twitter, it contains clips of Underwood and Travis moments.
Carrie Underwood celebrated Randy Travis on the 100th anniversary of Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night. It is depicted here in 2008. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Wireimage)
Randy Travis and his wife, Mary Davis, were held at Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary ceremony. (Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
“Three wooden crosses. I wasn't ready,” he replied. User wroteadd a crying emoji.
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a The third has been added“Amazing. When Randy Travis closes with Carrie Underwood, I shed tears everywhere.”
Grand Ole Opry shared a post about Travis leading Underwood to his family 17 years ago.
“I will never forget the moment Randy invited Carrie into his family,” the account, which includes a photo from 2008.
Underwood rose to fame after winning “American Idol” in 2005. Her debut album, “Some Hearts,” was released in the same year, and included a hit “before he cheats.”
country Superstar Blake Shelton On March 19th, the event was held entitled “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” and aired on NBC.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani attended “Opry 100: a Live Celebration” in Nashville on Wednesday night. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty image)
Grand Ole Opry's official 100th anniversary will be in November, and the country music house celebrates it all year round.
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Underwood took part in the country music ceremony in a gorgeous, one-shoulder black gown. The bottom of the dress was thin and there was a dramatic train.
Carrie Underwood attended “Opry 100: A Live Celebration.” (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty image)
The country music legend accessorized her look with paired statement earrings.
The country music ceremony also included performances by Jelly Roll, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Trace Adkins, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini.
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