GOO newest member Carrie Underwood

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

Congratualations to Carrie.
I noticed she had a steel. Who ?

Brett Day · From: Pickens, SC

Carrie's amazing! I'm not sure who is on steel for Carrie, but the steel he plays is a WBS.

Brett

Buddy Carter · From: Spring Grove (Chicago), IL

You know, I haven't followed her career real close. I've heard her recordings and even saw her live, but it just wasn't really my kind of thing.

Then recently I saw her on some tribute show (and for the life of me I can't recall what the show was a tribute to) where see sang "The Sound OF Music". She sounded AMAZING!

Since then I keep wondering why is she wasting her time hanging around Nashville?

Anyway, all the best to her.

Dennis Graves · From: Maryville, Tennessee

I'm sure the gal can sing....she just needs a good song to sing

Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Well Jimbeaux. You will see a lot of younger, less tenured stars being inducted these days. It's hard to find anyone who's still around after five years.

I do think she is great though.
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Charles Davidson · From: Phenix City Alabama, USA

What I can't understand is why some of the relative newcomers get this honor,when it took decades for some of the pioneers of country music to get it.maybe Del,Mel,Charlie,was not pretty and sexey enough.[OH excuse me I forgot that is the main criteria in Nashwood today]DYKBC.
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John Macy · From: Rockport TX/Denver CO

Here's a well said quote from producer/label head/musician Tony Brown about the Opry from the latest Mix Magazine...

"There is a country tradition here, and it doesn't exist because of the Grand Ole Opry like some people think, but the Opry does help that tradition survive. The people who are in charge of the Opry, Steve Buchanan and Pete Fisher, took over the reins about 10 years ago, and they started including younger artists. Think of it: Carrie Underwood was just inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and Mel Tillis just got inducted a month ago! There are a lot of young artists being inducted quicker because they're trying to reach that young demographic. I think that's smart because there will be people who prefer the old cats, the traditionalists, but their kids probably like to hear Carrie Underwood. They're making sure the Opry doesn't become a relic, even though it's kind of corny and sweet to go and watch some of those old cats who otherwise wouldn't have anywhere to play in front of 4,000 people. This way, the Opry still honors the legacy of the music, but it's relevant to today's country music industry.

When you think about it, the Opry is so important because it's one of the last remaining live radio shows. And we all depend on radio to get the music out there, especially now that video channels don't play music videos anymore."
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Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

I get it too!
What does it hurt if they are inducted? As for Carrie, she's had atleast 4 #1's now. She will bring youth to the GOO. Smile

Pete Finney · From: Nashville Tn.

Jim...

It may appear that membership on the Opry has usually been based on having been around the business for a long time (your "lifetime achievement award"); of course there are a lot of acts that were established for years before being offered membership (Mel Tillis as an obvious example). But I believe it's also true that over the whole long history of the Opry some relative newcomers have become members after only a few hit songs; I don't think it's a new thing at all. There are people on the forum who could back that up with facts and names more than I can; one name that comes to mind is Stonewall Jackson, I'm pretty sure there are many other examples. As far as that goes Hank Williams hadn't been around that long when he became a member (or even when he was fired!).

It's also true that in the past many people didn't want Opry membership in the prime of their careers because the Opry was serious about requiring you to be there 26 weekends a year which just cut too much into peoples touring income. That's obviously not been the case for a long time, I've worked for acts that are members that haven't played more than a few times a year (and I'm not saying that's a good thing, it may have slipped too far in the other direction for "membership" to really mean much...).

Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

Jim, They didn't have to induct her to get people to watch.
I guess now when she's introduced on TV Shows and all package shows, they'll add GOO member, along with CMA, American Idol winner.
Her being inducted doesn't take away from former members in my mind.
It's all good to me! Smile

Barry Blackwood · Posted 14 May 2008 10:50 am

"Theresa Galbraith wrote:
What does it hurt if they are inducted?

Well, in my opinion (which I admit ain't worth much in this department), it devalues the Membership of those who contributed over a whole career to earn their place in the ranks."

Maybe in your opinion, but not everyone's for sure. How did (your) Nobel prize hurt Watson & Crick anyway? To the potential millions who will need your band-aid someday, it is much more important to them than the structure of DNA, but so what? Neutral

Charles Davidson · From: Phenix City Alabama, USA

[Carrie had four number one hits]How many did Mel or Charlie have before they were inducted ?DYKBC.
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Steve Hinson · From: Hendersonville Tn USA

Most Opry members became members after just a few hits...I think Charlie Daniels and Mel Tillis were in the minority as far as having been made members in their seventies.I think Faron Young,Ray Price,Ray Pillow,Reba,Johnny Cash and most others were probably invited to join in their twenties or early thirties.Can anyone else think of any members who were invited to join much later in their careers?
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Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

OK, obviously I'm weak in the 'History of the GOO' department, so I withdraw my remarks and life goes on...

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

I know Mel's had more than 4 #1's.
What about George Strait? I'm happy for Carrie, shoot me! Smile

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

Thanks John,Pete & Steve for the info. Smile

Fred Shannon · From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.

Jimbeaux and Ole Charlie, you guys are just urinating into the wind. The only ones gettin' wet is us. Facts are facts, it's our generation's fault. We gave too much money to our young 'uns for them to be able to buy the "new music", (gag, gag). Now the suits have picked up on the "bottom line" and we're gonna' be stuck with it, if you want to listen to GOO. I choose not. Love Tommy White though.
Whoa!

Phred

Steve Hinson · From: Hendersonville Tn USA

Roy Clark was recently inducted...but I think throughout the history of the GOO,management concentrated on getting the young,popular acts on the way up...seems like I remember George Strait being invited to join,and turning them down because he lived in Texas and wouldn't be there often enough to do justice to the honor...
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Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

Does anyone know who was playing steel for Carrie?

Fred Shannon · From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.

(quote)
Former 'Idol' winner Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry

By JOHN GEROME
The Associated Press
Sunday, May 11, 2008; 6:24 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer joined the cast of the long-running country music show Saturday. Garth Brooks handled her formal induction and Vince Gill sang a duet with her.

"This really seems like a great family to be part of," Underwood said, as she fought back tears. "I promise I'll do everything I possibly can to not make you regret it."

The former "American Idol" winner sold 7 million copies of her debut album "Some Hearts" and shot to superstardom almost overnight with hits including "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel."

Her follow-up album, "Carnival Ride," came out last fall and has produced two No. 1s: "So Small" and "All-American Girl."

Brooks, who presented her with the induction award, a 14-inch bronze replica of an Opry microphone stand, told her, "Nothing will last as long or be as important as this award right here."

"Being around you five minutes, I can see you get it. In coming from Oklahoma, I know you're sharp as a wit." Brooks, like Underwood, is an Oklahoma native.

The 25-year-old Underwood becomes the latest young addition to the Opry cast in recent years, joining Brad Paisley, Josh Turner and Dierks Bentley.

The Opry, established in 1925, is the longest continuously running radio show in the country. Legends such as Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline were once members of the cast, and contemporary stars including Alan Jackson and Martina McBride are part of today's show, which airs every Friday and Saturday night on WSM-AM.

Opry management says artists are invited to join based on their commitment to the show, as measured by the frequency of their guest appearances, and their overall contribution to country music. (unquote)

Emphasis are mine.

phred

Alvin Blaine · From: Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA

How dare the Grand Ole Opry make all these younsters members.

Carrie Underwood is only 25 years old and has sold over 11 million albums.
At least Hank Williams was 26 years old and had sold 10,000 records when he was inducted.
Bill Monroe was 28 years old and had just recorded his first song.
Roy Acuff was an ancient 35 years old and had two regional hit songs out at the time.
Porter Wagoner was 28 years old and had two top ten songs by the time he became a member.
Little Jimmy Dickens was 27 years old when he joined the Opry in August of of '48, he didn't even have a record out until after he signed with Columbia the following month.

I could probably go on and on about all these young Opry members. In fact looking at a list of all past members it looks like about 90% were inducted when they were in their 20's, with only a song or two on the charts. That's just terrible, they really need to stop this 82 year old age discrimination trend and start induction more senior citizens!!!!
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Dennis Graves · From: Maryville, Tennessee

I don't watch or listen to the GOO. I just assume see it die than to trash country music with the likes of the "stars" on there now..including Carrie

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