Ashley McBryde is the newest Grand Ole Opry member?

Ashley McBryde, a singer and songwriter, received a coveted invitation during an interview. Garth Brooks invited her to be a part of the Grand Ole Opry, which would be Brooks' 32nd anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

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Garth Brooks invited singer Ashley McBryde to be a part of the Grand Ole Opry when Brooks surprised her during an interview. She received the invitation on Thursday and said it is a tremendous honor for her and brings her joy. Ashley was on the morning show promoting her newest album, Ashley McBryde Presents Lineville, and Brooks came on a video from the Grand Ole Opry stage. In the video feed, Brooks said how they are the Grand Ole Opry and tried not to cry while inviting McBryde to be their newest member.

Ashley McBryde turned emotional quickly and said it would bring her great joy and that she was honored by the invite. Brooks said that McBryde deserves to be a part of music's longest-living family, and they need her as she would make them stronger for many more years. Brooks said, "I love you" and "congratulations" before signing off. McBryde grabbed a tissue and said that the Grammy's and the Grand Ole Opry are the greatest things an entertainer can have.

Coldplay to let fans power concerts during next tour
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Rock band Coldplay is all set to go on a world tour with its new album 'Music of the Spheres.'

Rock band Coldplay is all set to go on a world tour with its new album 'Music of the Spheres.'

But, they will also be showcasing something other than their music: eco friendly measures.

But, they will also be showcasing something other than their music: eco friendly measures.

Their shows will be powered with clean energy from rechargeable show batteries created by BMW.

Their shows will be powered with clean energy from rechargeable show batteries created by BMW.

40 recyclable car batteries from the BMW i3 will replace diesel and gas generators at Coldplay's concerts.

40 recyclable car batteries from the BMW i3 will replace diesel and gas generators at Coldplay's concerts.

The batteries will be recharged from solar installations and other such renewable sources.

The batteries will be recharged from solar installations and other such renewable sources.

There is more: kinetic flooring and power bikes which generate electricity as the fans move.

There is more: kinetic flooring and power bikes which generate electricity as the fans move.

They will also plant a tree for every ticket sold. Remember, 5.4 million people bought tickets to their last tour.

They will also plant a tree for every ticket sold. Remember, 5.4 million people bought tickets to their last tour.

Chris Martin & co spent two years consulting environmental experts on how to make this tour sustainable.

Chris Martin & co spent two years consulting environmental experts on how to make this tour sustainable.

The tour kicks off in March, covering Central and North America, Europe, and ending in Rio de Janeiro in September.

The tour kicks off in March, covering Central and North America, Europe, and ending in Rio de Janeiro in September.



FAQs

  1. How did Brooks invite McBryde to be a part of the Grand Ole Opry?
    Brooks came on a video from the Grand Ole Opry stage and tried not to cry while inviting McBryde to be their newest member. Brooks appeared on a video feed.
  2. What did Brooks say about McBryde being a part of the Grand Ole Opry?
    Brooks said that McBryde deserves to be a part of music's longest-living family.
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