Carrie Underwood's Grand Ole Opry Invite

It was an emotional night for Carrie Underwood, as the American Idol alum is set to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after being invited to join the long-running country music show on Saturday night (March 15).

According to press reports, "Randy Travis extended the invitation as Underwood finished 'I Told You So,' a Travis song that Underwood recorded on her latest album."

Becoming overwhelmed with emotion, Underwood gladly accepted the invite before giving Randy a big hug. Her official induction to be held May 10th.

"I felt like I just won something amazing all over again," she said. "The Opry has meant so much to me growing up, seeing people perform and wanting to do that."

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

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Enjoy the pictures of Carrie performing at the Grand Ole Opry last night (march 15).