Reba McEntire surprised Lainey Wilson last month with an invite to join the legendary Grand Ole Opry — but that wasn’t what Wilson initially thought the surprise was.
McEntire, 69, joined Wilson onstage after her performance of “Hang Tight Honey” on The Voice season 25 finale on May 21, holding a small black box containing a belt buckle. The silver accessory is emblazoned with the word “OPRY” across the front, and Wilson immediately started crying when McEntire opened the box on stage, realizing she was getting invited to the prestigious county music institution. The back is inscribed with “Made for Lainey Wilson 2024.
Wilson tearfully told McEntire, “You inspire me every day,” and reiterated her love of her fellow country singer on Today. “The last two years of my life, especially, it’s been a whirlwind, and that’s the name of the record. I was like, ‘We have to name the record Whirlwind because that’s what it’s been,’” she explained. “But trying to keep one foot on the ground. I feel like my life has changed but I haven’t and I think that’s because I keep my people close.”
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