Asher HaVon didn’t have the only big surprise during Tuesday night’s (May 21) finale of The Voice season 25. Lainey Wilson ‘s lifelong dream came true when The Voice mentor Reba McEntire invited her to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry . “Lainey, I’m so proud of you,” McEntire remarked, after Wilson, Billboard’s recent cover star , performed her new single “Hang Tight Honey”.
“You did a wonderful job. And I have heard that I have inspired you and what you’ve done so far. I’m thrilled that I have had anything to do you with your career because you are blowing it up.
” And with that, McEntire made it official. Wilson will be inducted into the Opry . See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hailing from Baskin, LA, Wilson kicked off the recent 2024 ACM Awards with a mini-medley performance (including a sweet taste of “Hang Tight Honey”) and won for female artist of the year, one of her five nominations on the evening.
“I was so proud of you at the ACMs the other night,” McEntire continued, “and I couldn’t be more proud to be the one that helps you continue to bridge the gap between our generations, and keep them all going.” Wilson will be elevated into the Opry during a ceremony in Nashville on June 7 . Somebody pinch me.
..I’m going to become a member of the @opry on June 7! 🥹😭 This is the moment little Lainey dreamed about ever since her first trip to Nashville.
Thank you @reba & @NBCTheVoice for th.
