surprised last month with an invite to join the legendary Grand Ole Opry — but that wasn’t what Wilson initially thought the surprise was. “My birthday was, like, a couple days before this, and I thought maybe she was bringing me out a cupcake or something,” Wilson, 32, hilariously shared on the Tuesday, June 25, episode of . “And I thought, ‘Dang, Reba’s giving me a cupcake.
That’s so cool.’ And then next thing I know, she’s got this belt buckle — which is so cool because her and I both grew up [with] rodeo, and I think we share that bond.” McEntire, 69, joined Wilson onstage after her performance of “Hang Tight Honey” on 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.” “I have heard that I’ve inspired you and what you’ve done so far, and I am thrilled if I had anything to do with your career because you are blowing it up,” she told Wilson.
“I was so proud of you at the ACMs the other night, and I couldn’t be more proud to be the one that helps you continue to bridge the gap between our generations, keep them all going. I’d like to be the person to invite you to be an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.” (She was o.
