Hillary Scottcouldn’t hold back her emotions as she and herLady Abandmates were asked to join theGrand Ole Opryon Thursday.In a video posted to the show’s Facebook page,Darius Ruckersurprised the group with the invitation during their performance taping for the upcoming NBC specialGrand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music.“I feel so honored right now to stand here in the Opry House and hope they accept the invitation I’m thrilled to be offering,” said Rucker, 54, from the stage before turning to Scott,Dave HaywoodandCharles Kelleyand asking, “Would you like to be the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry?““What?!” they asked, shocked, as Scott, 34, put her hands up to her face and almost immediately burst into happy tears: “Oh my God!““I was wondering what you were doing here!” Kelley, 39, told Rucker excitedly, before jokingto him about Scott’s reaction, “You couldn’t wait until after we sang?“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lady A.Courtesy Lady ALady A.Courtesy Lady ALady A.Courtesy Lady ARELATED GALLERY:Happy 95th Birthday, Grand Ole Opry! 20 Stars Celebrate By Sharing Their Memories with PEOPLEScott posted about the moment on Instagram,sharing a video of herselfFaceTiming her mother and writing, “When my mom@lindadavisnashvilleleft East Texas when she was young, people would ask why she was headed to Nashville and she would say, ‘to play on the Grand Ole Opry!’ Getting to make this call today was priceless.““An invitation into the@oprymakes country artists like us feel like we will always have a home — a place to celebrate country music, play our songs, visit with our friends and fans … a place to belong,” she continued in the post, which also included photos of their big induction. “Thank you@opryand thank you@dariusruckerfor sharing the good news with us. ❤️"In a release, Scott says that joining the Opry “is the best surprise we could ever ask for.““I’ve been coming here since I was a little girlso to say we are honoredis an understatement,” she adds. “We are so truly grateful to officially be a part of this amazing family.“Lady A.Courtesy Lady ARELATED VIDEO: #TBT: Jamie Lynn Spears Looks Back at Sister Britney’s Sweet Grand Ole Opry SurpriseLady A(formerly Lady Antebellum)made their debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 2, 2007. Since then, they have racked up more than 18 million albums and 34 millions songs sold, as well as close to five billion digital streams, the release shares.The group has nabbed sevenGrammy Awards, 18CMA Awards, 16 CMT Music Awards, sixBillboard Music Awards, 14ACM Awardsand more.Of their controversial decision to drop “Antebellum” from their name last summer at the peak of theBlack Lives Mattermovement, Scott said last month onThe Tamron Hall Showthat “the heart of” their choice “still rings true today as much as it did back in June.““We want our music, and our live shows and anything that we’re a part of, for everyone to feel welcome and invited. And we realized over the summer not touring and watching just this movement happen that is so needed in this country and around the world, we started to see what our part was, what part of ourfirst steps in making a difference could be,” she continued, adding, “Our name changing was the first step.”
Hillary Scottcouldn’t hold back her emotions as she and herLady Abandmates were asked to join theGrand Ole Opryon Thursday.
In a video posted to the show’s Facebook page,Darius Ruckersurprised the group with the invitation during their performance taping for the upcoming NBC specialGrand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music.
“I feel so honored right now to stand here in the Opry House and hope they accept the invitation I’m thrilled to be offering,” said Rucker, 54, from the stage before turning to Scott,Dave HaywoodandCharles Kelleyand asking, “Would you like to be the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry?”
“What?!” they asked, shocked, as Scott, 34, put her hands up to her face and almost immediately burst into happy tears: “Oh my God!”
“I was wondering what you were doing here!” Kelley, 39, told Rucker excitedly, before jokingto him about Scott’s reaction, “You couldn’t wait until after we sang?”
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Lady A.Courtesy Lady A
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Scott posted about the moment on Instagram,sharing a video of herselfFaceTiming her mother and writing, “When my mom@lindadavisnashvilleleft East Texas when she was young, people would ask why she was headed to Nashville and she would say, ‘to play on the Grand Ole Opry!’ Getting to make this call today was priceless.”
“An invitation into the@oprymakes country artists like us feel like we will always have a home — a place to celebrate country music, play our songs, visit with our friends and fans … a place to belong,” she continued in the post, which also included photos of their big induction. “Thank you@opryand thank you@dariusruckerfor sharing the good news with us. ❤️”
In a release, Scott says that joining the Opry “is the best surprise we could ever ask for.”
“I’ve been coming here since I was a little girlso to say we are honoredis an understatement,” she adds. “We are so truly grateful to officially be a part of this amazing family.”
RELATED VIDEO: #TBT: Jamie Lynn Spears Looks Back at Sister Britney’s Sweet Grand Ole Opry Surprise
Lady A(formerly Lady Antebellum)made their debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 2, 2007. Since then, they have racked up more than 18 million albums and 34 millions songs sold, as well as close to five billion digital streams, the release shares.
The group has nabbed sevenGrammy Awards, 18CMA Awards, 16 CMT Music Awards, sixBillboard Music Awards, 14ACM Awardsand more.
Of their controversial decision to drop “Antebellum” from their name last summer at the peak of theBlack Lives Mattermovement, Scott said last month onThe Tamron Hall Showthat “the heart of” their choice “still rings true today as much as it did back in June.”
“We want our music, and our live shows and anything that we’re a part of, for everyone to feel welcome and invited. And we realized over the summer not touring and watching just this movement happen that is so needed in this country and around the world, we started to see what our part was, what part of ourfirst steps in making a difference could be,” she continued, adding, “Our name changing was the first step.”
source: people.com
