Ashley McBryde’s Tearful Opry Invite From Garth Brooks
Ashley McBryde appeared on CBS This Morning to talk about her new album Lindeville and was shocked to see Garth Brooks on video from Nashville wanting to ask her a question. Garth said, “I…
Ashley McBryde appeared on CBS This Morning to talk about her new album Lindeville and was shocked to see Garth Brooks on video from Nashville wanting to ask her a question.
Garth said, "I am here for a proposal." Gayle King said, "You're already married." He replied, "I am; this is a family. You know where I am; I'm at the Grand Ole Opry; I'm standing in the circle of wood right now where you stand. Miss Ashley McBryde, on behalf of the Opry, and I am an Opry member myself, I will try not to cry; we would love for you to consider becoming the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry."
Ashley got really emotional, took a deep breath, and held back tears before saying, "Um, it would be a great joy and honor of my life. Thank you, Garth. My goodness." As Gayle said, "Ahh," Brooks said, "It's pretty cool; it's the longest-living family in music history; you belong in it. We need you, and you will make it stronger for decades to come. I love you. Congratulations couldn't happen to a sweeter person."
King said, "And coming from you; Garth Brooks means so much. Ashley, what are you thinking right now? Why is this so emotional?" Ashley took a tissue and sighed, "This is a lifelong... I mean, there is Grammys and being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry are the two greatest things that could happen to you as an entertainer, and I've always said I will earn this, and this is a pretty surreal moment."
Gayle then asked Brooks if Ashley has earned it. And he says, "One hundred percent. There isn't anybody in this family who hasn't because it's the love they show for the Opry, it's the respect they show for country music, and try to remember it is the longest-living family in music history. So, Grammys, CMAs, they are all gonna fade; this won't. This will be until the day they put you in the ground. You will be part of the coolest show on the planet."
They all pause, and McBryde said, "Wow, what a morning; thank you, Garth. I can't wait to see you and hug you."
They all said "bye" to Garth, and King said that Brooks wanted to be there to do it in person. She then told Ashley, "It was so hard to keep this secret; your team knew." Then they showed the people in the green room, and Ashley saw her mother; they brought her out, and they hugged, and mom gushed, "I am so proud of you."
CBS This Morning tweeted the emotional exchange, writing, "Only on #CBSMornings, two-time Grammy-winner @garthbrooks just surprised singer-songwriter @AshleyMcBryde with an invitation to join the "longest-living family in music history," at the @opry!"
The nominees for the 2022 ACM Female Artist of the year honor are Gabby Barrett, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce.
Gabby, Ashley, and Carly have never taken home this honor.
Maren has won the honor two times in 2019 and in 2020, and Miranda has won this award nine times in a row from 2009 to 2017.
Previous winners of the honor include superstars Carrie Underwood, Reba, and Faith Hill.
The 2022 ACM Awards will be streamed live on March 7, 2022, on Prime Video. The show is hosted by Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen, and Gabby Barrett.
Gabby Barrett
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 12: Gabby Barrett performs at the 2019 CMT Next Women Of Country Celebration at CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 12, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
Gabby Barrett
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 13: Gabby Barrett attends the 2021 CMT Artist of the Year on October 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT/Viacom)
Gabby Barrett
Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Singer Gabby Barrett arrives at ABC's "American Idol" show on April 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Miranda Lambert
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Miranda Lambert performs onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Miranda Lambert
David Becker/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Recording artist Miranda Lambert attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Miranda Lambert
Isaac Brekken/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Singers Carrie Underwood (L) and Miranda Lambert perform onstage at the 4th ACM Party for a Cause Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for ACM)
Ashley McBryde
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: New Female Artist of the Year award winner Ashley McBryde poses in the press room during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Ashley McBryde
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: New Female Artist of the Year award winner Ashley McBryde in the press room during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Ashley McBryde
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Ashley McBryde performs onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Maren Morris
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Recording artist Maren Morris performs onstage during the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Maren Morris
David Becker/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Singer Maren Morris attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Maren Morris
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Recording artist Maren Morris accepts the T-Mobile New Female Vocalist of the Year award during the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Carly Pearce
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Carly Pearce attends the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Carly Pearce
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Carly Pearce performs during the ACM Party For A Cause at Ascend Amphitheater on August 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)
Carly Pearce
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: Carly Pearce (L) and Dustin Lynch attend the Radio Awards Reception during the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at Topgolf Las Vegas on April 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ACM)
