<p>WARNER BROS./WAR artist <strong>CHRIS JANSON</strong> was surprised by <strong><a title="KEITH URBAN" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKUrban/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkeith-urban-tickets%2F">KEITH URBAN</a></strong> during his sold-out <strong><a title="RYMAN" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbRyman&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fryman-auditorium-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221356&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">RYMAN</a> AUDITORIUM</strong> show in NASHVILLE last night (2/5), as URBAN invited JANSON to become an official member of the <strong>GRAND OLE OPRY</strong>. Right after teaming with JANSON on a cover of JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY’s “<em>Sold</em>,” URBAN made the ask, remembering his own OPRY invite, which also took place on the <a title="RYMAN" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbRyman&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fryman-auditorium-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221356&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">RYMAN</a> stage. JANSON’s next OPRY appearance is set for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th; his formal induction will take place in the SPRING at a date to be announced.</p>
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<p>“<em>Over the course of more than 100 appearances since his OPRY debut in 2013, CHRIS has become a favorite of OPRY fans and fellow performers alike,</em>” said OPRY GM SALLY WILLIAMS. “<em>He is so passionate about <a title="the OPRY" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the OPRY</a>, including its rich history, the camaraderie it builds between generations of fans and artists, and its place in Country music’s future.</em>&#8221;</p>
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Chris Janson Invited to Join The Grand Ole Opry
