<p class="wp-block-paragraph">BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist <a title="CARLY PEARCE" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">CARLY PEARCE</a> received the surprise of her life late last week when DOLLY PARTON invited her to become a member of <a title="the GRAND OLE OPRY" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the GRAND OLE OPRY</a>. When the invitation was extended, PEARCE believed she was taping a promotion for the DOLLYWOOD theme park, where she got her start. As she took her mark for the shoot, PARTON walked in, and started talking about how PEARCE had played <a title="the OPRY" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the OPRY</a> more than 80 times, joking, “You’d think they’d make you a member.&#8221; PARTON then cracked a big smile, and said, “And they are! They’re asking you to become a member of <a title="the GRAND OLE OPRY" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the GRAND OLE OPRY</a>!”</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After the PARTON invitation video played for the packed OPRY HOUSE last night (6/22), the crowd stood in applause as PEARCE said, &#8220;Truly this is the most precious place and the most precious family I could ever be part of. I&#8217;ve experienced so many wonderful things in my career so far, but this takes the cake!&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;When one of ours has a special moment, it&#8217;s an honor to be a part of that,&#8221; PARTON explained. &#8220;CARLY is a real songwriter and bright heart &#8211; and I loved getting to ask her to do something so very special.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PEARCE will be officially inducted on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3rd. See the invitation video &#8212; and PEARCE&#8217;s emotional reaction &#8212; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=318016659986433" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. ;</p>