Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris Hollo

Watch Jeannie Seely Surprise Rhonda Vincent With Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | February 29, 2020

Award-winning bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent was surprised onstage by Jeannie Seely on Feb. 28 with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

“One hundred percent yes,” said Rhonda. “Oh my gosh! I grew up listening to the Opry. Thank you dear God!”

Rhonda is a seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year winner. She is known for bluegrass hits “The Storm Rage,” “One Step Ahead,” “Ragin’ Live,” “All American Bluegrass Girl,” “Good Thing Going” and more.

Rhonda will be formally inducted into the Opry on March 24.

Rhonda’s invitation to join the Opry follows recent inductees Gene Watson (February 2020), Luke Combs (July 2019), Kelsea Ballerini (April 2019), Mark Wills (January 2019), Dustin Lynch (September 2018) and Chris Janson (March 2018).

Watch Jeannie surprise Rhonda below.

photo courtesy Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

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