Vince Gill Shocks T. Graham Brown With Invitation To Join Grand Ole Opry
Brown was left speechless and began to cry.

Vince Gill, T. Graham Brown; Photo Courtesy of The Grand Ole Opry
Vince Gill just surprised T. Graham Brown with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and the unexpected moment left Brown in a puddle of tears.
Vince Gill Invites T. Graham Brown To Become A Member Of The Grand Ole Opry
On Tuesday afternoon, during a live recording of T. Graham Brown’s Live Wire for SiriusXM, Gill told Brown, “I was asked to come here by the Opry to invite you to become the next member.”
Brown was left nearly speechless over the unexpected invitation and didn’t initially believe Gill was telling him the truth.

“Aww boo…no,” he shouted.
Gill clarified, “Maybe you’ll sing that song, on that night.”
Realizing that this dream was in fact becoming a reality, Brown was overcome with emotions and began to cry.
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“They love you,” Gill said in reference to to the Opry. “It’s a special place and you will be a valued part of that place.”
Brown was left without words and got up out of his seat to hug Gill.
“I didnt’ mean to make you cry,” Gill said.
Gill Says It Was All A “Set Up”
The “One More Last Chance” singer then revealed that the entire day was “all a set up.” He began to laugh and tole Graham, “Every question you asked me today, I lied like a dog!”

Opry member Mark Wills was one of the first artists to share their excitement over welcoming Brown to the Grand Ole Opry family, writing, “A HUGE congrats to my friend T. Graham Brown on being invited by Vince Gill to join our Grand Ole Opry Family. His addition is so welcomed!”
Fans Declare, “It’s About Time”
Fans also reacted to the news on social media. One Instagram user declared, “About damn time,” while another shared, “He’s so appreciative! I love this! So deserving!”
T. Graham Brown has yet to release an official statement regarding his Opry invitation and a date for his Opry induction has yet to be revealed. Hours after the surprise invitation, Brown opened up the Grand Ole Opry show.
Where Is T. Graham Brown From?
The 69-year-old is originally from Arabi, Georgia. He relocated to Nashville in 1982 and began singing jingles for corporate companies (his voice has been heard in advertising campaigns from McDonald’s, Disneyland, Coca-Cola, and more). Two years later, in 1984, he signed to Capitol Records to begin his career as a recording artist.
His debut single was “Drowning in Memories,” which became a Top 40 single. His next release, “I Tell It LIke It Used To Be,” proved to be a chart success, climbing all the way to No.1.
Shortly after, he followed up with more hits, including the self-penned track “Hell And High Water,” marking his first-ever No.1 song. Success continued with subsequent releases like “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again” and “Don’t Go To Strangers,” all of which soared to the top of the charts.

He later raked in No.1 hits gospel and blues, proving his talent could cross genres.
How Many No.1 Singles Does T. Graham Brown Have?
In all, T. Graham Brown has released 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. Brown has collaborated with artists such as Vine Gill, The Beach Boys, Tanya Tucker, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridges Boys and more.
To this day, he maintains a busy touring schedule, gracing prestigious stages like the Grand Ole Opry and appearing on television shows such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. He also appears in the new film, A Nashville Wish, alongside Lee Greenwood.
T. Graham Brown’s unmatched talent and charisma have solidified his status as one of today’s most cherished and iconic performers.
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