Grand Ole Opry

"He was my buddy.”

He nearly cried before he got the question out and once he did she let tears flow.

With an assist from Trace Adkins, Shelton was asked to join the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 28, 2010.

Ian Munsick debuted at the Opry last year, you can see the behind the scenes footage of the emotional family affair.

Stefani stepped into the circle with Blake Shelton two years after giving her virtual Opry debut, and the crowd went wild.

As she sings, Jacob and Isaiah shuffle, shift and hop up and down.

Johnson reflected on his long history with the Opry and contemplated his future duties as a member, ahead of his official induction ceremony.

She cried when an all-time country legend inducted her.

Barnett was surprised on her birthday, Sept. 28, with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

The 5,000th Saturday night broadcast can be heard and seen on Oct. 30.

On Sept. 28, 2010, the Grand Ole Opry re-opened after being forced to close for five months due to damage from the 2010 Nashville flood.

Her debut on the hallowed stage was actually cut short by a surprise appearance from another superstar.