Carrie Underwood’s Heartfelt Opry 100 Gesture Moves Country Fans to Tears

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Carrie Underwood’s Emotional Tribute to Randy Travis Steals the Show at Opry 100

Country fans were moved to tears during Carrie Underwood’s heartfelt tribute to her mentor, Randy Travis, at the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration in Nashville. The 42-year-old singer honored Travis by performing his classics Three Wooden Crosses and Forever and Ever, Amen. In a poignant moment, she held the microphone to Travis, 65, who sang the final “Amen” despite battling aphasia from a 2013 stroke. The crowd erupted in a standing ovation as the pair shared an emotional hug.

Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis share a heartfelt moment during the Opry 100 celebration.

Fan Reactions Flood Social Media
The touching moment went viral, with fans praising the duo on X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote, “I’m not crying, you are!” while another called it a “beautiful tribute.” Travis, an eight-time Grammy winner, later joined Clay Walker to perform I Told You So from his upcoming biopic Forever and Ever, Amen, which he’s executive producing with his wife, Mary.

Carrie’s Show-Stopping Look and Family Support
Underwood dazzled in a gold-embroidered black gown, styled by Courtney Webster and Marina Toybina, with glam by Melissa Schleicher. Her husband, retired NHL star Mike Fisher, cheered her on alongside their sons Isaiah, 10, and Jacob, 6. The American Idol alum, who judges the show’s current season, will wrap her Las Vegas residency in April.

Carrie Underwood stuns in a gold-embellished gown during her Opry 100 performance.

Star-Studded Lineup Highlights
Host Blake Shelton kicked off the night with Joe Diffie’s Pickup Man, joined by wife Gwen Stefani, who rocked fishnets and cowboy boots. Country power couple Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks delivered a heartfelt set, while Reba McEntire teamed up with Yearwood for a cover of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.

Unexpected Performances Shine
Post Malone turned heads in a red blazer and cowboy boots, covering Elvis Presley’s T-R-O-U-B-L-E with Travis Tritt. Keith Urban opted for his hit Wasted Time, and Luke Combs honored George Jones with The Grand Tour. Meanwhile, Kelsea Ballerini paid homage to Barbara Mandrell, calling it an “honor” to perform her classic.

Post Malone and Travis Tritt team up for a lively performance.

Legends and Newcomers Unite
Ringo Starr made his Opry debut in a cowboy hat, while Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss reunited for Whiskey Lullaby. Mickey Guyton wowed in a lace mini-dress, and Carly Pearce honored Dolly Parton, who inducted her into the Opry in 2021.

Red Carpet Highlights
Celebrities like Patricia Heaton and The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe turned heads, while Scott McCreery and comedian Theo Von added to the star power.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani arrive in style at Opry 100.

The Opry 100 celebration showcased country music’s rich legacy, blending heartfelt tributes with unforgettable performances, proving the genre’s timeless appeal.