Skip to content litaglobal.com Search Home Uncategorized The 23-year-old contestant shared with the judges that, alongside her passion for music, she works as a beauty pageant coach and has competed in the Miss America Organization for years. Now ready for a new kind of challenge, Champlin chose to perform a song by one of her biggest inspirations, Carrie Underwood. Her dream came true in real time as Underwood herself joined in on background vocals, while Champlin confidently delivered the powerhouse tune, showcasing her impressive vocal range without missing a beat—or losing her radiant smile. The 23-year-old contestant shared with the judges that, alongside her passion for music, she works as a beauty pageant coach and has competed in the Miss America Organization for years. Now ready for a new kind of challenge, Champlin chose to perform a song by one of her biggest inspirations, Carrie Underwood. Her dream came true in real time as Underwood herself joined in on background vocals, while Champlin confidently delivered the powerhouse tune, showcasing her impressive vocal range without missing a beat—or losing her radiant smile.
The former pageant queen earned a ticket to Hollywood with this impressive audition. Landry Champlin, Carrie Underwood; Photos by Disney/Eric McCandless Hailing from Colleyville, TX, Landry Champlin…
Alan Jackson took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th-anniversary celebration to perform one of his most iconic hits, “Chattahoochee.” Co-written with Jim McBride and released in 1993 as part of A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love), the song became a defining anthem of ‘90s country, topping the Hot Country Songs chart. Decades later, Jackson’s performance proved that “Chattahoochee” still holds a special place in country music history, as the audience sang along to every word in a moment of pure nostalgia.
Tonight (March 19), the Grand Ole Opry celebrates 100 years with a night of performances from some of the biggest names in country music. It would be…
When country royalty honors country legends, magic happens. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood took the Opry 100 stage and delivered more than just a tribute—they breathed new life into George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s timeless classics. With a trio of hits, they didn’t just sing—they told a story, one that echoed through the Grand Ole Opry like a love letter to country music itself.
Tonight (March 19), the Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years with an evening of performances from some of country music’s brightest stars. Many of the performances…
Luke Bryan shared a hilarious story about being mistaken for Blake Shelton at a gas station. A fan excitedly called him “Blake Shelton,” and despite Bryan’s attempts to correct him, the man refused to believe otherwise. Finally, Bryan gave up and jokingly signed “Blake Shelton” on the fan’s item before moving on.
Fashioning a promising career in country music, Luke Bryan landed dozens of No. 1 hits and sold over 75 million albums over the last two decades. And that was…
Carrie Underwood delivered a heart-wrenching tribute to Randy Travis at Opry 100, earning a standing ovation from the emotional crowd. Twenty years after her Grand Ole Opry debut—fresh off her American Idol win—Underwood returned to honor the country legend who personally invited her to join the Opry family in 2008. The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” singer’s powerful performance was a full-circle moment, proving why she remains one of the Opry’s most cherished stars.
Twenty years ago, Carrie Underwood took the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time. Just 22 years old, she was fresh off her American Idol season 4 victory,…
Time stood still as Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss took the stage, carrying the audience back to the ’90s with the haunting beauty of Whiskey Lullaby. Under the glow of the Grand Ole Opry’s legendary lights, their voices wove a tale of love, loss, and heartbreak, making Opry 100: A Live Celebration a night to remember.
With Nashville becoming the center of country music, George D. Hay created the WSM Barn Dance which eventually turned into the Grand Ole Opry. And for the…
Carrie Underwood took the stage, but by the time she finished, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Her emotional Opry 100 tribute to the legendary Randy Travis wasn’t just a performance—it was a moment frozen in time. As the final note faded, the crowd rose to their feet, thundering applause echoing through the Grand Ole Opry, honoring both the country queen and the icon she paid tribute to.
Carrie Underwood Honors Her Country Music Hero In A Moving Performance For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has featured some of the world’s greatest country music…
“I Don’t Know What Angels Sound Like, but I Believe They Sound Like Alison Krauss”: Alison Krauss & Union Station Steal the Show at Opry 100
Alison Krauss & Union Station brought their talents to the Opry stage. During Opry 100: A Live Celebration, the band, along with Jerry Douglas, was one of many…
Under the golden glow of the Grand Ole Opry stage, Carly Pearce poured her heart into a song that meant the world to her—and to the legend watching from the audience. Singing her “favorite Dolly song” for her hero, Dolly Parton, she also paid tribute to Carl Dean, the man who inspired Dolly to write the song in a single night. On the historic Opry 100 stage, it was more than a performance—it was a moment woven with love, legacy, and pure country soul.
Carly Pearce is honoring a legend. During Opry 100: A Live Celebration, Pearce took the stage to perform a tribute to Dolly Parton. “Dolly Parton is my hero…
When Ashley McBryde and Post Malone took the stage for Opry 100: A Live Celebration, it wasn’t just a performance—it was a moment frozen in time. With every note, they breathed new life into the legacy of Johnny Cash and June Carter, turning the Grand Ole Opry into a sacred ground where past and present collided in a powerful tribute.
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years of beaming country music into radios across the nation tonight (March 19). Opry 100: A Live Celebration features a star-studded lineup of…