Carrie Underwood proved that even country superstars have their idols when she proudly displayed a special Alan Jackson memento during the Grand Ole Opry 100th Anniversary Special. The Jesus, Take the Wheel singer, a longtime fan of Jackson, took a moment to honor the country legend while on stage. Underwood’s gesture was a reminder that even the biggest names in the industry remain devoted fans of the artists who paved the way before them.

Holding such an important role in country music, the entire genre took over Nashville on Wednesday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. Although country music continues to evolve with each passing decade, every legendary singer who shared a love for the genre remembered what it was like to perform at the historic venue. And when it came to the Opry 100: A Live Celebration, the venue welcomed over 40 artists to the stage to perform, with one of them being Alan Jackson. While performing his hit song “Chattahoochee”, cameras caught Carrie Underwood flashing a special memento from Jackson himself.

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With the Opry packed with fans, stars, and country singers, Jackson felt right at home when taking fans back to the 90s with his hit song. While Jackson turned 66 last October, age appeared nothing but a number to the singer as he commanded the stage. Getting the audience on their feet, the cameras made their way to Underwood, who danced to the song. But seeing the camera, she quickly flashed a guitar pick and said, “That’s Alan Jackson.”

While the Opry posted their own video of the performance, cameras once again caught Underwood, who mouthed every word with Jackson. Online, fans loved every second, writing, “Wow sent me back to high school with that performance amazingly talented wish he would put out another album.” Another person added, “Love him!!! He is one of the best!!!! I have seen him in 3 concerts. He a legend!!”

 

Carrie Underwood Honors Legacy Of Randy Travis

Besides dancing to Jackson’s “Chattahoochee”, Underwood hit the stage herself to honor the legendary Randy Travis. Speaking about listening to Travis for the first time, she insisted, “From the first time I heard him sing, his traditional country voice and those songs, I was hooked. And I knew my sister was not getting her tape back.”

With Travis being the one to invite Underwood to perform at the Opry back in 2008, it seemed fitting that she would celebrate his ongoing career. During her performance, she covered hit songs from Travis, including “Three Wooden Crosses” and “Forever and Ever, Amen.” Travis even helped finish the song, singing the last “Amen.”

Marking a massive milestone for the Opry, the venue turned it into more than just a celebration as it honored the performers who made its stage famous.

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