{"id":15228,"date":"2025-04-20T03:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15228"},"modified":"2025-04-20T03:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T03:03:17","slug":"country-music-royalty-took-center-stage-at-opry-100-but-one-of-the-nights-most-memorable-moments-came-when-keith-urban-paid-tribute-to-crystal-gayle-with-his-signature-charm-and-masterful-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=15228","title":{"rendered":"Country music royalty took center stage at Opry 100, but one of the night\u2019s most memorable moments came when Keith Urban paid tribute to Crystal Gayle. With his signature charm and masterful musicianship, Urban delivered a heartfelt rendition of Gayle\u2019s 1977 classic \u201cDon\u2019t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.\u201d As the legendary singer watched from the audience, Urban\u2019s smooth vocals and tender performance captivated the crowd, making for an unforgettable tribute to one of country music\u2019s most beloved voices."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\">Keith Urban Serenades Crystal Gayle With a Masterful Cover of Her 1977 Classic Hit During \u2018Opry 100\u2019<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content alignfull wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Keith Urban just did Crystal Gayle proud. During\u00a0<em>Opry 100: A Live Celebration<\/em>, Urban expertly delivered a performance of Gayle\u2019s 1977 hit, \u201cDon\u2019t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-19\">\n<h2 id=\"video-header\" class=\"g1-delta g1-delta-2nd g1-collection-title\">Videos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before Urban began singing, he reflected on Gayle\u2019s career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe first played the Opry when she was 16 years of age. She was later inducted in as a member right here on this very stage by her big sister, Loretta Lynn,\u201d Urban said. \u201cShe\u2019s always been her own artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-keith-urban-does-crystal-gayle-proud\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keith Urban Does Crystal Gayle Proud<\/h3>\n<p>With that, Urban told the crowd at Ryman Auditorium, \u201cThis song was a giant cross over hit. I\u2019ve never played. I really wanted to do it tonight in honor of you, Crystal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He went on to do just that. Gayle herself was on hand for the performance, and couldn\u2019t have looked more delighted as she watched Urban sing her GRAMMY-winning track.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love you Crystal Gayle!\u201d he proclaimed, before diving into his own 2016 track, \u201cWasted Time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Urban Developments: Episode 122: Keith Urban Opry Induction\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3H2tn9SN2E\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-know-about-opry-100-a-live-celebration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Know About\u00a0<em>Opry 100: A Live Celebration<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Airing live from the Opry House, the Nashville institution is going big for its 100th birthday. Led by host Blake Shelton, the star-studded special is bringing together country music\u2019s biggest icons to celebrate 100 years of the show that made country music famous.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecoming a member of the Opry is a highlight of my life and career, and 15 years later I still get that same feeling of reverence and excitement every time I walk out on that stage,\u201d\u00a0Shelton said\u00a0in a press release. \u201cThe Grand Ole Opry has been connecting the country music family for 100 years, and I\u2019m so proud to be part of this historic celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the Opry marks 100 years of iconic performances, it\u2019s entering its next century with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>Reba McEntire is honoring Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, while Carly Pearce is paying tribute to Dolly Parton. 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