Can You Believe It's Been 25 Years Since Lorrie Morgan Joined The Opry?

Posted by Webb on 06/09/2009
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Lorrie Morgan celebrates her 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry this week, and to mark the occasion, she will do a special performance Tuesday night (June 9) during the Opry's early show.

 
Morgan, who is one of Country Music's most celebrated artists and recognizable voices, has been a regular on the Opry since her first ever appearance on that venerable stage, when she joined her father George Morgan in a rendition of "Paper Roses." She was barely a teenager when she took that stage in 1975, standing beside her legendary father. Less than 10 years later, she became a member of the exclusive club.
 
"The Opry has been my comfort zone since I was a baby," Morgan said. "That's where my friends are and the music I love. Being an Opry member is truly the highlight of my career."      
 
Morgan has a career that includes a great number of highlights: seven gold and platinum albums, four Female Vocalist of the Year trophies, 14 Top 10 singles and a dozen albums released. Duet partners range from Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys.  And while many artists could happily rest on these many accomplishments, Morgan always chooses to add more.

Morgan is scheduled to appear at the CMA Music Fest, beginning this Thursday, June 11, in Nashville. For a full list of events and artists, visit CountryHound's CMA Music Fest page.