Chris Janson officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in a special ceremony on Tuesday evening (March 20), to induct singer as the newest — and youngest — member of the family. Legendary country star and Opry member Garth Brooks made a surprise appearance onstage to do the honors. “How do you not cry on a night like this?” Janson said with a laugh and tears as he addressed the crowd. The country star took time to thank Brooks, his wife and kids and everyone who had had a hand in leading him to this milestone. Janson received his surprise invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry from friend and fellow Opry member Keith Urban live onstage at a show at the Ryman on Feb. 5. Janson achieved his breakthrough as an artist with the 2015 hit “Buy Me a Boat.”
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