Tuesday, Oct  1st,  at the Grand Ole Opry, member Brad  Paisley extended an invitation to his friend, Darius  Rucker, to become the Opry’s newest member. Darius was completely  surprized by the moment and tried to contain the tears as he accepted.

(Beth Rucker, Brad  Paisley Opry Backstage)


This morning, we got a call  from Beth, Darius' lovely better half, saying Darius was really the onlyt  one who didn't know this was coming down. In, their kids even knew and were able  to keep the secret for a couple of months. Click  here to get the "behind the scenes" details.

(Brad Paisley,  Darius Rucker backstage at the Opry)


“Tonite I was honored by my good  friend Brad Paisley when he [invited] me into the Grand Old Opry,” Darius tweeted. “What an honor. I am in awe.”

Brad tweeted, “One of the greatest honors of my life was  getting to ask my friend@dariusrucker to  join the @Opry tonight.  Welcome to your new home pal.”