Garth Brooks Surprises Mitch Rossell With Opry Debut Introduction

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Mitch Rossell and Garth Brooks. Photo: Courtesy of Mitch Rossell

Mitch Rossell received some high praise during the introduction for his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night (Dec. 17) as Garth Brooks took the stage right before his debut began.

Mitch Rossell. Photo: Chris Hollo

Before Rossell stepped into the coveted circle for the first time, Brooks appeared from stage left, surprising him and the audience, as Opry Announcer Mike Terry handed over the introduction to Brooks.

“Tonight, I’m getting to do something I’ve never got to do,” Brooks said. “I am getting to introduce a guy for the first time ever on this stage. It is my honor to introduce a great talent and even greater friend, please make welcome Mitch Rossell.“

“I was not expecting that,” says Rossell after giving Brooks a heartfelt hug. “I was having a hard enough time collecting myself back there. I can’t tell you what an honor it is to stand here. I know that’s probably cliché to say, but the energy coming up through this floor;  It’s unbelievable. I am just really grateful to be here.”

Rossell went on to perform his songs, “All I Need To See,” and his latest single “Son,” an emotional ballad that tells a multi-generational story of love, family, and loss, based on the actual events of Rossell’s life.

The singer-songwriter and Brooks share some history together, with Rossell penning Garth’s No. 1 hit “Ask Me How I Know,” that was released in 2017 and became his first chart-topper in a decade.

 

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