HunterGirl Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
HunterGirl during her Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry
HunterGirl made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday (March 2), a bucket list item she’s been dreaming of crossing off her whole life.
Pictured (L-R): Grand Ole Opry’s Mike Terry, MTSU’s Beverly Keel, HunterGirl, retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Huber and MTSU’s Dr. Hilary Miller. Photo: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry
Delivering an emotional performance of her debut single “Ain’t About You” as well as unreleased track “Clockworks,” HunterGirl received a standing ovation from the packed house during her appearance on the hallowed stage.
She was also surprised by retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Huber, Veterans Center Director Dr. Hilary Miller, and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Dean College of Media and Entertainment Beverly Keel with a customized blue flight jacket. The gift was to celebrate her honorary professorship at her alma mater and everything she’s done for the school’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans & Military Center. Charlie Daniels Jr. watched from the audience as she was honored for her vast contributions. Having first been connected to the center from her extensive work with veterans through Operation Song, HunterGirl continues to help veterans tell their stories through songs. This is something she’s very passionate about, as the artist comes from a military family.
“I have dreamed of playing at the Grand Ole Opry since I was a little girl,” says HunterGirl. “It was a full circle moment getting to step into the circle that night. Singing on that stage felt like becoming a part of something greater than myself.”
Additionally, she is set to open for Luke Bryan on his “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour” later this year.
