Karley Scott Collins Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Karley Scott Collins during her Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Rachael Black for Grand Ole Opry

Karley Scott Collins stepped into the hallowed circle to make her Grand Ole Opry debut, and her family proud, last Wednesday (June 26).

“I’m from a small town in Florida called Lake City, and it’s probably half empty back home tonight because my entire family is here,” Collins joked from the stage.

Charles Kelley performing with Karley Scott Collins during her Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Photo: Rachael Black for Grand Ole Opry

Performing songs from her recently-released EP, Write One, she kicked things off with “Heavy Metal,” before welcoming Opry member Charles Kelley of Lady A for their duet “How Do You Do That.”

The career milestone adds to a whirlwind past few months for Collins, as she toured with Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam in addition to releasing the new EP featuring Kelley and Keith Urban, who personally extended Collins her Opry debut invitation.

She is also slated to take the Ryman Auditorium stage to open for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and support Nate Smith and Corey Kent on their respective fall tours.

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