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Underwood Joins Grand Ole Opry

Emotional 'Idol' enters country's elite club

By Kate Rockwood, Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2008 11:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood ratcheted up her country cred last night, reports the AP, and can now call herself a Grand Ole Opry cast member. Underwood joined the longest-running radio show, fighting back tears as Garth Brooks handled her induction. "This really... Read full story »

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