Fellow Sesame Street character Abby Cadabby also made her debut, performing with Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Tayla Lynn.

After Lauren Alaina got the shock of her life last December when Trisha Yearwood invited her to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, Alaina thought she was done with Opry surprises.

As a part of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary, Sesame Street Muppets Abby Cadabby, Elmo joined Tayla Lynn, Lauren Alaina at the legendary Nashville venue.

For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on “Sesame Street” with some of the best musicians in the world.

Lauren Alaina's Saturday night induction into the Grand Ole Opry was much less the filming of a popular television program and much more a feel-good moment affirming the genteel kindness that ...

Lauren Alaina is officially the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer was surprised onstage on Saturday night (Dec. 18) with an invitation by her mentor and musical hero, Trisha Yearwood.

Oh, what a night for Lauren Alaina. The 27-year-old country singer was officially inducted and welcomed as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (Feb. 12) by her friend/mentor ...

Lauren Alaina is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry -- with a little help from Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks. During the Opry's Saturday night broadcast, the "Road Less Traveled" singer ...

Alaina was 16 when she first came to prominence as a contestant on American Idol. By Tom Roland When Lauren Alaina performed Dec. 18 at the Grand Ole Opry, she unexpectedly found herself kneeling ...

On Friday, Alaina will sing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville at 7 p.m. CST. Tickets are $25-$57.

NASHVILLE – Christmas lights covered the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday night, but nothing shimmered like Lauren Alaina's smile when she heard the words that make country music dreams come true. In the ...