Shy Carter Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut! Go Behind the Scenes with the Rising Country Star

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 07Dad Time with Isaac and GracieErika RockThese two are my heart! Here we are getting to spend some sweet family time before getting all dressed up for the big night.

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Dad Time with Isaac and Gracie

Erika Rock

Shy Carter

These two are my heart! Here we are getting to spend some sweet family time before getting all dressed up for the big night.

02of 07Backstage BreatherErika RockYou won’t be able to wipe this big ol' smile off my face for a very long time!

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Backstage Breather

Shy Carter Grand Ole Opry June 25, 2022

You won’t be able to wipe this big ol' smile off my face for a very long time!

03of 07Ready to GoErika RockMaking my debut was nothing short of a spiritual experience for me. You can just feel the magic in the room and the overwhelming honor it is to be there. Everyone welcomed me like I was home. God bless the Grand Ole Opry.

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Ready to Go

Shy Carter Grand Ole Opry June 25, 2022

Making my debut was nothing short of a spiritual experience for me. You can just feel the magic in the room and the overwhelming honor it is to be there. Everyone welcomed me like I was home. God bless the Grand Ole Opry.

04of 07Stepping Inside the CircleErika RockI ended up kissing this circle at the beginning and end of my performance. Best first kiss ever!

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Stepping Inside the Circle

Shy Carter Grand Ole Opry June 25, 2022

I ended up kissing this circle at the beginning and end of my performance. Best first kiss ever!

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Family Ties

Shy Carter Grand Ole Opry June 25, 2022

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Man of the People

Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Shy Carter

07of 07Making Friends and FansChris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryI needed to get out into that audience and walk around such an iconic room. I was giving hugs, high-fives, and really soaking in all of the good energy. I felt like everyone was happy to share this special experience with me.

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Making Friends and Fans

Shy Carter

I needed to get out into that audience and walk around such an iconic room. I was giving hugs, high-fives, and really soaking in all of the good energy. I felt like everyone was happy to share this special experience with me.

source: people.com