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My apologies to my bride and groom last weekend for not getting a sneak peek up quite yet…….I got detoured and took a quick trip up to Nashville to capture a pretty special moment. Darius Rucker played the Grand Ole Opry last night (note the circle in the floor….that’s an inlaid piece of the original floor of the Ryman Theater where the Grand Ole Opry was for years and years)…..and after one of his songs…..there was a “question and answer” session from people in the audience. On the third question, the spotlight went to a guy in the crowd….and Brad Paisley pops up (who is known for being a huge jokester…..and I later learned that Darius thought ‘what prank is he about to pull?’) whose question was in two parts. First he wanted to know if Darius still stunk at playing cards…..and second, if he’d like to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry?
The emotion ran high and the crowd went crazy…..Darius was completely surprised and must have said, “Wow! Wow!…..Wow!” a million times….just after saying, “Are you serious? Are you serious?”…..
Bear hugs for the man who just asked the question every country star wants to be asked….
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Taking the moment in……
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Then he rocked out “Wagon Wheel” with a new and excited energy. Congratulations…..great night for a great person.
by Picture Lady
pam - you have such a cool job!
Barbara - Travis, as always you really know how to capture the moment!
So glad you were there! We are so moved by Darius receiving this great honor and are able to see this special moment captured in your pictures.
BB - Wow! That is so special…. And yes I’m crying. Great capture of his emotions. Love it!
Paige - Wow! Doesn’t get much better than this.
As always, wonderful photos Travis…