Carly Pearce was overwhelmed with joy upon receiving an invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member — but Dolly Parton's surprise ask was merely the beginning of the excitement.
In some respects, the Country Music Association has always done better than a lot of organizations within the "Nashville machine" at incorporating women into its mission.
Barbara Mandrell was Cool (with a little help from Dierks Bentley) on this date in 2006, Lee Ann Womack Danced with Gloria Estefan in 2002 and Tim McGraw Welcomed us to the Club in 1992.
Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 10 October, 2011.