Rhett Akins Invited to Become New Member of the Grand Ole Opry

Better him than his son. But it’s really hard to feel one way or another about the Grand Ole Opry choosing songwriter and performer Rhett Akins as its newest inductee. Nonetheless, he will be the next Grand Ole Opry member.
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