10 Icons SNUBBED by OPRY. Real Reason Why Toby Keith, George Strait are NOT Members

Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr, George Strait - Why are these Country Music legends missing from the Grand Ole Opry's Members list. Opry is the most historic and iconic stage in Country Music, and it is surprising that some of Country Music's legends are not invited to join it. How does the Opry select its members? And why did legends like Toby Keith, George Strait, Hank Williams Jr miss out? Watch the viedeo to find out.

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[indian]

The Grand Old Opry is not what it used to be. It has become a social club with members backstabbing other singers/songwriters behind their backs. George Straight is a perfect example. He is a true legend. If the Opry is so ignorant not to recognize this it is their own fault.

[andrewnyman]

The way Opry was said OpREE is driving me nuts.

[loriryan]

I really was not surprised by the List. A few of them may be asked to join the Opry if they are making regular appearances at the Opry Shows. Toby Keith living in Oklahoma prevents him from performing at the Opry the required amount of times to be a member. That is the same reason for George Strait because he lives in Texas. A lot of the Artists that were mentioned are out on the Road doing Tours and probably don’t have time to perform regularly at the Opry.

[rebeccafreelin]

Good information on the Opry. I am not sure they are doing what is good for the Opry.

[thomaswashburn]

I cannot blame any of them for not wanting to be in the Opry. They are better off doing it on their own.

[TrudyPayne-cc]

I think they have all shown that they don’t need the grand ole opery! It’s no loss to them. If they didn’t want George Strait and Toby Keith! So sad for them!!!!

[WatcherGamingRb]

The Grand Ole Opry is Grand Ole full of its self!!!

[kalvinlopez]

George strait needs to be in the part of the oprt activity more oftem becoused George strait is the king of the country music

[cjstone]

Membership or not, fans don't care. We still buy their music and attend their concerts.

Maybe Opry Membership Committee needs an overhaul?!

[wandaorr]

They chose to not join the orpy due to the commitment demanded of them which would interfere with their tours & recordings. Hats off to them for standing up for their rights!!!!

[davidtillwach]

Hank Williams Jr dont need the Grand ole Opry.

[chrisparker]

It’s Tanya Tucker not Tonya and what is the Opryeee?

[PeterDowd-rb]

It's amazing that George Strait isn't a Member of the Grand Old Opry. With his traditional country music loyalty and style.

[DougHinVA]

Nobody who grew up in East Tennessee emphasizes the last syllable of the Grand Ole Oper REE .... get it?

[JeanetteRobison]

8:17 All 10 don't have too be Members of the Grand Old Opera they made it on there OWN ALL I CAN SAY IS OPERA DON'T REALIZE WHAT THERE MISSING BUT THATS OKAY BECAUSE ALL 9 CAN GIVE US FANS ALL THERE WONDERFUL MUSIC IN YEARS TOO COME ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[Harpo]

Some people don’t wanna be a Grand Ol Opry member. Like you said you eat sleep and live for them. That’s just a place some stars live for their style of music their family God Fans.

[donnaweiss]

And some of these new singers are instantly invited or seems very soon

[texasviewpoint]

10 years ago in an interview the question was asked to George strait concerning being a member.

It said it was absolutely just the fact that Texas was his home and so it would have been difficult!

[robertmoore]

The Grand Ole Opry needs them more than they need the Grand Ole Opry.

[patsweppy]

They let people in that dont deserve to be in! Sad!