Luke Combs to be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16

©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloLuke Combs will officially become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during a special induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 16.

June 27, 2019Updated: June 27, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

©Grand Ole Opry/Photo By: Chris HolloLuke Combs will officially become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during a special induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 16.

Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, and John Conlee surprised Luke with the invitation to join the cast on June 11, less than three years after he made his debut on the famed stage.

Chris and Craig are both set to play the Opry the night of Luke’s induction, along with its newest member, Kelsea Ballerini. Vince Gill, Joe Diffie, The Gatlin Brothers, Mark Wills and more are also part of that night's lineup.

You can check out the emotional moment Luke was asked to join the Opry on YouTube now.

Luke Combs to be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16

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