Country legend Gene Watson was surprised on stage at the Ryman Auditorium during the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday (Jan. 18th) by Opry member Vince Gill with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Gene made his Opry debut 55 years ago at age 21 on the Ryman stage.
He's best know for his hits “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “Farewell Party.” He's charted 23 Top 10 hits, six No. 1 country records and three No. 1 gospel hits.