Kathy Mattea received a surprise Grand Ole Opry invitation mid-performance of her iconic hit "18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses."

Country legend Charlie McCoy interrupted her set with flowers to deliver the big news.

Mattea will be officially inducted into the Opry on October 11, marking a well-deserved milestone in her career.

Kathy Mattea was right in the middle of her classic song, "18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses," when the music stopped and she got the most unexpected surprise.

No, it wasn't a tech failure or stage flub. It was country music legend Charlie McCoy stepping in with an apology, a smile, and a dozen roses. "I'm sorry to interrupt," he said, handing the flowers to his longtime friend, Kathy. "But I want to ask you a question. How would you like to be the next member of the Grand

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