01of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversStepping into the famous Opry Circle for the first time — taking it all in. It’s hard to put into words how it felt standing on that hallowed ground.

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Courtesy of Robert Chavers

Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

Stepping into the famous Opry Circle for the first time — taking it all in. It’s hard to put into words how it felt standing on that hallowed ground.

02of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversReally surreal seeingmy nameon that sign!

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

Really surreal seeingmy nameon that sign!

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

04of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversSpeaking of family — warming up with my mom backstage.

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

Speaking of family — warming up with my mom backstage.

05of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversDuring sound check, making sure we were ready to roll!

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

During sound check, making sure we were ready to roll!

06of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversHad to get some pre-show good luck sweetness from my wife Lexi andmy daughter, Elliot!

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

Had to get some pre-show good luck sweetness from my wife Lexi andmy daughter, Elliot!

07of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversThese two are my rocks! Grateful to have them cheering me on.

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

These two are my rocks! Grateful to have them cheering me on.

08of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversShow time! You can almost feel the energy I was feeling in this moment – excited, a little bit nervous, and ready to take the stage.

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

Show time! You can almost feel the energy I was feeling in this moment – excited, a little bit nervous, and ready to take the stage.

09of 09Courtesy of Robert ChaversI grew up watching my mom and family perform at the Opry, and getting to share this moment with her on this legendary stage was such a full-circle moment.

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Brandon Ratcliff Grand Ole Opry Debut

I grew up watching my mom and family perform at the Opry, and getting to share this moment with her on this legendary stage was such a full-circle moment.

source: people.com