Elvis, Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood surprise fans: Secrets from the Grand Ole Opry

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The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating nearly 100 years of history and surprise performances. Dan Rogers, vice president and executive producer of the Grand Ole Opry, spoke to Fox News Digital about what makes the Opry so special and revealed some of his favorite moments. "I'll tell you, I think one of the most surreal moments for me, and I was fortunate to know it was happening — I can't imagine what I would have thought had I been sitting in the audience — is Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood made a surprise appearance walk on stage," he recalled. "And, of course, the crowd is going to go nuts any time Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood appear. "But as the night proceeded and the moment proceeded, it was discovered by the audience that they weren't there to sing.They were there to introduce former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn," he added. "And so it was just this amazing moment where two of country music's icons introduced two of the most important people in, you know, in American culture over the past 50 years.

And, again, it was all … that was all happening on this stage, which is the most famous stage in country." Brooks and Yearwood aren't the only artists to surprise audiences at the Opry House, otherwise known as "the undisputed home of country music."  Rogers explained other beloved country music artists, such as Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have also surprised fans with performances.

While Rogers loves when country music's biggest stars take the Opry stage, what he enjoys more is when "someone you wouldn't necessarily expect to see at the Opry any time" comes out as a surprise guest.  "It helps you realize how broad the appeal of the Opry is and also how broad the appeal of country music is," he.