Mark Wills Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry

Vince Gill surprised him with the invitation

Country singer Mark Wills is joining the Grand Ole Pry. 

Vince Gill surprised him with the invitation during his show at the Opry on Friday night. 

He brought Wills on stage, and Wills thought they were going to perform a song together, but Gill instead asked him to become the next member. 

Wills is known for his songs 19 Somethin', Places I've Never Been and Don't Laugh at Me. 

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