Luke Combs has certainly been enjoying some major success and things got even better earlier this week. While performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Janson, Craig Morgan and John Conlee came out to invite Luke to be a member of the prestigious institution.

“We just want to touch you. What a career this guy is having. It is incredible. You all know that. We all know that. The Grand Ole Opry wants you to know that we just love you,” John first told Luke, before he, Chris and Craig all asked him, “How would you like to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry?”

Luke was visibly emotional after being invited, breaking down in tears in front of the crowd. “This is the absolute feather in my cap for me as far as career goals. It is the absolute number one thing for me. It cannot be surpassed,” he later shared. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I made my debut… I just can’t believe it. It doesn’t feel real.”

Granger Smith suffered a huge tragedy last week when his three-year-old son River died in a tragic drowning accident. Now the singer is using his son’s memory to do some good and help others.

Granger’s Yee Yee Apparel site is selling “The River Smith Tribute Shirt,” which features an image of a Yee Yee Excavator with the name “Riv” on its body. The company shares that “Riv’s favorite thing to do was watch excavators scoop up dirt,” adding that they chose the color red because it was River’s favorite.

The post explains that, “100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the proceeds from this shirt will go to Dell Children’s Medical Center in honor of River Kelly Smith,” sharing, “He was cared for by the wonderful staff at Dell Childrens before he passed away.”

John Rich has a new hit on his hands. The singer’s recently-released tune, “Shut Up About Politics,” featuring Fox News’ The Five (Greg Gutfield, Donna Brazile, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters, and Juan Williams), is at number one on the Country Digital Song Sales chart, thanks to 33,000 downloads sold. It is also at 17 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

The tune also debuts on the “Billboard” all-genre Hot 100 at 91, making it Rich’s second solo Hot 100 hit. He previously made it to 95 with 2009’s “Shuttin’ Detroit Down,” which made it to 75.

Proceeds from the song will be donated to Folds of Honor, an organization providing educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and disabled U.S. service members.

Miranda Lambert has been pretty private about her new life with hubby Brendan McLoughlin, but in a new interview she has finally opened up about it, including her life as a stepmom to Brendan’s seven-month-old son.

“My stepson is amazing,” Miranda tells “Extra.” “I’m loving that whole phase, and I’ve raised a million dogs, so I feel like I’ve got that part of my womanly/motherly thing is full, so this is a whole new journey. It’s great.”

The couple currently split time between New York, where Brendan is a police officer, and Nashville, and it seems to be working well for them. “We have the best of both worlds,” she says, “We spend time in New York, we get to see our adorable nugget, then we get to come back to the farm and have the quiet life. I’m enjoying the balance.”

And while Miranda has had to get used to a child being around, it seems Brendan has had to get used to being a pet parent. “He didn’t have any dogs or any animals at all when he came into this relationship, so he inherited a whole barn full,” she shares. “I was like, ‘Hey, I got the dogs, you got the kid, we can mix and mingle.’”

Deep condolences are going out to country singer Granger Smith who has revealed tragic news on social media: that his three-year-old son River died “following a tragic accident.” A rep for the singer has since confirmed to People that River was lost to a “tragic drowning accident at home.” But as horrific as the situation is, Granger and his wife have also found a way to see River live on.

“Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life,” he shared next to a picture of him hugging the adorable child. “Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father.”

Granger goes on to reflect on River’s special gifts in life. “Riv was special,” notes. “Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts.” River is also survived by five-year-old brother Lincoln Monarch and a seven-year-old sister London.

Several of Granger’s fellow country stars reached out to him upon hearing the news. “I’m here for you if you need anything at all bro just hit me up,” Kane Brown commented, while Jason Aldean added, “I cant imagine what y’all are going thru. Praying for u and ur family brother. We are heartbroken for u guys,” and Luke Bryan commented, “Many prayers. So sorry.”
Others posting comments include Maren Morris, Jake Owen, Dan + Shay, Lauren Alaina, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell, and Dustin Lynch.