Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil made his live debut at Nashville’s famed country music venue Grand Ole Opry debut on August 2.
Neil performed the Crue’s classic ballad “Home Sweet Home” with the house band. He was also joined for the performance by singer-songwriter Cherish Lee, who is the daughter of country legend Johnny Lee and Dallas actress Charlene Tilton.
Prior to his performance, Neil told the crowd: “I moved to Tennessee seven years ago, and I live in Franklin out by Leiper’s Fork, and I see some friends and family out here, and I want to thank you guys for coming out. This is really a chilling thing — place to be standing up here, you know.”
Morning radio show host and Tuesday night announcer for the Opry, Bill Cody, introduced Neil as “international superstar, accomplished businessman, heartfelt philanthropist, and his unmistakable voice led the greatest rock songs of a generation.”
The Grand Ole Opry shared a short video of Neil’s appearance on social media, writing in an accompanying message: “The Opry has a long-standing tradition of inviting guest artists into the circle, and we were thrilled to continue that tradition with @thevinceneil tonight! Congratulations on your Opry debut!” Neil also tweeted about the performance and thanked Cherish for taking part in it.
The Opry has a long-standing tradition of inviting guest artists into the circle, and we were thrilled to continue that tradition with @thevinceneil tonight!
Congratulations on your Opry debut! 👏 pic.twitter.com/rsUHMm64r1
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) August 3, 2022
OMG we are here live @opry !! thank you @thecherishlee for joining us!! pic.twitter.com/b8g8s18ruL
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) August 3, 2022