Event Brief
Knoxville teen gets standing ovation at Grand Ole Opry
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville resident Della Smith, in remission from leukemia, was brought on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville by Emily Ann Roberts. Roberts, who grew up attending church with Smith’s parents, introduced Smith during the performance, prompting a standing ovation.
WHO: Della Smith; Emily Ann Roberts
WHAT: Della Smith, a Knoxville teen in leukemia remission, was brought on stage at the Grand Ole Opry and received a standing ovation.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET
WHERE: Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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