Anthony waited a long time for, and spent many nights dreaming about, the moment when he would take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. That moment finally came in August of 2001. He performed two original songs that night and had the honor of sharing the stage with country music legends Little Jimmy Dickens and Porter Wagoner, as well as with some of today’s country music stars, including Hal Ketchum. The performance at the Opry was such a success that Anthony was invited to return the following year to perform two more original songs.