On this night, Trisha Yearwood received the "Opry Member Award", presented by long-time Opry member, Vince Gill. (They also sang one song together.)

Made of bronze and wood, the 14-inch replica of the Opry mic stand is presented to every Grand Ole Opry member over the course of the year.

My guess is, such an award is the Opry's way of getting ALL the stars (great and small) to make return appearances -- since everyone gets one!