Performing at the Grand Ole Opry isn’t just another gig—it’s a rite of passage, a career milestone and a pinch-me moment rolled into one. Even artists who’ve stood on that stage dozens of times will tell you the thrill never fades. The Opry isn’t just a venue, it’s more like living history Playing there means you’re not only sharing your songs with a crowd, you’re joining a legacy that stretches back nearly a century.

Just look at Carrie Underwood. The American Idol winner has performed at the Grand Ole Opry well over 100 times. It still seems to take her breath away each time she stands on that stage, even 20 years after her Opry debut. In fact, after that initial 2005 performance, she told Opry staff, “It’s kind of magical. I don’t feel like I deserve this at all.”

But, of course she did and has been invited back many, many times. Most recently, during a Sept. 12 Opry performance, Underwood donned Milly’s Tahlia Floral Sequins Embroidery Dress. The shimmering midi dress features short cap sleeves and a sequin overlay with floral detail. Fitted throughout with a flared skirt, it’s a super feminine style that looks just as gorgeous on stage at the Opry as it would at a cocktail party or fun night out.

Tahlia Floral Sequins Embroidery Dress, $795 at Milly

Underwood paired the dress with sparkly silver heels and dangly earrings, keeping her accessories minimal to allow the frock itself to shine.

And the singer isn’t the only one who loves this look. On Milly’s website, it gets a five-star review from a shopper who says, “Great quality dress. It’s a wow! Cannot wait to wear it.”