It's the ultimate dream of any country musician: getting into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The lifetime award honors both legendary singers like Hank Williams and George Jones as well as lesser known but equally important background players including pianist Hargus "Pig" Robbins and songwriter Bobby Braddock.
History
In 1961, the Hall of Fame was launched in a less than lavish setting: the Tennessee State Museum, where commemorative plaques of members were put on public display. In 1967, the awards got a permanent home on Music Row at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
New Building
In 2001, after decades of service, the Hall of Fame was given a $37 million facelift. Located just blocks from the honky-tonks and buskers of Lower Broadway, the new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum became a Nashville landmark with its flamboyant, piano-inspired architecture. The plaques were now displayed in the institution's famed rotunda.
Complete List of Hall-of-Fame Members
- 2013 (announced)
- Bobby Bare - singer and songwriter
- Kenny Rogers - singer
- Cowboy Jack Clement - songwriter and industry figure
- 2012
- Garth Brooks - singer
- Connie Smith - singer
- Hargus "Pig" Robbins - piano player
- 2011
- Reba McEntire - singer
- Bobby Braddock - songwriter
- Jean Shepard - singer and personality
- 2010
- Don Williams - singer and songwriter
- Jimmy Dean - singer
- Ferlin Husky - singer
- Billy Sherrill - producer and music arranger
- 2009
- Roy Clark - singer
- Barbara Mandrell - singer
- Charlie McCoy - harmonica player, session musician
- 2008
- Emmylou Harris - singer
- Tom T. Hall - singer and songwriter
- The Statler Brothers - performers
- Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman - performer
- 2007
- Vince Gill - singer, producer
- Ralph Emery - DJ, TV host
- Mel Tillis - singer, songwriter
- 2006
- George Strait - singer, songwriter
- Harold Bradley - guitarist
- Sonny James - singer and songwriter
- 2005
- Alabama - artist
- Glen Campbell - singer
- DeFord Bailey - performer
- 2004
- Kris Kristofferson - singer and songwriter
- Jim Foglesong - music executive
- 2003
- Floyd Cramer - pianist
- Carl Smith - singer
- 2002
- Porter Wagoner - singer
- Bill Carlisle - singer, guitarist, comedian
- 2001
- Waylon Jennings - singer and songwriter
- The Louvin Brothers - performers
- Webb Pierce - singer
- Everly Brothers - singers and songwriters
- Don Gibson - singer and songwriter
- Sam Phillips- producer and DJ
- Delmore Brothers - performers
- Bill Anderson - singer, songwriter, and TV host
- Homer and Jethro - performers, radio personalities
- Don Law - music exec and producer
- Ken Nelson - producer
- The Jordanaires - vocal group, backup singers
- 2000
- Charley Pride - singer
- Faron Young - singer
- 1999
- Dolly Parton - singer and songwriter
- Conway Twitty - singer and songwriter
- Johnny Bond - singer
- 1998
- Elvis Presley - singer
- Tammy Wynette - singer
- George Morgan - singer
- E. W. "Bud" Wendell - Grand Ole Opry manager
- 1997
- Brenda Lee - singer
- Harlan Howard - songwriter
- Cindy Walker - songwriter
- 1996
- Buck Owens - singer
- Ray Price - singer and songwriter
- Patsy Montana - singer and songwriter
- 1995
- Roger Miller - singer and songwriter
- Jo Walker-Meador - industry figure
