Check out Merle Kilgores autobiography, Merle and Johnny were good friends and theres some good Johnny Horton stories in the book. His eighteen Billboard Number One country singles during the 1980s marked the most Number One hits by any artist in any genre during that decade, excluding Alabama and Ronnie Milsap. Or Hee Haw producer Sam Louvello ? Her 1991 self-titled album became the first debut female country album to sell one million copies, and has since gone double platinum. Echoing JLL later, Moon was a very versatile singer and could be singing about the upcoming loss of a loved one during a pandemic as in The leaves mustnt fall and then do a strictly for fun Rock n roll Mr Bullfrog. CountryFan The following year saw follow-up Great Balls of Fire top the Country chart for another two weeks. This is only for fans who are guessing. Al Dexter had the first #1 country song on Billboards chart and was also important in the history of the country honky tonk style. 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Di Harris The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is an annual event that honors the contributions of artists and industry professionals to the genre of country However, on May 9th, 1989, Keith Whitley died of what was ruled as alcohol poisoning, and never got to reap the rewards of the career hed worked to build. That might not be a bad idea at all. Comedian Archie Campbell. Keith was a magical, monumental artist, Morgan said. The presentation will take place at the Opera House in Toronto on Wednesday March 8th International Womens Day. Look at her hits. 7:02 pm, I usually have a long reply to the Hall of Fame debate, but after last year Ive come to the conclusion its wide open. Considering TanyaTucker s amazing career, and her BRILLIANT 2019 Grammy award winning album and song, Bring My Flowers Now, it will be borderline criminal if she is not inducted this time. It was also an occasion that was still heavy with the recent death of 2021 Hall of Fame inductee Naomi Judd for her work in the Judds. His knowledge of old-time string band, Bluegrass, Western Swing and classic Honky Tonk was encyclopedic in nature. As far as the rotation inductee,how about Photographer Les Leverett ? After rounds of corporate shuffling that saw Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley and more come under Galantes leadership umbrella, the native New Yorker exited Sony Music Nashville as chairman in 2010. 11:20 am. Especially Johnnie, if it hadnt been for him, we wouldnt even have Kitty Wells. Jeannie Seely is an accomplished singer, songwriter, author, actress and a true ambassador for the Grand Ole Opry. But yes, her hits did start in 66. The Powers That Be in Nashville probably decided he wouldnt get in while he was alive. Travis Tritt Since two of his brethren from the Class of 89 are in (Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson), as well as his No Hat buddy in Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt will start to be much more heavily considered in the next few years. He was such a talented man whos music is still listened to and danced to in our present day. Johnny Paycheck has a more distinct possibility than David Allan Coe, because Coe could create a public relations nightmare for the Hall of Fame from people (correct or not) who label Coe a racist. Erik North It would help us to get a measure on who has the potential to be inducted rather than the wild guessing we have to do every year. We shall see what the future holds. BOOM! Fast forward nearly five decades and hes entering the Country Music Hall of Fame. 9:36 am, Now that the Veteran Era is filled with 70s an d 80s acts like Linda Ronstadt, Rosanne Cash, the Gatlin Brothers, and Tanya Tucker, maybe they should create a third (or chronologically first) category for long-gone, pre-jet-age artists whove fallen through the cracks like Al Dexter, the Stanley Brothers, Maddox Bros./Rose, Johnny Horton, Jean Shepard, Carl Butler, Stonweall Jackson, et al. Galante grew up in Queens, NY as the oldest of three children in a typical Italian family household. All Rights reserved. Galante has served as a consultant to BMG Music and Morris Higham Management, and he has chaired the Music City Music Council, a group of leaders dedicated to further establishing Nashvilles position as the global music capital. Charles was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn., along with The Judds. Anytime I see lists like this I cant help but think the Hall should temporarily suspend its one inductee per category rule and either do a mass induction to help clear the backlog or at least allow two or three per category for a few years. Why are his accomplishments listed like all the others? Personally lots of people that should be on. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. In his most recent public appearance in Nashville, Lewis played alongside Kristofferson, Chris Stapleton, Toby Keith during a 2017 Skyville Live concert in his honor. If folks only knew how much he contributed to the early days of the CMFs success not to mention building that record collection. No need to jump on me, its not like I make the decisions. Know what i love about Pam Tillis? Jerry Lee Lewis The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a highly-anticipated event in the country music industry and many fans look forward to watching the ceremony on television or streaming. It probably also doesnt hurt that shes married to a big voice in the Hall of Fame voting room and an inductee himself, Garth Brooks. In his nearly 50 years in music, Gill has thrived as a solo artist, the frontman of country rock band Pure Prairie League, and a member of the legendary rock band the The saddest thing is that he did not know how great he was," she said. 2022 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced. Patience mixed with persistence is what Coe and Paycheck fans need to see their heroes inducted. April 28, 2022 @ Ashley Judd accepts induction on behalf of Naomi Judd with Ricky Skaggs, left, inductee Wynonna Judd onstage for the class of 2021 medallion ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 1, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn. "This is the first time I've talked since saying goodbye to her," she went on. In his teens, he formed a bluegrass band, the East Kentucky Mountain Boys, with his brother Dwight, performing on WGOH-AM in Grayson, KY, and once a month on a UFH television show out of Hazard, KY. During that time, he met future Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs, and the two teens bonded over their shared love of the Stanley Brothers. As You stated, Jeannie Seely is an Outstanding Songwriter, Unmatched Country Singer, Actress, Grand Ole Opry Member for 55 Years and An Inspirational Ambassador For The Opry as She Embraces New Artists as they Perform for their First Time and Encourages them and makes them feel Welcome, etc. April 12, 2022 @ He was the last of the blues orientated oldtime country singers, building on the likes of Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe, Moon Mullican and Hank Williams and fusing what they did with his own stylist orientation and thus transporting 1920s-1940s blues country into the world of 1950s rock n roll and 1960s-1970s honky tonk. March 22, 2022 @ My style of Country Music is just me, Lewis told the Associated Press in 2017. Lynn Anderson needs to be next along with 1 songs between 1984 and 1991. Thats what I meant by solid. And to think Gary, Wynn Stewart and Johnny Paycheck arent in, but Brooks and Dunn are..? There were so many great artists he admired, even worshipped. Some peoples names get kicked around more than others. An online petition exists to try and push Jerry Lee over the top. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Andersons run was similar to Kathy Matteas breakthrough hit in 1986, solid top 10 hitmaker through 1992, then only sporadic success until being dropped by her label. In addition, he had seven #1 songs on the country chart, and 49 top 40 singles on the country chart. Keith Whitley Diane Berry March 23, 2022 @ Former RCA Records executive Joe Galante will also join the Hall in the Non-Performer category. They may have started at the same time, but Tanya sold more and her radio career later about 20 years longer than Donnas. 9:20 am. Lewis joins Sun Records compatriots Cash, Cowboy Jack Clement, Phillips and Elvis Presley in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees are selected through a committee process appointed by the Country Music Association (CMA). Several of those singing lead with two of the biggest groups of that era. There is no way in hell David Allen Coe will ever make it. With his own SiriusXM station where hes hanging out with Post Malone, it feels like Yoakam has finally graduated from a future hopeful for the Hall of Fame to a bona fide front runner, though it still may take a few years for him to get in. And just as he fell in love with Nashville years earlier, country music fans fell for the songs he helped bring to radio airwaves and record store shelves. I miss it.. Hes also one of a handful of performers, like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Elvis Presley, to earn dual membership in the Rock Hall and the Country Hall. No, shes not in the country hall of fame, either. Red Sovine and Red Simpson also need to be considered. Will not happenbut i want to see Janie Frick(i)e, Kathy Mattea getting in (or K.T. I dont know how country music got where it is today? Trisha Yearwood definitely has the Hall of Fame numbers, similar to the 80s success of last years Modern Era inductees, The Judds. robbushblog Otherwise finally getting Dwight, Tanya or Gram in would also be about time. Eddie Rabbitt had 20 of them, and 34 total Top 10 hits, most of which he wrote himself. I totally agree about Eddie rabbit and Clint black as well. April 30, 2022 @ She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Gene Watson is mentioned in the Veterans Era. You are correct Convict. And Joe Galante is a game-changing executive from the urban northeast. Matthew A couple years ago, I put together my own fictional CMHOF. March 22, 2022 @ The crowd in attendance all recited the Psalm in unison with Judd to complete her speech. jimincincy The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a highly-anticipated annual event honoring the industry's most influential and enduring artists. Asked about the long road leading to his induction, Lewis says with a laugh: I never really got into it too much. He came back to Nashville in 1994 as chairman of RCA, which had been purchased by Bertelsmann and operated under the name BMG/Nashville, including both the RCA and BNA Records labels. TXMUSICJIM Having more people in a hall doesnt downgrade the hall. The Gram Parsons suit worn as part of the Flying Burrito Brothers The Gilded Palace of Sin album in 1969 with the pills and marijuana leaves emblazoning the coat was a Nudie Suit. Today, he says, I really dont stick with the piano as much as I used to. Jerry Lee Lewis is the last man standing from the Million Dollar Quartet, and is now 86-years-old. 3 on the Top 100. Crowe and the New South from 1978 to 1982. Nudie should be in, so important in the history of Country Music. Its time now that Nudie Cohn the man be enshrined in the Hall of Fame as well. Though this could be someone culturally important to country music like the Saving Country Music recommendations of journalist Chet Flippo, or clothier Nudie Cohn, its likely to be a label executive, or someone similar from the country music inner circle. I wouldnt know how to do anyone elses.. 1 songs between 1984 and 1991. This cookie expires when you close your browser. TANYA TUCKER DESERVES TO BE HONORED BY THE CMHOF IN 2022 AFTER 50 YEARS OF CONSTANT HIT COUNTRY SONGS !! 2023 means we rotate back to the Songwriter category, and I have no idea who the Hall of Fame will induct there. Non-performer: Steve Buchanan, Eddie Stubbs, Chet Flippo. Shire community radio presenter Rhonda Francis inducted country music broadcasters hall of fame By Murray Trembath Updated February 27 2023 - 12:20pm , first published February 19 2023 - 5:30pm Both Ray and the Asleep At The Wheel Twitter account have shared my stuff recently, so if there was any beef, its long since passed. Hes long overdue!! March 22, 2022 @ And a big Hell Yes for Bob Pinson. Lots of number one songs arent even that great and lots of times its the songs of a particular artist that didnt get number one that really stand out. But that song Trigger posted from it got oddly stuck in my head; I couldnt resist finding a way to use the phrase somewhere. Instead, Clint Blacks impact is commonly overlooked, and unfairly so. Rhonda Arhelger In addition, he has more than 20 studio albums, 40 chart-topping singles, and more than 26 million album sales under his belt. Whitley and Skaggs soon began performing the Stanleys songs together, and within months, Ralph Stanley hired them as members of his Clinch Mountain Boys. What singer do you think gets named/listed as the most influential to younger singers in the past 30 years? Tim McGraw, inspired by his love of Whitleys music, moved to Nashville, arriving on the day Whitley died. Still shaking my head at that. by Heather Hamilton, Social Media Reporter May 02, 2022 09:32 AM T he Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in Nashville amid tears and laughter. 50 years of keeping Western Swing alive. I personally have no issues with it. There were gospel songs to reflect the then pandemic (Will the circle be unbroken), original authentic blues (Hello hello baby) and original JLL anthems (Lewis boogie). The Texas Tenors. See videos of previous announcements. Nudie Cohn When you go to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, there is one mans influence you will see more than anyone elses. 2:10 pm. Other inductees include drummer Eddie The group enters downtown Nashville's famed rotunda at an induction ceremony set for a to-be-announced future date. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies. I always thought the great Steve Earle deserved a place as well. 7:09 pm. They deserve the credit due to them!! Non-Peformer: Bob Harris, Eddie Stubbs, Nudie Cohn, Trigger David is thrilled to join his brother, Lefty, who was also inducted into the TCMHOF in 2003. There was another costume designer who deserves recognition in the Hall as well Nathan Turk. Say what you will about McGraw, and yes, hes had a couple of trend-chasing songs, but overall, the dude is vastly more positive than negative. 6:58 pm. Crystal T The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new group of inductees for 2022. Not getting my hopes up, we cant watch the inductions anyway. But it still will seem wrong when she inevitably gets inducted. The Country Music Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2022 on May 17. Steverino If they dont induct him soon, hes going to end up falling into the backlog of Veteran Era. 7:06 pm. In closing the Medallion Ceremony, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 2019 artist-in-residence and 2020 inductee Marty Stuart stated, "country music's broad shoulders and even bigger heart were showcased here tonight. Kevin Smith 10:14 am. ( Sink the Bismarck, Johnny reb) But a deep dive into his catalog reveals some brilliant early Honky-Tonkin Rockabilly. He recalled getting the notification that he was going into the Hall of Fame as one that stunned him like no other. His career struggles were won while remaining humble. But few paid their dues as much as Linda did early in her career, including her years in the Stone Poneys, her debut solo album in 1969, Hand SownHome Grown, 1970s Silk Purse that included cover songs of Lovesick Blues and Mental Revenge, and her 1972 self-titled album where she recorded Crazy Arms and I Fall To Pieces. Even when she achieved her breakout pop rock success, Linda Ronstadt was always honest about the genre and approach of her music, and then returned to country in the groundbreaking Trio project with Hall of Famers Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.Other Veterans Era-eligible artists may deserve an induction more than Ronstadt at the moment due to the crowded backlog. Now that Dolly Parton is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it may be Willie Nelson's turn to be inducted. For the first time in two years, the Country Music Association gathered at the renowned Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to reveal the 2022 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame Joe Galante, Jerry Lee Lewis and Keith Whitley. Tanya Tucker That is what fans and family of Keith Whitley have put together, including his widow Lorrie Morgan, and his son Jesse Keith Whitley. Yes to Earl and John. The little boy from Ferriday, LA listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought hed be in a Hall amongst them. Charles was inducted by his friend and fellow blind country legend Ronnie Milsap. He sang country music like it should be sung.". I got called down and [HR] said, Wed like you to go to Nashville. They deserve to be there. The cookie is used by cdn services like CloudFare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. (Possibly) The Stanley Brothers or the Osborne Brothers, Clint Black But you never hear Eddie Rabbitts name brought up in the context of the Hall of Fame. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. April 12, 2022 @ The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum honored its 2022 class of inductees during Medallion Ceremony on Sunday evening (October 16). That and Great Balls of Fire are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Velita Cox I said, Im sorry? He is also a founding member of Leadership Music, now in its 33rd year. Let me guess, you stepped away to go get dinner right? Di Harris She STILL Performs Regularly On The Opry And at 80 Years of age Released a New Album on Curb Records An American Classic that has done Well on the Charts. You would give what the fans and industry want (more people being inducted) while also giving what the Hall wants (keeping the honour exclusive). But short of that happening, I hope the voters will consider inducting the most worthy performers before they are no longer with us. Patty. Garth Brooks specifically named Whitley as someone he believed should have been inducted before him. Love his music and his videos! She followed that up with Walkaway Joe, and a Platinum sophomore album. Being non-Nashville based however has hurt her. I did mean the actual induction. As a Canadianand one whose been less in the spotlight latelyShania may not be in the best position to lobby for her spot in the rotunda. David: The Duke of Everything Keith Whitley, crystal gale, Trisha yearwood. April 14, 2022 @ Its no coincidence that RCA Nashvilles first Platinum album 1976s Wanted! The Judds, Alabama, Keith Whitley, K.T. 1:07 am. Galante accepted his assignment with the label assuring him that he could come back in a few years if it didnt work out. His quoting of the New Testament's book of Matthew 5:4 was one of many direct calls to religion to heal grief and sadness throughout the evening. This should be their biggest publicity campaign all year. https://www.billboard.com/artist/crystal-gayle/, David: The Duke of Everything March 22, 2022 @ Theres still a big backlog of names I need to see from the pre90s get in before I think they should but its still exciting non the less. That alone should have put him in. But either way, their name should always remain in the conversation come Hall of Fame time. So a standing ovation would've amazed him.. March 22, 2022 @ I was surprised that Clint Black had 22 #1s. Shes been a member of the Opry for 55 years! There are other older true country singers who deserve this but truly non as long as Jerry lee! Kyfan1 3:23 pm. Though usually the names of the eventual inductees are revealed early spring in a press conference held in the Hall of Fame rotunda in Nashville, COVID-19 has upset that pattern to some extent. Whitley and Morgan married in November 1986. robbushblog Jeannie Seely Deserves to be Inducted Into the CMHOF for these reasons and many more. Lewis ferocious, key-pounding style derived from a combustible mix of cultural sources the Assembly of God holiness church of Ferriday, LA; Haneys Big House, a chitlin circuit nightclub on the other side of town where Lewis witnessed a young B.B. He inspired more young artist and karaoke singers than anyone on the list. scott wikle A day after Naomi Judd's death, the Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, with Wynonna expected to attend. Quit playing politics and put Earl Thomas Conley in the HOF, where he should have been years ago! WebThe Annual General meeting of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame took place on December 7, 2021 and agreed to retain the services of Lyman Gardiner to complete the bookkeeping and accounting summary services for 2022/2023. Music was all about emotion to Keith. John Denver is underappreciated and should be in the Hall. March 25, 2022 @ 1 min read. I was at the CMHoF in November and they had a huge Martina McBride special exhibit. And why not consider Tritt, with two Grammys, four CMAs, five #1 singles, and 19 Top 10s. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees are selected through a committee process appointed by the Country Music Association (CMA). Growing up in New England where Country Music was barely recognized or heard in the 60s & 70s, John Denvers music introduced me to Country. Country Music Hall of Fame members and Country duo Brooks & Dunn hosted the press conference to announce the news via livestream onCMAs YouTube channel. The Executive for the coming year was elected as follows: Dale Ducharme - President Pam Clements - Vice-President Fiddlin John Carson was the first country singer on radio and the first to sing country on records, and hes not in. 10:04 am. 1s. I said it earlier here, and Ill say it againlets put these four ladies in together, all of whom started in the 70s (pretty much) and all with extensive contributions: Anne Murray, Lynn Anderson, Tanya Tucker and Donna Fargo. Dan Da Hootenanny OK, youve spoke your mind about Coe. You never disappoint. Cant say I agree with you Chicks comments. They were versatile too, doing a fine cover of Moon Mullicans bluegrass pandemic classic Sweeter than the flowers, a rock n roll Finger poppin time and a blues Pretty Polly Blues. A completed third album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me, came out in August 1989 and added two more singles, the title track and It Aint Nothin, to his streak of No. Chet Flippo, Clint Black, Country Music Hall of Fame, David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Rabbitt, Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Paycheck, Keith Whitley, Kenny Chesney, Larry Gatlin, Linda Ronstadt, Martina McBride, Nudie Cohn, Ralph Stanley, Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker, The Madox Brothers and Rose, The Stanley Brothers, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood. Rodgers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Drake died in 1988, but as a member of Nashvilles A-team of top session musicians for two decades, he played on songs including Tammy Wynette's 1969 Stand By Your Man and He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones, which is regarded by many country aficionados as one of the genre's quintessential tracks. She was consistent and had so much love of real country music. If not Chet Flippo, then Bob Kingsley or Gerry House. Hope Jerry Lee Lewis gets inducted this 2022 while hes still with us. Miss him dearly! In his nearly 50 years in music, Gill has thrived as a solo artist, the frontman of country rock band Pure Prairie League, and a member of the legendary rock band the Eagles. If the CMHOF wants to promote and give honor to real country music, no artist does it better than ETC (especially compared to the present day.) Before Lynn, most of the female country singers were singing in front of bales of hay on syndicated shows. The soft-spoken Pinson was a self-made country music historian and scholar who inspired and mentored numerous folks in academia to take the study and preservation of the genre seriously. In less than a decade, Galante succeeded Bradley as the head of RCAs Nashville office, that promotion coming after he had led and re-imagined the divisions promotion and marketing departments. March 24, 2022 @ March 22, 2022 @ In 1988, Whitley had two #1 singles When You Say Nothing At All and Im No Stranger to the Rain off the album Dont Close Your Eyes, and was expected to become a superstar in country music in the coming years. Ronnieharrison If the hall were based on sales and radio airplay alone, there would be a different argument here on who was worthy. 11:06 am. Since 2010, the selection ETC struggled for a good 10-years before having his first number one hit. 3:08 pm. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. With over 100 million records sold, she is the best-selling female country artist of all time, and one of the best selling music artists in all of music, period. Here come the comments that completely ignore Whitleys nearly fourteen years in bluegrass music. With the song, Conley also became the only country artist to appear on the syndicated music program Soul Train. Tanya Tucker would certainly meet that distinction with a comeback record in 2019 that received two Grammy awards in 2020, and great critical acclaim, along with a new documentary that was just released. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Lewis is obviously hailed as a wildly influential architect of rock and roll, but from the moment his breakthrough single Whole Lot Of Shakin Going On rattled the airwaves in 1957, he was also an immediate country star. The Country Music Association announced during a video livestream today that Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tammy had more number ones as a soloist yes but Lynn actually had more charting solo singles in Billboard than Tammy. Maybe they could do a year long induction for the next few years, maybe two artists (veteran and modern era) each month throughout the year. April 30, 2022 @ March 23, 2022 @ clevelandrox John Witte Between the backlog of worthy artists and Johns less than happy relationship with Nashville, hes a longshot. She had a less starstruck career, but she was loved by all the old guard. Is the super-secret committee waiting for Jerry Lees passing before giving him this richly deserved honor? If it were to be added as a 4th rotating category, that might be the best of both worlds. His signings while there included the Dave Matthews Band, SWV and Wu-Tang Clan. And all 34 of Rabbitts Top 10 hits came in a row, one after another, between 1976s Drinkin My Baby (Off My Mind) and 1990 Runnin With The Wind. Eddie Rabbitts career wasnt just accomplished, it was downright Hall of Fame worthy. One big note for the Modern Era category in 2022 is that with the transition between Modern and Veteran being the 40 year mark, multiple names we thought of as Modern Era candidates in previous years should now be considered Veterans Era candidates, specifically Tanya Tucker, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Rosanne Cash, and others. Peggy Marsheck 7:35 pm. He was a true, home-grown self-made legend who believed in himself and never gave up. 1:39 pm. Galante was 32 when he took the helm at RCA Nashville, the youngest person to ever lead a major labels Nashville division. They were very innovate and exciting. Earl Thomas Conley became entitled by his continued hard work, new ideas, and dedication to Country Music to be honored in the Hall of Fame! May 18, 2022 @ My personal choices are: March 22, 2022 @ Martina McBride With five #1 singles, and twenty Top 20 singles, Martina McBride has comparable numbers to other recent Modern Era inductees and current candidates, even if they were earned while being more of a country pop crossover star as opposed to more loyal to the country genre. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Wake up people. He established the Phran Galante Memorial Fund for Lung Cancer Research at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, in the wake of Phrans passing in September 2019. TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) Celtic fusion singer-songwriter Loreena McKennitt has been announced as the first inductee for the 2023 class of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. April 30, 2022 @ May 12, 2022 @ Eleven appearances by artists who have sold in the range of 300 million albums in the past half-century were also a highlight. 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