7:35 pm. The saddest thing is that he did not know how great he was," she said. ( Sink the Bismarck, Johnny reb) But a deep dive into his catalog reveals some brilliant early Honky-Tonkin Rockabilly. I really feel we are at the point that Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase will be considered. BRO country Though this could be a DJ, a producer, an announcer, a journalist, or someone else who helped significantly in spreading the word about country music, more often than not these slots are filled with music executives most people in the public have never heard of. Am hoping but not expecting someone truly veteran will go in like Jerry Lee Lewis or Wanda Jackson. Whitley found his artistic and commercial breakthrough with the next album, 1988s Dont Close Your Eyes. 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. The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum is just the repository of the CMAs Hall of Fame. Hopefully not. Ive always loved country music. Dwight Yoakam: Youd think with 25 million records sold, Dwight Yoakam should definitely be considered for Hall of Fame distinction. Eddie Rabbitt: Aside from maybe Gary Stewart, the case could be made that Eddie Rabbitt is the most wrongfully overlooked star in country music history. 6:14 am. March 22, 2022 @ I mean its been 35 years since TNN was created. Hes been dead for over 60 years and still cant get in the HoF. 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. Lynn Anderson should be the next female artist BEFORE any others. When Clint Blacks wife Lisa Hartman had their first child in May of 2001, he decided to take three years off to enjoy his young family. Politics aside, they produced three albums in a row that are about as great as anything ever recorded. Yoakams greatest contribution beyond the gaudy sales numbers comes in the influence he had in country music in his time, and that he still wields today over generations of performers. Earl Thomas Conley hands-down! Wade Hayes, Ronnie Dunn, Midland, Cody Johnson, Mike And The Moonpies (hell, they did a whole album of Stewart material) and many others all talk of his influence and sing his songs. Thats what I meant by solid. I hear her & Gilley mentioned a lot along with Tanya & Jerry Lee. Jeannie Seely is an accomplished singer, songwriter, author, actress and a true ambassador for the Grand Ole Opry. 8:57 am. Dwights also not showing any signs of slowing down, and has earned additional stripes as a country music ambassador through his acting career. robbushblog I fell in love with the voice before I fell in love with the man. 3 on the Top 100. While he recorded these at Sun sessions, alongside them were covers of blues (Deep Elem Blues, Long gone lonesome blues, Sick and Tired, Big legged woman), Hank Williams (You win again, Your cheating heart, Cold cold heart), R&B (Drinkin wine spodee odee, Whatd I say, Honey hush), Moon Mullican (Ill sail my ship alone, Ill keep on loving you) and lots more. 6:11 am. Fast forward more than three decades and his situation could not be any more different. The 2022 inductions bring the total number of Hall of Fame inductees to 149. Lynn Anderson was a cross over hit maker & broadened country music so much being on the Welk show. "His fame never went to his head. Velita Cox Theres a consistency. David: The Duke of Everything 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. Eleven appearances by artists who have sold in the range of 300 million albums in the past half-century were also a highlight. Remember the people who started the whole thing 100 years ago. I am thrilled to see him honored this way, and for what it means to my children, Morgan and Jesse Keith; to Keiths grandchildren; the Whitley family; and to the many, many fans who continue to point to Keith as one of the all-time greats., Our new inductees come from three very different places, but in October they will be enshrined in the very same place, says Kyle Young, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Chief Executive Officer. David is thrilled to join his brother, Lefty, who was also inducted into the TCMHOF in 2003. This years inductees are trailblazers who each paved their own unique path within Country Music, says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. Just my $.02 worth marked down from $.05. A few there I dont think had big enough careers for whatever reason. Im guessing that, because the bulk of his music wasnt on a major label, that that is something that holds him back. All joking aside, Jerrys country hits are many and the best true country music ever! Tucker. This is just the announcement, and much more informal. 4:20 pm. She is the undisputed queen of country pop, and though traditionalists love to shake their little angry fists at her for ushering in the pop era of country, her influence is undeniable. Matthew 2:27 pm. However, if I had to guess who will be elected it would lay between the following-, Veteran Lynn Anderson, The Gatlins, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Lee Lewis, or Tanya Tucker Between the backlog of worthy artists and Johns less than happy relationship with Nashville, hes a longshot. I was disappointed with the choices last year as there was an opportunity missed to get Dallas Frazier & Don Maddox in while they were still around. Both are deserving. Quit playing politics and put Earl Thomas Conley in the HOF, where he should have been years ago! Maddox Brothers and Rose would get in, then Paycheck (if a good Christian woman like Connie would vote for Paycheck then, well, the hypocrites probably wouldnt). Trigger You would think Ralph Stanley would already be in there. 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. They are all deserving of our respect and adulation, and their elections into the Country Music Hall of Fame ensure that respect and adulation will endure through the ages.. March 22, 2022 @ are all bluegrass standards often sung at festivals to this day. I would like to hear the speeches of the inductees. Theres a former CMF employee who really needs to be considered for the non-performers category and that is the late Bob Pinson. His is as deserving, if not more, than many inductees and nominees! Founded in 1983, the RRHOF is finally getting around to acknowledged the impact of country performers in popular American music. May 17, 2022 @ Galante has been a member of the Country Music Association Board of Directors since 1978 and the CMA Foundation Board of Directors since 2011, serving as chairman of both organizations. Lynns final top ten in a duet was in 1984, Tammys was in 1985. Jack She, along with Crystal Gayle and Tanya Tucker, are the three female artists that should be being considered today. 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. Im lost and I cant find the way, Man of constant sorrow, How mountain girls can love, etc. Bill Randolph The Hall of Fame does a horrible job making this process appeal to the public. The reason for that is simple. WebThis is a list of the 149 inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as of 2022, counting groups as a single inductee.Of these, 14 inductions are solo female Yes, I even embedded an actual player in the body of this article where people can see it. Tanya was so huge in the 90s she could qualify for Modern Era as much as veteran. But that song Trigger posted from it got oddly stuck in my head; I couldnt resist finding a way to use the phrase somewhere. Also, Al Dexter, Jimmy Wakely, Patti Page, Moon Mullican and many other pioneers need to be inducted. Keith Whitley If folks only knew how much he contributed to the early days of the CMFs success not to mention building that record collection. Its time now that Nudie Cohn the man be enshrined in the Hall of Fame as well. This cookie expires when you close your browser. He was the very first to receive the Song of the Year award 2 years in a row (for Easy Loving). The crazy lady from the chicks? Whitley. 9:41 pm. The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a highly-anticipated annual event honoring the industry's most influential and enduring artists. March 23, 2022 @ But with a lack of big hits and not being Nashville based, theyre going to have an uphill battle until the backlog gets cleared. This is just an idea of mine, but I think the CMHoF, in order to at least relieve the public pressure, and maybe even the logjam itself, is to open a new Legacy category, truly recognizing those true pioneers of the genre who got their start between the recognized beginnings of the genre up to, say, the mid-1940s, but who arent already there in the other categories, such as the Maddox Brothers and Rose. Earl is worthy of a HOF induction (like so many people on this page), but putting up a sentence or two of Earls well-earned accomplishments is not going to change whether he gets voted in or not. robbushblog She was also by far the most popular country star with the major television networks judging by her scores of tv appearances throughout the decade and that should also count for something. There is no way in hell David Allen Coe will ever make it. Lynn Anderson needs to be next along with What are your thoughts on Paycheck? The organization has officially inducted 200 members to the hall. Whitley joins as this years Modern Era Artist, while Lewis is recognized as a Veteran Era Artist. Galantes induction is in the non-performer category, which rotates tri-annually with Recording/Touring Musician and Songwriter categories. By 15, Keith Whitley had quickly advanced from being a bluegrass and country music-loving fan (he sang Marty Robbins 1960 hit Big Iron in his talent show debut at age 4) to touring the world with another bluegrass icon, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and his group, the Clinch Mountain Boys. The most recently announced membersJoe Galante, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Keith Whitleybecame They need to quit playing politics and put ETC in the HOF, where he belongs. Once more, Carter and Ralph Stanley should be in years ago. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Bearly B & his Big Bluegrassish Country Band with the Social Distance Dancers, the Courtesy Clap Hand-Clappers and All-Girl Vocal Quartette Singers He says he now moves with the aid of a walker (Its kind of a hindrance to me, but I think Ill make it all right), but is game for another night of tributes from his friends and fans in the country world. Since 2010, the selection process has been split up into three categories. In Nashville, he felt a warm acceptance that may not be extended to some in New York City or Los Angeles. The good/bad sides of the internet is anyone can find the info on anyone in a matter of seconds, as opposed to travelling to see the hall in person. 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Touching home, Another place another time, Middle age crazy, I was sorta wondering, Mother the queen of my heart, Help me make it through the night and To make love sweeter for you are all reasons why Jerry Lee is a master of country music and major hitmaker with it during the 1960s onwards. If I had to guess who the nominees are it would be: Lynn Anderson Naomi and Wynonna Judd won five Grammy's, had 20 Top Ten country hits and had 14 No. He was lead singer for western swing bands like Cliff Bruners and Charles Mitchells where he sang anything from Blue skies to the pandemic-centric Broken hearted to blues like Mean mistreater blues and Mean mama blues. They deserve to be there. All Rights reserved. I really like the idea of adding an induction category for Pioneers and hope it gets some traction. I could be biased, but I believe that could be Keith Whitley? The group enters downtown Nashville's famed rotunda at an induction ceremony set for a to-be-announced future date. In 2013 there was a greater push than ever to induct him, with influential country music writer Chet Flippo personally making the case for Parsons. God willing, I hope I live long enough to see it (the bio and the induction). Whole Lot of Shakin Going On simultaneously spent two weeks in 1957 atop Billboards Country and R&B best-sellers charts, peaking at No. If not this year, very soon. I miss it.. I never hear his name tossed around in these discussions. I agree on the criminal part and I get where youre coming from on the Brooks and Dunn comment. I have a sinking suspicion Mike Curb could be a serious contender this year, and if hes inducted, Im going scorched earth. It shouldnt be about the institution, it should be about the artist and their fulfillment of a dream. There is no reason whatsoever that some guy who wrote about country music should be in before Maddox Brothers and Rose, the Stanley Brothers, Johnny Horton, Stonewall Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Jeannie Seely, and so, so many others. Sometimes the delineation point between the two categories can seem somewhat arbitrary, depending on ones definition of when an artist hit national prominence. Last Years Modern Era Inductee: The Judds Saving Country Music Prediction: Trisha Yearwood, Keith Whitley, or Martina McBride Saving Country Musics Picks: Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Trisha Yearwood. But beyond the short term, Tanya Tuckers career has spanned five decades, with amazing longevity. Yes, the Carter Family is already in the Hall, but that group was A.P., Sara and Maybelle, not Helen, June, Anita and Maybelle. If he doesnt belong there, none of the nominees do!! Thats a main rule. This is an unmatched honor and I think its a tribute to all those people who helped me get here.. 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