Songs like White dove, a pandemic-centric ballad, Little glass of wine about jealous murder, and Lonesome river, a more conventional lost love ballad, are classic bluegrass at its best. 40 Comments. 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. Web2022 David Frizzell. And to think Gary, Wynn Stewart and Johnny Paycheck arent in, but Brooks and Dunn are..? March 22, 2022 @ Id go with Dwight over Keith based on longevity (maybe not fair) and amount of output (also maybe not fair), but still, Todd Peterson The Modern Era performer Keith Whitley didnt live to see the day of his induction, and in fact had a remarkably short run on the country charts Brooks & Dunn marked it at four years, seven months, and 10 days. 1 hits like Dont Close Your Eyes and 1989s Im No Stranger To The Rain to bring a whole new sound to country music. Youre referring to the actual induction. March 22, 2022 @ For my money, I think there is a need to be able to draw the newer fans so they put artists like Garth and Reba in there, (not saying they didnt belong at some point), but in doing so they skipped over a lot of the 70s and 80s artists that deserve it too. Hes one of the guys high on my list for induction. He honored the Judds by noting that he was the drummer on the demo recordings that Naomi Judd passed onto producer Brent Maher, leading to the tandem being signed to RCA Records. 4:20 pm. We talk about this, the 80s and 90s country. March 24, 2022 @ May 13, 2022 @ The voice and talents of Earl Thomas Conley was and is still to this day immediately recognizable. Crystal Gayle I hear her & Gilley mentioned a lot along with Tanya & Jerry Lee. Steve Wariner Glena Levinson 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. I dont care if inducting Maines into the hof is the cure for covid count me out, IN fact if she does get in I say we shutter the whole enterprise and start a new one from scratch, In fact, the only WOMAN in country music who deserves to be on this list, so far as Im concerned, Maybe someday the case could be made for Susan Raye but the QUALITY of ones work needs to be a factor here not just sales numbers, And every woman on this list strikes out in that regard, and for that matter I hold that same opinion of last years judds (one song notwithstanding), And of course, Lorrie Morgan is exempt from my criticism above, War Paint is one album I wore out like three cassettes of and have TWO on cd and one tape of currently, But for real I mean half of these artists just blend together for me as being flash in the pan blips of their era, Tony R Seems rather ghoulish. As far as the rotation inductee,how about Photographer Les Leverett ? The Country Music Hall of Fame has been on Jerry Lee Lewis radar for a long time. It is time she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. To stand in their company in the Hall of Fame wouldve been overwhelmingly emotional for him. My style of Country Music is just me, Lewis told the Associated Press in 2017. Id call if the Pioneer Era., Trigger Since 2010, the selection process has been split up into three categories. Brooks and Dunn, Chet Flippo, Country Music Hall of Fame, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Lee Lewis, Keith Whitley, Larry Gatlin, Martina McBride, Nudie Cohn, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood. Listen to any one of his many songs, doesnt even have to be one of the #1 hits, and you will appreciate his talent and heartfelt style of singing the songs he believed in! Non-performer: Nudie Cohn, Don Pierce, Jerry Clower, Countryfan68 They worked as a self-contained band on the radio for years before coming to Nashville and for years after leaving the Opry. Lewis has continued to record as his acolytes take him into the studio and as subsequent generations discover his music, even recording a 2011 live album at Jack Whites Third Man Records. The Hall of Fame apparently is trying to woo the CMA back by largely ignoring deceased performers and certainly any act pre-1960. From my end, they pumped out a lot of crapola (starting with the Rock My World (Little Country Girl) nonsense that foretold a lot of the slime to come. God willing, I hope I live long enough to see it (the bio and the induction). I wouldnt go back and try to do anything for my career in exchange for that, Black says. Galante has raised the bar for executives in the Country Music industry whether they were working for him, in concert with him or competing against him. Let the fun and cryin begin. He met Lorrie Morgan in a studio at Acuff-Rose Music, where Morgan worked as a receptionist and Whitley was cutting the demo of Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, which would become a chart-topper for George Strait. Shes calling from a tour bus on the way to a concert in Emporia, Kansas, when discussing her second husband Whitleys induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Your email address will not be published. Also think Dwight and Keith Whitley belong. Over the past five years, the conversations surrounding Lewis absence have grown louder: in 2017, a fan-made petition to induct him was signed by thousands, including members Kris Kristofferson and Kenny Rogers. Personally I dont understand how Dwight is a true contender. 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. Matt "Mayday" Saracen Bradley Olson Theres probably still a few names ahead of him, and since his commercial career cooled off omewhat quicklyand he hasnt kept completely free of controversy by speaking his mind on the ills of the industry (and politics)his induction ceremony may still be some years away, but its inching closer. Inductees are voted on by CMAs Hall of Fame Panels of Electors, an anonymous body 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. There was another costume designer who deserves recognition in the Hall as well Nathan Turk. Bradley Olson He never became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. In fairness, though, I remember how much I hated her back in 1997 and how her music doesnt seem so bad now in comparison to what the genre has become. To not select a rare and exceptional voice of an artist like ETC that keeps the authentic sounds of country music recognized, seems contrary to the process of honoring the best of the best. He was and Earl Thomas Conley deserves to be in the CMHOF. Under guidance from Jerry Bradley a 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee who led RCA Nashville for much of the 1970s and former BMI executive Frances W. Preston (among many others, hell gladly share), Galante began to rise in Music City. Yes more Pop flavored, but he has a lot of great songs that are more Country then what is on Country radio today.! Lloyd Sherman Robert's Country Blog Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The names near the top are both the people who I feel are strong contenders based on merit and murmurings on who is being considered on final ballots, as well as people who I personally think should be considered at the very top of the list. Modern: Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Patty Loveless Galante joined RCA Records in New York as a budget analyst in 1971, shortly after graduating from Fordham. Well just have to see if August becomes the more permanent month to make the announcement, or if they move back to the spring once again. His 18 # one hits verify that, along with his 30 charted singles. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form. Both are deserving. 6:40 am. Yeah I was attempting to be sarcastic in that comment. Have fun. Matthew 4:38 pm. Your email address will not be published. And I agree, the whole process has become extremely watered down. 3:18 pm. 8:52 pm. David B Granny Green Whitley fans, get after it. You would give what the fans and industry want (more people being inducted) while also giving what the Hall wants (keeping the honour exclusive). Im not going to open the hornets nest of arguing over those already in either institution that didnt exactly wait their turn. I very much like and support the artist combo you have put together and I want both of them to get in. Lewis is now the last surviving member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames inaugural class of 1986. Like JLL, Moon fused western swing, hillbilly and especially blues to develop an original style all his own. And why are my comments seem to be the only ones monitored? Im guessing that, because the bulk of his music wasnt on a major label, that that is something that holds him back. He is also the fourth member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames founding 1986 class of inductees to also gain membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Presley (1998), the Everly Brothers (2001) and Ray Charles (2021). But short of that happening, I hope the voters will consider inducting the most worthy performers before they are no longer with us. robbushblog 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. That and Great Balls of Fire are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. May 13, 2022 @ In 2006, Galante oversaw the evolution of BMG/Nashville into Sony BMG Nashville, with the addition of the former Sony Nashville and its Columbia Nashville imprint, with artists like Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson and Montgomery Gentry. March 24, 2022 @ To clarify in the Veterans category, Tanya isnt who I think deserves it (that would be the Stanley Bros.) but rather who I predict the Hall will actually pick. In 2015, he earned Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award from the Opry Trust Fund and, in 2021, the Academy of Country Music honored him with the ACM Cliffie Stone Icon Award. 7:18 pm. 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 Veteran: George Hamilton IV, Johnny Horton, Jerry Lee Lewis A whopping twenty-two #1 singles including his first four consecutively, and a total of 37 Top 10 hits puts Clint Black in an elite class in regards to numbers. No more delays for the Stanleys or Jerry Lee. March 23, 2022 @ 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. After Jack died in 63 pretty much all of Johnnies energy went toward Kittys career even more. 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. 7:09 pm. Its so sad! Yes, Dwight hands down. It was the music of artists such as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Porter Wagoner, and Gram Parsons that made them famous. Some of the crap today makes Shanias music seem like Beethoven. No need to jump on me, its not like I make the decisions. Music was all about emotion to Keith. Red Sovine and Red Simpson also need to be considered. Just my $.02 worth marked down from $.05. The Outlaws compilation came after Galantes arrival. This is not the site that is voting on who gets in, this is just a site that guesses the odds of someone getting in. 24 artists a year and each get a month dedicated to them so they dont feel/seem overlooked. My personal choices are: Mike Basile Where Sun had emphasized Lewis abilities as a boogie-woogie rock-and-roll piano man, Smash producers Jerry Kennedy and Eddie Kilroy decided to focus on his Country side. March 25, 2022 @ Fiddlin John Carson was the first country singer on radio and the first to sing country on records, and hes not in. The Texas Tenors. Luckyoldsun He is both legacy and legend with an unmistakable voice and a captivating style. Kevin Smith Jerry Lee is a great singer and should be in years ago. 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. With two musicians being inducted in 2021 due to a tie, it would be a non-performer in 2022 in the rotating category. May 12, 2022 @ March 23, 2022 @ It ended up not being a smart career move, but it was a real smart dad move. Country music's strong roots in religion, family, and celebration were tested Sunday, and proved resilient during the 2022 edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame's Medallion Ceremony. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The event was hosted by Brooks & Dunn. Personally, I would delay the Stanleys one more year, and give that spot to Crystal Gayle. He recalled getting the notification that he was going into the Hall of Fame as one that stunned him like no other. I like this idea. Brooks & Dunn handled the announcements in the Hall of Fames rotunda, marking the first time in two years that theyd been able to gather in person for the new Hall of Fame class. A few there I dont think had big enough careers for whatever reason. March 22, 2022 @ Get ready for a reality where Kenny is a serious contender for Hall of Fame every year, and in a close field. 2:07 pm. Theres a former CMF employee who really needs to be considered for the non-performers category and that is the late Bob Pinson. The crazy lady from the chicks? Yes, I even embedded an actual player in the body of this article where people can see it. But Ronnie Dunn is hands down one of the best male country vocalists of all time. 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. Keith Whitley, he said, is the definition of Country Music.. He sang country music like it should be sung.". Keith Whitley 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. 5:12 pm. Depends on which list you look at. The Stanley Brothers are the tied second greatest bluegrass artists of all time after only Bill Monroe and along with Flatt & Scruggs. I knew I was a sissy, I didnt know I was gay. Yeah, they only had a handful of commercially successful tunes in the 1970s, but commercial success doesnt always equate to greatness. 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. Hes been dead for over 60 years and still cant get in the HoF. Wilburn Brothers continue to be overlooked. 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. May 12, 2022 @ He again should be in the CMHOF years ago. He died of alcohol poisoning on May 9, 1989, at the age of 34. Yes, the long string of hits, but also for his musicianship (his Grammys are for instramental records I think) and his songwriting which produced massive hits for other significant artists (Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Kieth Urban). Regarding the vocalist known for songs like "I Can't Stop Loving You," who died in 2004 as inimitable, 2014 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Milsap added, "There was one of him and only one. 7:35 am. I really like the idea of adding an induction category for Pioneers and hope it gets some traction. Lynn Andersons failure to get in is particularly outrageous given how huge she was in her era (as big as Loretta and Tammy for many years). 11:03 am. In the Sixties, he shifted to country music and found success with songs like Another Place, Another Time, scoring additional Number Ones with There Must Be More to Love Than This and Would You Take Another Chance on Me. His most recent studio album, 2014s Rock & Roll Time, featured appearances by Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, and Nils Lofgren. But he was a major influence on George Strait (a Hall of Famer) and Sammy Kershaw, so that is something to consider. May 17, 2022 @ 4:56 pm. 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 You are correct Convict. 8:53 pm. 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 music. 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. David Frizzell David Frizzells life and his career are tightly woven into the fabric of country music history and lore. If they dont induct him soon, hes going to end up falling into the backlog of Veteran Era. 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. 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