Kenny Chesney will become an official member of the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year. The Knoxville native will join the ranks of several country music icons, including those that have a unique connection with him. “I’m from East Tennessee, and it is so amazing to know that you’re going into the Hall of Fame with three…
The Country Music Hall of Fame has for decades honored some of country music’s biggest legends. With Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and Tony Brown going into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, there are several more artists who are more than worthy of being inducted. We picked ten of the most noteworthy artists who are deserving…
The list of artists included in this year’s American Currents exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame has been revealed, and includes several of today’s top hitmakers. Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson will be part of this year’s exhibit, along with Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift,…
Blake Shelton was one of the artists who performed in tribute to Toby Keith, when Keith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame,. Shelton performed a medley of “I Love This Bar” and “Red Solo Cup,” using a red, white and blue guitar. Ironically, although it was a rare guitar, made specifically for Keith, it was not one…
When Toby Keith was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, he was honored with tribute performances by Blake Shelton, Post Malone and Eric Church. It was Church who performed an acoustic, stripped-down version of “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” one of Keith’s numerous No. 1 hits. Keith wrote the song, by himself, inspired by a…
Toby Keith is officially a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Keith was posthumously inducted by Randy Owen, who became emotional as he spoke of the loss of the legendary singer, who passed away on February 5 of this year, from stomach cancer. “Some DJs down home in Alabama told me there was a guy playing at a local…
Luke Combs‘ The Man I Am exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is open. The country music hitmaker spoke about the accomplishment, at a reception celebrating its opening. “I tend to be a freestyle speech guy, which at times has failed me,” Combs began. “But I figured that was still the right move, because I know I…
Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce are among the artists doing their part to help raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The two singers, joined by Clint Black and Robert Earl Keen, will be part of the just-announced All for the Hall Dallas benefit event, held on September 10 at Gilley’s Dallas. Midland will kick…
Luke Combs is being honored with a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Grand Ole Opry member’s life and career will be the subject of the new Luke Combs: The Man I Am exhibit, scheduled to open on July 11 and remain open until June of 2025. “Once I decided I wanted to do music…
We now know who the next members of the Country Music Hall of Fame will be. Brooks & Dunn, who became members in 2019, announced that Toby Keith, John Anderson, and guitarist James Burton will be inducted at the Medallion Ceremony later this year. Keith will be inducted posthumously into the Modern Era. Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country…
