He sang country music like it should be sung.". She even woke me up to say goodbye, What made Milwaukee famous made a fool out of me, just two of dozens of the real country music. March 22, 2022 @ 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. April 1, 2022 @ April 12, 2022 @ April 12, 2022 @ 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. 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. Non-performer Lorianne Crook & Charlie Chase, Les Leverett, Bob Kingsley, Allen Reynolds, or Keith Stegall, jimincincy There were so many great artists he admired, even worshipped. He changed the way people thought about country music because he was so cool. She addedthat blending Whitleys voice with honest storytelling, timeless rock production standards and classic folk standards allowed No. David B May 14, 2022 @ Dave Dudley should be inducted. 10:44 am. Geez.. robbushblog He also helped steer RCAs late-1970s and early 1980s crossover successes with such artists as Waylon Jennings, Ronnie Milsap, Sylvia and Dolly Parton. Each of the artists, whether it be the Judds or K.T. They all filled our worlds with music. They get dumped into the Veterans category from the Modern Era category still uninducted, and they overshadow the Ralph Stanleys of the world. Hope Jerry Lee Lewis gets inducted this 2022 while hes still with us. -songwriter Loreena McKennitt has been announced as the first inductee for the 2023 class of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jerry Lee Lewis will become one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame this fall. are all bluegrass standards often sung at festivals to this day. 9:20 am. March 24, 2022 @ I was more taking a back to Eddie Bayers getting an induction before Buddy Harmon. We think itd be great for your career, Galante told The Tennessean. I dont understand why Lorrie Morgan would have a better shot than Patty Loveless. Of these, 14 inductions are solo Tim McGraw, inspired by his love of Whitleys music, moved to Nashville, arriving on the day Whitley died. Remember the people who started the whole thing 100 years ago. Inductees are voted on by CMAs Hall of Fame Panels of Electors, an anonymous body 11:03 am. Lewis will be inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category and Whitley will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist category. I will say this, interest in this particular article that I post annually is at a historic low, and its been slipping each year. Crystal T The presentation will take place at the Opera House in Toronto on Wednesday March 8th International Womens Day. What has kept Stonewall out is probably all politics. It was also in a time that women in country music, and country music in general, was still a second class citizen. Chet Flippo helped make country music cool, and continued in a journalistic capacity to become an elder statesman and one of the most respected opinion makers in the business.Flippo was an editor and writer for Rolling Stone until 1980 when he left to write a biography of Hank Williams, but continued to contribute to the magazine over the years. The following year saw follow-up Great Balls of Fire top the Country chart for another two weeks. And has August become the new permanent time? Under Galantes lead in the 1980s, the label sold an estimated 750 million units. Modern: Dwight Yoakam, Alison Krauss, Trisha Yearwood This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile. The Judds, Alabama, Keith Whitley, K.T. 10:56 pm. Having more people in a hall doesnt downgrade the hall. But I would argue Wariner deserves it just as much if not more than all the other modern era candidates. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 1 with There Must Be More to Love Than This, Would You Take Another Chance on Me and a cover of the Big Boppers 1950s rock and roll classic, Chantilly Lace. He hit the Top 5 with a pair of signature ballads, the 1977 waltz Middle Aged Crazy and the 1981 honky-tonker Thirty Nine and Holding.. Some of the crap today makes Shanias music seem like Beethoven. Trigger It ended up not being a smart career move, but it was a real smart dad move. See videos of previous announcements. But you never hear Eddie Rabbitts name brought up in the context of the Hall of Fame. Whitley has been gone now for almost as long as he lived, and his legacy is immeasurable, influencing subsequent generations of Country singers and songwriters the way that icons like Frizzell and Williams influenced him. Dude, I was literally away eating dinner. Trigger He is best known for his hit They need to quit playing politics and put ETC in the HOF, where he belongs. March 22, 2022 @ Sony BMG Nashville became Sony Music Nashville in 2009. Galante was 32 when he took the helm at RCA Nashville, the youngest person to ever lead a major labels Nashville division. May 12, 2022 @ 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. ( Sink the Bismarck, Johnny reb) But a deep dive into his catalog reveals some brilliant early Honky-Tonkin Rockabilly. 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. It works slightly different from AWSELB. The Hall of Fame apparently is trying to woo the CMA back by largely ignoring deceased performers and certainly any act pre-1960. Friday, Aug. 12 will be the annual John Ritter Tribute Showcase with Emcee Linda Davis and 24 finalists vying for the title of Texas Country Music Hall of Fame I got called down and [HR] said, Wed like you to go to Nashville. robbushblog Bradley Olson He never became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Jean Shepard was inducted into the Hall in 2011. May 12, 2022 @ We talk about this, the 80s and 90s country. But his contributions as one of country musics preeminent piano players cannot be overstated. Convict charlie Steverino March 24, 2022 @ He was 33-years-old. clevelandrox No, shes not in the country hall of fame, either. Yes, Dwight hands down. March 23, 2022 @ Lynn Anderson needs to be next along with 12:54 pm. Then they could have 2 rotating categories each year: Songwriter/Musician one year, Legacy/Other the next year. The hall of fame needs to do a mass induction year and get more artists in there. Kenny Chesney As weird as it may seem, Kenny Chesney was officially eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2015. That and Great Balls of Fire are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. April 1, 2022 @ WebAs of October 2022, there are 149 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Di Harris It shouldnt cost him a Hall of Fame induction either. RaisintheDickens On the day Whitley recorded the song, he visited Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens near his house in Goodlettsville, TN, and read the new lyrics over Frizzells grave. After leaving Stanleys band, he joined J.D. 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. 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. And I agree, the whole process has become extremely watered down. I did mean the actual induction. Because I was a Catholic *laughs*. 4:38 pm. April 17, 2022 @ I could go on and on. But I do not care. 10:04 am. 10:14 am. CJ Ellis WSM announcer Hairl Hensley and Eddie Stubbs. Though he never seemed exactly at home on CMT with his more traditional country mindset, Flippos air brought a sense of legitimacy to the whole CMT operation. 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. The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame sums it up on the International Ambassador of Country Music stating Nobody has done more to make country music accepted and respected than George, The Singing Fisherman has been at the top of my list for a number of years, but having Johnny & Tillman enter the Hall of Fame in the same year is Wishful Thinking. Speaking of Wishful Thinking, Wynn Stewarts contribution to the West Coast Sound has been overlooked for a long time, but unless theres a mass induction, the odds are not in his favour. 1 songs between 1984 and 1991. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. The event honored iconic Black country-adoring musician Ray Charles, The Judds, and groundbreaking session musicians guitarist Pete Drake and drummer Eddie Bayers. 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 6:58 pm. Youre referring to the actual induction. Hes one of the guys high on my list for induction. scott wikle S A T I R E. People need to look that word up, Any way, with country musics SO CALLED FAMILY VALUES image, I do not see David getting nominated even though he would deserve it. The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a highly-anticipated annual event honoring the industry's most influential and enduring artists. And you know what? ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, HCA Healthcare looks to expand in Dallas-Fort Worth by acquiring Wise Health System, How much snow fell in NYC, across Tri-State area, While California wearies of snowstorms, Northeast greets one. Johnny Paycheckis the Committee still holding that shooting incident against him? He inspired more young artist and karaoke singers than anyone on the list. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Earl Thomas Conley! 3:45 pm, The time as come Hall of Fame to induct Earl Thomas Conley long over due. There was a moment way back many years ago when I think I questioned why they launched a Kickstarter for a documentary, but it was more a misunderstanding than a feud. He is also a founding member of Leadership Music, now in its 33rd year. For the life of me I cannot understand why these are closed off. Di Harris His first Gold-record certification, for Dont Close Your Eyes, came two months after his death, and his Grammy Awards nominations and CMA Awards came posthumously. 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. The backlog of the Modern Era overflowing into the already-backlogged Veterans Era is compounding every year, and theyll never induct someone like Maddox Brothers and Rose and Ralph Stanley when you have superstars like Hank Williams Jr. and Tanya Tucker making it to that category still waiting for induction. Im aware of that. By the mid-1980s, slick pop production had been untangled from countrys folk and bluegrass sensibilities. Charles was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn., along with The Judds. The 3 above all formed a unique style of music and stuck with it without resorting to pop-country (all 3 could have put decided not to because they believed in their own music). 5:49 pm. Another overlooked legend is Red Sovine, another being Red Simpson. He again should be in the CMHOF years ago. See the full list of 2022 inducted artists here. Jerry Lee Lewis "We're not gonna be sad today," declared Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs upon inducting fellow Kentuckians Naomi and Wynonna Judd into the Hall. Lets wake up and get this man Earl Thomas Conley inducted very soon, Dave Parsons 'It brings tears to my heart': Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Tanya Tucker remember Naomi Judd. 6:14 am. 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. March 23, 2022 @ 1s. April 21, 2022 @ In 2022, there will be two (2) Hall of Fame Inductees selected: one (1) Artist and one (1) Builder. Linda Ronstadt: Of course it could be easy to cast off Linda Ronstadt as a legitimate candidate for being a country artist who eventually crossed over into pop and rock. Chet Flippo and I had many spirited discussions back in the day, especially about duos. Mike Neal That alone should have put him in. Trigger Personally lots of people that should be on. And Rose Maddox was one of the very first successful women in country music, and opened up the role of women as country entertainers for generations to come.If groups like The Jordanaires and The Sons of the Pioneers are in The Hall, certainly The Maddox Brothers & Rose should be. When he first moved to Nashville, he was so broke that he couldnt even afford the admission fee to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. March 22, 2022 @ You know whats crazy? Lewis joins Sun Records compatriots Cash, Cowboy Jack Clement, Phillips and Elvis Presley in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He may have forgotten to provide a link to that or didnt clarify. Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Joe Galante will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She, along with Crystal Gayle and Tanya Tucker, are the three female artists that should be being considered today. Looking forward to seeing them again in NH this June! 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. By that time, Whitley had been signed to RCA Records by then-Vice President of Nashville Operations Joe Galante. The HOF really needs to at least put pioneer (as in pre-1960) and deceased in the rotating categories (the latter actually was such a category back in the 70s and 80s) because theres so many deserving people who have been ignored for decades and as time goes on the odds go down big time that they will ever get in. robbushblog The 2021 inductees are: Dale Franklin (Leadership Music, The Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage) Ann Tant (Lowery Music Group, RCA Records Atlanta, I wouldnt go back and try to do anything for my career in exchange for that, Black says. I really like the idea of adding an induction category for Pioneers and hope it gets some traction. The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum is just the repository of the CMAs Hall of Fame. June Carter Cash is famous, isnt she ? I was surprised that Clint Black had 22 #1s. 4:20 pm. They need to find some sort of way to engage regular people into paying attention to it again. Trigger Instead, both the nomination process and the induction ceremony are outright secretive, while the wide public is being turned off by the entire process from the oversights in inductees. Founded in 1983, the RRHOF is finally getting around to acknowledged the impact of country performers in popular American music. OK, youve spoke your mind about Coe. A few there I dont think had big enough careers for whatever reason. Its really an injustice to Earls family and fans. Lynn Andersons run was longer than 6 years. While Lewis now joins a select group, he also remains uniquely individual in that company. Shes over due to be inducted in to the CMHOF!! Shania Twain? I want to see Dwight Yoakam and Tim McGraw both inducted. The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new group of inductees for 2022. 7:10 pm. I get wanting to keep it a very exclusive and prestigious club, but its absurd how many people who should obviously be in are still many years away. Thats how humble he was.. 4:20 pm. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Incidentally, Lynns three number one albums spent more time at number one in Billboard than Tammys three or even Lorettas ten. 2:10 pm. So if you never print anything of mine again. An entire article and over 40 comments, but no mention of Anne Murray yet? They were the best duro in Country Music and more than earned the right to be in the Hall of Fame. 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 But with a lack of big hits and not being Nashville based, theyre going to have an uphill battle until the backlog gets cleared. But have been almost completely forgotten now. I would not be the least bit upset if Tanya Tucker got her due. 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. If you listed his accomplishments it would be very apparent that he should already be in the HOF. Theres a former CMF employee who really needs to be considered for the non-performers category and that is the late Bob Pinson. 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. Web2011: Reba, Jean Shepard and songwriter Bobby Braddock are announced as the 2011 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame 2013: Blake Shelton makes a guest appearance on "Malibu Country" as Rebas brother 2022: Reba appears on TalkShopLive to discuss My Chains Are Gone. Moon Mullican is the Jerry Lee Lewis of the western swing era. You would give what the fans and industry want (more people being inducted) while also giving what the Hall wants (keeping the honour exclusive). Jerry Lee has been waiting for years and his many many fans would love to see him get his dues before we all pass away! Ralph Stanley / The Stanley Brothers: Ralph Stanley and The Stanley Brothers continue to be a glaring omission in the ranks of Hall of Fame members. Photos: 7th Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Concert and Induction Ceremony. He reached No. Luckyoldsun Jerry Lee Lewis is a God-fearing rabble-rouser from a Mississippi River town, way down South. Trishas also had five #2 songs, including the country version of How Do I Live, and a total 18 Top 10 hits in the 90s. Have fun. You, apparently, havent bothered to listen to Jerry Lees 1960s and early 70s output on Mercury/Smash Records. John Denver is underappreciated and should be in the Hall. If they dont induct him soon, hes going to end up falling into the backlog of Veteran Era. robbushblog 10:02 am. 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. 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. 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 Keith Whitley Keith Whitley, he said, is the definition of Country Music.. Get ready for a reality where Kenny is a serious contender for Hall of Fame every year, and in a close field. Jimmy Dean is a country music singer, actor, television host, and businessman. March 22, 2022 @ Personally, I would delay the Stanleys one more year, and give that spot to Crystal Gayle. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Rick Rector I hear her & Gilley mentioned a lot along with Tanya & Jerry Lee. Earl had 20 some #1 songs IN A ROW! Johnnie & Jack shouldve been in YEARS ago. March 26, 2022 @ Matt "Mayday" Saracen The crowd in attendance all recited the Psalm in unison with Judd to complete her speech. His signings while there included the Dave Matthews Band, SWV and Wu-Tang Clan. The Judds, Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame By KRISTIN M. HALL May 1, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly. Modern Era Artist Category Keith Whitley Most Country Music Hall of Fame careers are marked by their longevity. Non-Performer Category Joe Galante When then RCA Records transferred Joe Galante from New York to its Nashville office in 1974, he never imagined hed still be in Music City 49 years later. May 18, 2022 @ She definitely deserves in before others listed in article. Its the timeless work of Ukrainian refugee turned Western clothier Nudie Cohn. 11:06 am. Rock & roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted in the Veteran category, neotraditionalist Keith Whitley will join the Hall in the Modern category, and former RCA Records executive will become a member in the Nonperforming category. Depends on which list you look at. This is only for fans who are guessing. There are a lot of artists whod like to beat on him, starting with Merle (no longe with us) and Tim McGraw. Oslin, Carrie Underwood, Keith Whitley, Chris Young and others. April 14, 2022 @ For way too long, modern country singers who have sold lots of records but who have not founded whole genres or made a unique style of music associated with them popular have gone in. In my opinion, the CMHoF needs to release a shortlist of 10 or so nominees like the Rock Hall does. March 23, 2022 @ The CMHOF does have current displays in the museum for Breland and Brittney Spencer, who havent even released full length albums. CountryFan Now that Dolly Parton is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it may be Willie Nelson's turn to be inducted. March 22, 2022 @ They deserve to be there. So many accomplishments, and multi million record sales. More importantly, the CMF/CMHoFs vast 78 rpm collection is the result of decades of Pinsons passion for collecting and preserving the early decades of recorded commercial country music. Do what ever the hell you want, you print other comments like sir honkey shit face. Earl Thomas Conley deserves a place in the Hall of Fame. I very much like and support the artist combo you have put together and I want both of them to get in. Tanya was so huge in the 90s she could qualify for Modern Era as much as veteran. April 2, 2022 @ But Im here, I love you, I couldnt have done it without you.. Growing up in the 90s, Tim McGraw was the artist who really introduced me into the country music world and Ive always been a huge fan of his. March 23, 2022 @ 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. 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. In only four years, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc. Trigger CeeCeeBee 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. 5:07 am. April 13, 2022 @ The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. In 1986, ETC was credited with breaking down country music barriers in his duet with pop/R&B singer Anita Pointer of the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters. Its been a while coming, says Lewis, 86. 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. Yeah I was attempting to be sarcastic in that comment. The 2022 Induction Ceremony will be airing on television and live-streamed online on channels such as CBS, ABC, and the CMA channel, as well as platforms like YouTube, Jim. The 2022 inductees will be announced by Brooks & Dunn on Tuesday May 17th. April 30, 2022 @ 4:56 pm. The little boy from Ferriday, LA listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought hed be in a Hall amongst them. Im going to head way out into left field and say Asleep at the Wheel deserves recognition. Bruce Jones If the hall were based on sales and radio airplay alone, there would be a different argument here on who was worthy. The Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle need to be inducted. GENE WATSON only gets a mention. This is a page about trying to guess at who will be inducted. (Johnny Paycheck Petition). 10:05 am. My style of Country Music is just me, Lewis told the Associated Press in 2017. No disrespect to the Maddox Brothers & Rose but Dons passing might mean they are not eligible this year. I miss it.. Much of Nudie Cohns work is already in the Hall of Fame, including the Pontiac Bonneville convertible with the pistol door handles and rifle sidebars designed for Webb Pierce. Your email address will not be published. The Country Music Hall of Fame just announced its newest members on Tuesday, May 17, 2020. 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. I really feel we are at the point that Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase will be considered. March 25, 2022 @ Stonewall Jackson and Freddie Hart were also top stars and they lived into their nineties which gave the HOF many chances to elect them while among the living but hardcore country acts like those guys have rarely been elected in the last decade. Keith Whitley I brought up Fargo simply off the Tanya suggestion. They returned him to the radio with songs like Another Place Another Time and Whats Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me). That may have seemed like a radical idea given Lewis wild-man reputation, but it also fit the moment. 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). Steve Wariner 7:09 pm. April 12, 2022 @ Ive been thinking about this Legacy category idea that was mentioned. Johnny Paycheck and David Allan Coe: These names come up every year from hard country fans, and are names regularly held up as evidence of the Hall of Fames illegitimacy. It is the pinnacle of my career and something unexpected to happen. 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