The Country Music Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees

The 2016 inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame were announced today. Here’s a look at who will be enshrined in the Hall.

The Country Music Hall of Fame

The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced their 2016 inductees. The three lucky artists are Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Rogers, and Reba McEntire. All three artists have been extremely successful in their careers and have made a huge impact on country music.

The Inductees

The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees for 2016 were first announced in early May, with the official ceremony taking place on October 16. The three living artists who will be inducted are Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle and Ricky Skaggs. All three artists have been influential in country music, with Lynn and Gayle being pioneers for female artists in the genre and Skaggs being a highly respected musician and record producer. The late Hank Williams Jr. will also be inducted, as will the late Jean Shepard.

The Awards

The Country Music Hall of Fame Awards are held every year to honor artists who have made significant contributions to the genre of country music. The Awards are voted on by a select group of industry insiders, and the winners are inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Nashville, Tennessee.

This year’s inductees are:
-Alan Jackson
-John Anderson
-Eddie Arnold
-Emmylou Harris

For more information on these artists and the Country Music Hall of Fame, please visit our website at www.cmhof.com.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced the 2016 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 2016 inductees are Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams Jr., and Jerry Reed.

The Exhibits

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the preservation of country music and its history. The museum has exhibits on the history of country music, the people who have made it, and the performers who continue to keep it alive.

The museum also has a library and research center that is open to the public. The library houses a collection of over 1,000 hours of historic recordings, as well as a wealth of books, magazines, photos, and other materials on country music.

The Museum Store

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store is the official retail provider for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The store offers a wide array of merchandise related to country music, the museum, and its programs. Items include books, CDs, DVDs, apparel, toys, instruments, and more.

The Country Music Hall of Fame Foundation

This year, the Country Music Hall of Fame inducted three artists: Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, and Merle Haggard. Keith Urban is a well-known country music artist who has won numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards. Brooks & Dunn is a country music duo that has also won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Merle Haggard was a country music singer, songwriter, and musician who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.

The Grants

The Country Music Hall of Fame Foundation was created in 1964 as the Country Music Foundation. Its original mission was educational, and it fulfilled that role by operating The Museum of the Musical American South, an interactive museum that at the time was located on Music Row in Nashville. In 1993, the foundation expanded its scope to include educational outreach programs nationwide, and changed its name to the Country Music Hall of Fame Foundation. Since then, the foundation has awarded more than $14 million in grants to nearly 1,000 individuals and organizations in all 50 states.

The foundation’s Grant Program is designed to assist individuals and organizations with projects that further the understanding and appreciation of country music and its history. The program offers two types of grants: research grants and presentation grants. Research grants are for projects that result in a publication or other significant work about country music or a related field, such as Americana or bluegrass music. Presentation grants are for projects that bring country music to a wider audience through performances, exhibit curation, or educational programs.

Both research and presentation grant recipients are required to share their findings with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum through presentations, lectures, performances, or other means.

The Scholarships

The Country Music Hall of Fame Foundation provides scholarships to students enrolled in college-level courses of study related to the history and business of country music. Scholarships are also available for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in country music journalism.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Educational Programs

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s educational programs seek to engage, inspire, and educate the public about the enduring history and cultural significance of country music. The programs are designed to deepen the understanding and appreciation of country music and its impact on American culture and society. Through these programs, the museum strives to provide an educational experience that is enjoyable, informative, and entertaining.

The programs

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s educational programs seek to engage, inspire, and educate people about the history and significance of country music. These programs include exhibits, performances, workshops, and more.

The students

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum strives to be the world’s top destination for country music fans, and one way we do that is by offering a variety of educational programs for students of all ages. Our programs are designed to enhance the learning experience by providing opportunities for hands-on exploration and by connecting students to the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and performances.

Programs are offered throughout the year, both on-site and off-site, and they range from workshops and lectures to performances and drop-in artmaking. We also offer distance learning opportunities for schools and organizations that are unable to visit the museum in person. These programs are conducted via videoconference or teleconference and give students the chance to interact with museum educators from anywhere in the world.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences that capture the imaginations of young people, inspire lifelong learning, and promote an understanding and appreciation of country music’s rich history and enduring popularity.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Research Library and Archives

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Research Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee, is the world’s largest repository of country music materials. The library houses more than 3.5 million items, including recordings, publications, photographs, instruments, stage costumes, and other artifacts. The 2016 Inductees are:

The Library

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Research Library and Archives are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for members or with Museum admission Tickets for the general public are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65+, $6 for kids 6-18, and free for 5 and under and Museum members.

The Library is home to more than 500,000 items, including books, magazines, photographs, recordings, songbooks, artist files, business papers, film scripts, computer databases, and much more. The staff is eager to help patrons locate whatever they need whether it be information on a specific artist or topic or just good reading on country music history.

The Archives hold more than 2 million artifacts dating from the 1790s to the present day. These include such treasures as handwritten manuscripts by Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers; performance costumes worn by Patsy Cline and Shania Twain; cars owned by Ernest Tubb and Tammy Wynette; gold records honoring Brenda Lee, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift; vintage instruments played by Chet Atkins and Johnny Cash; stage backdrops designed for Patsy Cline; original artworks by Dolly Parton and Roger Miller; political campaign materials from Harold Sheepdog’s 1992 presidential run; and so much more.

The Archives

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s Research Library and Archives serves the materials needs of the institution, its patrons, and the general public. It is responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and maintenance of the institution’s collections of books, periodicals, manuscripts, audio recordings, video recordings, photographs, and other research materials. The Library also maintains an oral history program that captures the recollections of country music practitioners.