Veteran country music stars Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams have been announced as the newest members of the highly coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association is recognizing the quartet for their contribution to country music.
Dean and Husky will be both inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category due to a tie in the voting. Williams will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist, while Sherrill, a record producer and arranger, will be welcomed in the Non-Performer category.
Cma Chairman of the Board of Directors Steve Moore said, "These four gentleman broadened Country Music immensely with their talents, exposing millions of fans around the world to our format."
"Their contributions to the genre and to popular culture are immeasurable, and we are proud to award them the highest honor in Country Music."...
Dean and Husky will be both inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category due to a tie in the voting. Williams will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist, while Sherrill, a record producer and arranger, will be welcomed in the Non-Performer category.
Cma Chairman of the Board of Directors Steve Moore said, "These four gentleman broadened Country Music immensely with their talents, exposing millions of fans around the world to our format."
"Their contributions to the genre and to popular culture are immeasurable, and we are proud to award them the highest honor in Country Music."...
- 2/23/2010
- icelebz.com
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