Hall of Fame Induction

CMA's Country Music Hall of Fame

CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the format with Country Music’s highest honor. Inductees are chosen by CMA’s Hall of Fame Panels of Electors, which consist of anonymous voters appointed by the CMA Board of Directors. As of 2010, there are currently 112 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Members are inducted at a special Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the Ford Theater. During the Medallion Ceremony, friends and colleagues pay tribute to each inductee through words and song. The inductee's bronze plaque is unveiled that will be on display in the Museum's rotunda.

Hall of Fame MembersView all of the legends that have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the format.

Watch the induction announcement

Congratulations to the 2012 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees: Garth Brooks, Connie Smith and Hargus "Pig" Robbins.

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