Comments on: The CMA Awards Continue to Snub the Hall of Fame Inductees http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/ The latest country music news and reviews. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:46:21 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tommie Bryant http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-73199 Tommie Bryant Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:39:51 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-73199 ONE YEAR LATER/2008- Same old, same old. Hall of Fame Inductees getting the cold shoulder again. The Statler Brothers for heaven's sake! Emmy Lou! Tom T. Hall! The late Pop Stoneman. All of the "living" acts should/would be as asset to ANY show's line-up! But, noooo........ ONE YEAR LATER/2008- Same old, same old. Hall of Fame Inductees getting the cold shoulder again. The Statler Brothers for heaven’s sake! Emmy Lou! Tom T. Hall! The late Pop Stoneman. All of the “living” acts should/would be as asset to ANY show’s line-up! But, noooo……..

]]> By: Tommie Bryant http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-73198 Tommie Bryant Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:36:04 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-73198 ONE YEAR LATER - Same old, same old. Hall of Fame Inductees getting the cold shoulder again! The Statler Brothers for Heaven sakes! EmmY Lou! Tom T. Hall! The late Pop Stoneman. All of the living acts would be an asset to any show's line-up! But nooooooo ONE YEAR LATER – Same old, same old. Hall of Fame Inductees getting the cold shoulder again! The Statler Brothers for Heaven sakes! EmmY Lou! Tom T. Hall! The late Pop Stoneman. All of the living acts would be an asset to any show’s line-up! But nooooooo

]]> By: Susan http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-55385 Susan Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:27:09 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-55385 Just another sign at the loss of respect for the Inductees. Such a shame. Another is the delay in doing a catch-up induction to give those deserving their rightful place before shoving in all of the newer ones. It's just not how you're supposed to treat the ones that made Nashville "The Music City". Just another sign at the loss of respect for the Inductees. Such a shame. Another is the delay in doing a catch-up induction to give those deserving their rightful place before shoving in all of the newer ones. It’s just not how you’re supposed to treat the ones that made Nashville “The Music City”.

]]> By: Mary Lou http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32122 Mary Lou Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:30:22 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32122 I am very disappointed in the decision to omit the recognition of these wonderful country artists on the awards show. They could easily cut a couple of performances to give them the acknowledgement they so richly deserve. The people who are inducted each year may not be what the radio is playing every day, but they have all contribulted greatly to the history of country music, and continue to do so. Maybe the people/or persons being inducted is someone that we don't know, but does that mean we forget them. Rascal Flatts is one of my favorite groups, but two performances by them is not necessary. Someday they will be the ones being inducted, and some other band will be getting radio time. At that time, I hope they get the proper recognition also. I'm tired of seeing the people who have given so much to country music be ignored, while the stars who are selling the most records, and are currently hot on the charts get more than enough attention. Please, let's take a few moments to give proper respect to these awesome talents, and not ignore their important moment in favor of a few minutes of the current favorites. I am very disappointed in the decision to omit the recognition of these wonderful country artists on the awards show. They could easily cut a couple of performances to give them the acknowledgement they so richly deserve. The people who are inducted each year may not be what the radio is playing every day, but they have all contribulted greatly to the history of country music, and continue to do so. Maybe the people/or persons being inducted is someone that we don’t know, but does that mean we forget them. Rascal Flatts is one of my favorite groups, but two performances by them is not necessary. Someday they will be the ones being inducted, and some other band will be getting radio time. At that time, I hope they get the proper recognition also. I’m tired of seeing the people who have given so much to country music be ignored, while the stars who are selling the most records, and are currently hot on the charts get more than enough attention. Please, let’s take a few moments to give proper respect to these awesome talents, and not ignore their important moment in favor of a few minutes of the current favorites.

]]> By: Paul W Dennis http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32093 Paul W Dennis Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:05:53 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32093 There was a time when the two highlights of the CMA Awards were the Entertainer of the Year presentation and the announcement of the new HOF inductee. This began to change when radio stations switched to playing only music available on CD, and would not accept requests for past hits unless they were available on CD. Since it took many years for most of the Country oldies to become available on CD (actually 10+ years), an entire audience grew up with no exposure to the great artists of the past It doesn't surprise me that much of the audience views crsp like Rascal Flatts and the Eagles as being country - they had no audible reference point to show otherwise. It's their loss There was a time when the two highlights of the CMA Awards were the Entertainer of the Year presentation and the announcement of the new HOF inductee. This began to change when radio stations switched to playing only music available on CD, and would not accept requests for past hits unless they were available on CD. Since it took many years for most of the Country oldies to become available on CD (actually 10+ years), an entire audience grew up with no exposure to the great artists of the past

It doesn’t surprise me that much of the audience views crsp like Rascal Flatts and the Eagles as being country – they had no audible reference point to show otherwise. It’s their loss

]]> By: Brenda http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32074 Brenda Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:51:07 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32074 I was so disappointed when I heard they wouldn't be honored on the show. It's one of the moments that I always look forward to - I love the history of country music and all those who contributed to it. Things started going downhill with the Hall of Fame honorees a few years ago when Alabama was shown unbelievable disrespect when their speeches were cut off. I know, that's a network thing but it was still disrespectful. Is it possible that CMT or GAC could start airing the actual induction ceremony in the same way that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is aired. I was so disappointed when I heard they wouldn’t be honored on the show. It’s one of the moments that I always look forward to – I love the history of country music and all those who contributed to it. Things started going downhill with the Hall of Fame honorees a few years ago when Alabama was shown unbelievable disrespect when their speeches were cut off. I know, that’s a network thing but it was still disrespectful. Is it possible that CMT or GAC could start airing the actual induction ceremony in the same way that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is aired.

]]> By: Valerie http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32073 Valerie Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:49:53 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-32073 The CMA Show is THREE HOURS long, mostly performances. Personally I wouldn't care if they cut out a few performances in order to make room to honor the HOF inductees. And WHY does Rascal Flatts have the 'honor' of getting to perform TWICE on the show when there are so many others who would be honored to be able to perform, even once? Like was mentioned in the article, Vince Gill is up for two awards, plus he's one of the HOF inductees, but yet he's being totally ignored by the CMA...he won't be honored along with the other HOF inductees and he's not on the list of performers, either...all this after he gave so many years to hosting the show. The CMA Show is THREE HOURS long, mostly performances. Personally I wouldn’t care if they cut out a few performances in order to make room to honor the HOF inductees. And WHY does Rascal Flatts have the ‘honor’ of getting to perform TWICE on the show when there are so many others who would be honored to be able to perform, even once? Like was mentioned in the article, Vince Gill is up for two awards, plus he’s one of the HOF inductees, but yet he’s being totally ignored by the CMA…he won’t be honored along with the other HOF inductees and he’s not on the list of performers, either…all this after he gave so many years to hosting the show.

]]> By: Matt C. http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31949 Matt C. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:46:06 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31949 Brady, you raise another worthy aspect of the issue. When I was first getting in to country music, I watched the CMA Awards and I had never heard of the Hall of Fame inductees. I discovered their music through the exposure that they were given on the awards show and this was some of my first exposure to traditional country music. While I think that most of the CMA television audience couldn't care less about the CMHOF inductees, those new fans that might be receptive to traditional country music lose a valuable chance to discover the music's history. Brady, you raise another worthy aspect of the issue. When I was first getting in to country music, I watched the CMA Awards and I had never heard of the Hall of Fame inductees. I discovered their music through the exposure that they were given on the awards show and this was some of my first exposure to traditional country music. While I think that most of the CMA television audience couldn’t care less about the CMHOF inductees, those new fans that might be receptive to traditional country music lose a valuable chance to discover the music’s history.

]]> By: C. Eric Banister http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31924 C. Eric Banister Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:39:15 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31924 The CMA could borrow from the Grammy's and pair each of the inductees up with a star to present an award. Just before they read the nominees have the star congratulate the inductee and list a few accomplishments. It wouldn't take that much time and it would recognize the inductees and tie it in with the awards show. The CMA could borrow from the Grammy’s and pair each of the inductees up with a star to present an award. Just before they read the nominees have the star congratulate the inductee and list a few accomplishments. It wouldn’t take that much time and it would recognize the inductees and tie it in with the awards show.

]]> By: Brady Vercher http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31898 Brady Vercher Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:12:03 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/the-cma-awards-continue-to-snub-the-hall-of-fame-inductees/#comment-31898 I think they're getting shafted because I think the reasons the CMA has given are dishonest and selfish. I have no problems with the official induction ceremony being a separate function and do think it's a great idea to better honor the inductees, but why is it a good idea to completely exclude them from the broadcasted award ceremony and not even mention them? I don't see why it has to be one or the other and not both. And what's the message being sent if the CMA doesn't consider members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as being representative of country music? The desire to appeal to a younger audience and the attempt to receive higher ratings is the motivating factor, rather than honoring the most deserving. Sure, it may be an idealistic thought, but what's to keep country from losing its identity when rating become the only goal? I think they’re getting shafted because I think the reasons the CMA has given are dishonest and selfish. I have no problems with the official induction ceremony being a separate function and do think it’s a great idea to better honor the inductees, but why is it a good idea to completely exclude them from the broadcasted award ceremony and not even mention them? I don’t see why it has to be one or the other and not both. And what’s the message being sent if the CMA doesn’t consider members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as being representative of country music? The desire to appeal to a younger audience and the attempt to receive higher ratings is the motivating factor, rather than honoring the most deserving. Sure, it may be an idealistic thought, but what’s to keep country from losing its identity when rating become the only goal?

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