Comments on: Who the Country Music Hall of Fame Should Induct Next

By: Dave from Mass.

Dave from Mass. — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:24:11 +0000

In my opinion, Connie Smith should definitely go in, and soon. What a beautiful star and what a singer! Hank Williams, Jr. is ready for his spotlight, too; his presence has been so strong for so long. I do think the Hall should really be for truly outstanding country greats, the ones who should be in books referencing country music, and that group should certainly include Carter and Ralph. Gram Parsons was great, but he should be in the Rock Hall (that place is very short-sighted, it seems). George Strait should be a shoo-in some day, but I think some of the folks mentioned in this discussion don’t rise to the level of necessary inclusion. Being named to the Hall is a supreme career achievement and lasting honor, and care should be taken to keep the standard high.

By: Lynette

Lynette — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:23:38 +0000

The shunning of Dottie West is a disgrace, her election i hope will come in 2011 and it would be great to see jean shepard be put in now that ferlin has gone in.

But next year it will probaly be the likes of reba and randy going in, just wish the people that made country music would be recognised.

By: t.scott

t.scott — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:18:08 +0000

I wouldn’t have considered NGBD until they were mentioned.
I listened to the original “Circle” album thousands of times.I was aware of Doc Watson,Merle Travis,Mother Maybelle,et.al.,but that album made them seem like old friends.

The music after that,while not earth shattering,was definitely country.

Many of the artists in the hall are less well known,even in there time.

By: Waddy

Waddy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:57:28 +0000

Further to RLM’s comment, how about Doc Watson?

By: RLM

RLM — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:07:31 +0000

There are lots of good names mentioned here, but I for one would like to make a case for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Some might say that they are more rock and roll than country, but with a 43 year history (and counting) they are very deserving.
“Will the Circle be Unbroken” brought traditional country and bluegrass music to a new generation.
As a teenager in the 70’s that album introduced me to Hank Williams, Roy Acuff, Doc Watson, Vassar Clements, Jimmy Martin, and Mother Maybelle.
NGDB had a great run on country radio in the 80’s, and they have even poked fun at themselves in the song Partners Brothers and Friends with the line
“Is it folk, or rock, or country, seems like everybody cares but us”
When I walked into the Hall for the first time and saw the words “Will the Circle be Unbroken” above me I got chills. I would love to see the NGDB receive their due with a very deserving plaque in the hall

By: Waddy

Waddy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:10:56 +0000

I have long liked Stonewall Jackson’s music, but I’m not convinced that he’s HoF material. Johnny Horton seems a stronger candidate.

By: Larry L Stout

Larry L Stout — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:36:07 +0000

I agree with Samuel about Stonewall Jackson and Johnny Horton. Both are l-o-n-g overdue. But it is all about ratings now and money. The CMA is all political. The current so-called country music fans have no idea who either of these are … so why bother with them? And because of Stonewall’s law suit against the Grand Ole Opry a few years back, he is blackballed now. Same is true for Skeeter Davis. She also didn’t go along with the system so they turned against her. Jean Shepard also belongs in as does artists from the ’40s such as Lulu Belle and Scotty. The CMA is a joke.

By: Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:25:13 +0000

Without a doubt Stonewall Jackson and Johnny Horton should be inducted as soon as possible. I can tell you it is a crime that each doesn’t have a plaque on the wall.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:53:33 +0000

This is so obvious to me: Induct DWIGHT YOAKAM, please!! He’s my favorite country music artist. Great songwriter, singer, performer who gets better and better! Has anybody else seen him play a show lately? Simply amazing for 53 years of age. He’s influenced many other artists and was highly regarded by legends like Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. He’s not a traditional crooner, but is very creative, edgy and unique. One of the few who breaks boundaries and keeps it Country. DWIGHT, DWIGHT, DWIGHT!!!!

By: Larry L Stout

Larry L Stout — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:39:04 +0000

Skeeter Davis is long overdue. She took Country Music to the world with “The End of the World” in 1963. First on the Country Charts in 1953 as half of the Davis Sisters with “I Forgot More” that was #1 Country and Top 20 Pop. Nominated 5 times for Grammy from 1959 to 1972. ONLY female to be nominated in C&W catagory from 1958 to 1963 when there was no separate category for women .. and not for “The End of the World” but for “Set Him Free” in 1959, her first Country Solo top 10. But sadly forgotten when the history books are written about the “girl” singers of country music. She was labeled “pop.” It was alright for Patsy Cline to cross over but not Skeeter.