This morning, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum revealed its list of 12 inductees that will become members of the prestigious organization. Among the 12 inductees include hard rock band BLACK STONE CHERRY (Edmonton), gospel music singer-songwriter RODNEY GRIFFIN (Mt. Vernon), honky-tonk bar and performer BOBBY MACKEY (Wilder), multi-instrumentalists PAUL MARTIN (Winchester) and JIMMY MATTINGLY (Leitchfield), world renowned bluegrass and Appalachian performers THE MCLAIN FAMILY BAND (Berea), sound engineer BILLY MOORE (Paint Lick), owner of Nashville’s famed honky-tonk bars Legend’s Corner, The Stage, and Second Fiddle RUBLE SANDERSON (Mayfield), multi-genre singer-songwriter turned producer and actor, STURGILL SIMPSON (Jackson & Versailles), radio personality KARL SHANNON (Valley Station), country and bluegrass singer-songwriter CHARLIE SIZEMORE (Puncheon Creek), and pure honky-tonk country singer GARY STEWART (Jenkins).
Every two years, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Board of Directors go through the selection process to determine the Inductee Class. For the 2024 class, the Board reviewed over 130 different nominees over a year’s time. Final selection was made in November and throughout the last few months, each Inductee was presented
with a surprise announcement. Announcements included on stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Renfro Valley, Mountain Arts Center, SPBGMA Conference, WSM, and WFKY radio stations, among others. “For 2024, the Board of Directors strived to have a more diverse class than before,” according to Executive Director, Jessica Blankenship. “Nominations are received via a submission letter or nomination form. The Board reviews them and ensures they are from Kentucky, participated in the music industry in a National and/or international capacity. They should also shine a positive light onto Kentucky Music. All forms of music are considered, as well as different positions – from singer, songwriter, band member, road crew, business individual, and more.”
The public is invited to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. It will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center at 7:00 PM. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, March 1st at 10:00 AM via www.renfrovalley.com.
PRESALE OPPORTUNITY: For the first 100 people that donate $100 to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, you will receive a presale passcode to purchase up to 2 tickets on Thursday. Ticket price ($75 each) is in addition to the donation. To donate, please email kentuckymusichalloffame@gmail.com for details. Donation must be made by Wednesday, February 28th at 5:00 PM. Presale code will be emailed Thursday morning with presale at 10:00 AM EST. Maximum of 2 tickets per person on pre-sale only.
For more information on the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, you may visit www.kentuckymusichalloffame.com. The Museum is conveniently located off I-75 at Exit 62 and is open daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It contains over 16,000 square feet of music memorabilia on display, gift shop, event performance space, and more. Donations are accepted in preservation efforts and music education by contacting Jessica at 606-256-1000.