2002 Inductee

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Tom T. Hall Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, Author. One of eight children, Hall began playing at age 10. His early musical and deejay work […]

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee The Osborne Brothers Mandolin, Banjo, Bluegrass Songwriters and Singers. Invented the “High Lead Trio” style of Bluegrass music. From 1956-59, they played the

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Rosemary Clooney Pop, Jazz, Blues Singer of film and radio. Began her career at age 13, singing with her sister Betty on Cincinnati

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Red Foley An outstanding vocal talent in Country, Gospel and Pop music, Foley was one of the most versatile performers of all time.

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Merle Travis Guitar Stylist, Singer, Songwriter. The son of a tobacco farmer and coal miner, he got his start in 1935 when he

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Loretta Lynn Country Singer, Songwriter, Trail Blazer. One of the most admired women of her generation, Loretta Lynn has become one of country

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee John Lair Radio Pioneer, Folklorist, Writer, Entrepreneur and Founder Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Lair was instrumental in discovering and developing the talents of

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee Jean Ritchie Mountain Dulcimer Performer, Folk Singer, Songwriter. Jean Ritchie was the youngest of 14 children from a well-known family of traditional singers.