Country Music Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductees
On Tuesday (4-22) the Country Music Hall of Fame announced their 2014 inductees in a press conference held in the Country Music Hall of Fame rotunda. Kix Brooks hosted the event.
The first inductee announced by recent inductee Bobby Bare was Hank Cochran, inducted as a songwriter. Jo Walker Meador announced the inductee in the Veteran’s Era as Mac Wiseman. And Hunter Hayes announced Ronnie Milsap as the Modern Era inductee.
2014 Country Music Hall of Fame Picks & Prognostications
The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees are selected through a committee process appointed by the Country Music Association, or CMA. Since 2010, the selection process has been split up into three categories. 1) Modern Era (eligible for induction 20 years after they first achieve “national prominence”). 2) Veterans Era (eligible for induction 45 years after they first achieve “national prominence”). 3) Non-Performer, Songwriter, and Recording and/or Touring Musician active prior to 1980 (rotates every 3 years). In 2014, a songwriter was up for the distinction.
Hank Cochran – Songwriter
Hank Cochran was one of the most successful, prolific, and critically-acclaimed songwriters country music has ever seen. This Mississippi native that was born in 1935 and died in 2010 wrote successful and touching songs in virtually every era of country music’s history. Patsy Cline and Eddy Arnold recorded Hank Cochran songs. George Jones and Merle Haggard recorded Hank Cochran Songs. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings recorded Hank Cochran songs. Reba McEntire and George Strait recorded Hank Cochran songs. And so did Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn, all the way up to artists of today like Brad Paisley, and Jamey Johnson, who recorded an entire album’s worth of Hank Cochran songs in 2012.
Cochran was a sickly child that spent time in orphanages growing up after his parents divorced. After working with his hands for years and living in California, Cochran found his way to Nashville where he wrote the iconic tune “I Fall To Pieces” with Harlan Howard, and made famous by Patsy Cline. It was all downhill for Hank from there. Patsy also recorded Cochran’s “She’s Got You”, Ray Price and Eddy Arnold cut “Make The World Go Away”, Mickey Gilley and Ronnie Milsap cut “That’s All That Matters”, and many years later, George Strait would sing “Ocean Front Property”.
Though Cochran is mostly revered as a songwriter, he did have his own successful performing career as well. Between 1962 and 1980, Cochran cut his own singles and had some moderate chart success. But his biggest song only reached #20 with “Sally Was A Good Old Girl”. Cochran was always more of a songwriter than a performer, but he defined that vital behind-the-scenes role for generations, and sets the standard for songwriters still in place today.
Inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame back in 1974, Hank Cochran’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame is very well-deserved.
Ronnie Milsap – Modern Era
A blind piano from Robbinsville, North Carolina, the 71-year-old Milsap became one of the most commercially-successful artists country music has ever seen in the 70’s and 80’s. Ronnie amassed an incredible forty #1 hits—a number that has only been outmatched by the greats George Strait and Conway Twitty. Fusing pop, rock, and blue-eyed soul elements into his country style, Milsap became incredibly successful as a crossover artist, and holds the distinction right beside artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, and Hall of Famer Hargus “Pig” Robbins as being considered one of the most successful piano players in this history of country music.
Rendered sightless when he was a small child, he was abandoned by his mother, and raised by his grandparents in the Smoky Mountains. At the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, NC, Milsap’s musical talents were quickly discovered and he began to be taught classical piano. He formed a rock band in high school, went to college on a music scholarship, and dropped out to pursue music full time, finding his first major gig playing piano for J.J. Cale. Charley Pride saw Milsap playing one night at the Whiskey A-Go-Go, and convinced Milsap to move to Nashville and pursue country music. But Milsap’s rock roots never completely left him. Opening for Pride and playing songs from some of country’s greatest songwriters like Kris Kristofferson and Don Gibson, Milsap went on to be awarded six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association Awards, including his 1977 wins for both Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Ronnie Milsap’s success from crossover appeal has been though to be the reason this distinction has eluded him for so long. But with such an impressive list of accolades, it is hard to argue with his induction. Ronnie Milsap remains an active performer today, releasing his latest album Summer Number Seventeen in March.
Mac Wiseman – Veterans Era
Known affectionately as “The Voice with a Heart”, the 88-year-old Wiseman was a cult bluegrass singer, songwriter, guitar and bass player, but is known best as a man behind-the-scenes as a seminal member of the CMA. Wiseman played with both Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, played in Bill Monroe’s legendary backing band, The Bluegrass Boys, and is an inductee to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 1993.
Mac Wiseman was first made famous by recording “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”. The song’s success moved Wiseman’s carrer more into the direction of country music and away from bluegrass, and he signed with Dot Records in 1957, before moving to Capitol in 1962. In 1969 he moved to Nashville and signed with RCA Victor. Later in life he once again gravitated back to bluegrass and became a big mover and shaker in the CMA organization.
April 22, 2014 @ 8:47 am
Ronnie Milsap’s faux country music is awful.
I vacillate between Comcast’s Classic Country and Classic Rock stations in the morning when I am getting ready for work, and I always switch to Classic Rock whenever Classic Country plays a Ronnie Milsap song.
Ronnie started out as a pop singer.
His first song was “Denver” and I bought the 45 and put it on my jukebox.
He played Memphis quite a bit and my parents would have him sit at their table during breaks.
Like Kenny Rogers at that approximate point in time, Ronnie switched to pop/A.M. radio country music.
I admire what he has done and the obstacles he has overcome.
His music is just way too country pop for me.
April 22, 2014 @ 8:55 am
I was listening to the live stream of this and as the woman was describing Mac Wiseman I felt for sure she was getting ready to announce Ricky Skaggs.
Wiseman is definitely a head scratcher here as I’d never even heard of him before. Good on him though, he was at the announcement and seemed pretty with it and healthy. It’s great that he’ll get to enjoy this honor and any other recognition that might come from it.
April 22, 2014 @ 8:58 am
Knee-jerk thoughts:
Hank Cochran: An excellent pick, was the best pick for the songwriter distinction, and it is well-deserved.
Ronnie Milsap: Though saddled with all of his “crossover” success, has been penalized for years by not getting in until now. His commercial success is undeniable, and he was bound to get in eventually.
Mac Wiseman: Though I am a HUGE fan of Mac Wiseman and many of his novelty songs, and his work in bluegrass, this is the CMA anointing one of their own over probably more worthy names. I do think Mac Wiseman should have been considered for the Hall eventually, and it is good he got to enjoy it while he is still around. But there were many other artists that deserved this distinction sooner. Ralph Stanley is a perfect example of someone who contributed much more to bluegrass, but is not in. I fear it was all of Mac’s work with the CMA that allowed him this distinction over others. At the same time, you can’t complain about it too much, because Mac is deserving, and has given tons to country music in his career.
Overall, this isn’t a very “exciting” induction. These are three names that are not going to get the public going crazy. Alan Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Randy Travis, Hank Jr. would have all been names that would have made more buzz and carried more star power to help the Hall promote their expansion. There was also thoughts that the CMA might put in more inductees to parallel the expansion, and that did not happen. This announcement still leaves a lot of worthy names on the outside looking in.
April 22, 2014 @ 12:41 pm
Any thoughts on why they so limit the number of inductees? Kinda shocked that Ralph Stanley and Jerry Lee Lewis are not in. Makes it seem like country has some weird self-loathing tendencies or some unknown Catch-22 clause. And any thoughts on the odds for a saint of a guy like Chris Hillman ever getting in?
April 22, 2014 @ 1:12 pm
I have always been a big proponent of the Hall of Fame’s stance that less is more. The reason the Rock Hall is such a joke is because they let anyone and everyone in. The fact that the Country Hall is such a hard get is what makes it so prestigious.
However, in some respects this class plays right into the hand of the Country Hall critics. The problem with the Country Hall if there is one is that there’s names on the outside looking in that shouldn’t be. The rationale is you can always induct these people, but you can never kick anyone out. But the backlog is the ammunition of the Hall’s critics.
NOBODY was calling the Country Music Hall of Fame illegitimate because Mac Wiseman wasn’t in it. However you have many people saying this about Alan Jackson, Tompall Glaser, Maddox Brothers & Rose, The Browns, Jerry Reed, etc. etc. I’m not saying Mac shouldn’t have gone in. I love Mac Wiseman, but there were many other people who should have gone before. And seeing how Mac was such a big player with the CMA, it’s only going to add fuel to the fire that it was a “who you know” vote to get him in. Now instead of being 3 or 4 behind with clearly-eligible inductees, the Country Hall is now 4 or 5 behind.
If it was me making the decision, I would have put Ronnie Milsap in as a veteran (which he really is), not a modern, put in Alan Jackson as the modern, and then of course Hank Cochran. Actually if it was my vote, I would have also put in Jerry Reed and Maddox Brothers & Rose and let the rest wait, but working with what they had to work with, that is how I would have handled that. Ronnie was going to get in.
I think Gram would have to get in before Chris Hillman, though I would have thought Ralph Stanley needed to get in before Mac Wiseman, so who knows.
March 26, 2015 @ 12:01 pm
Mac Wiseman should not have to wait his turn for Allen Jackson or nobody else, If you know anything about music then you would know Mac’s track record, So no Mac don’t have to take a back seat for nobody, Now or ever
April 22, 2014 @ 2:18 pm
Jerry Lee Lewis’ country music is much better than his rockabilly songs.
He is generally known as the guy banging the piano from every direction with every body part at breakneck speed, but when he slows down to sing country music, he does it in a very heartfelt and soulfull way.
April 22, 2014 @ 8:59 am
Um, Ronnie Milsap singing “That Girl Who Waits on Tables” or “Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me”…. Doesn’t get more country than that!!
April 22, 2014 @ 9:10 am
I’ve listened to Ronnie Milsap recall his roots in the Church. He knows how to move a crowd like an anointed preacher. “Can I get a witness”.
April 22, 2014 @ 9:10 am
I’m stunned that Alan Jackson isn’t in yet when you consider the age and career point that both Vince Gill and Garth Brooks were at when inducted. Still plenty of time and he’ll get in but I think he should be in by now.
They really are starting to get a backlog of worthy candidates again. They need another big class to catch up I think.
April 22, 2014 @ 9:16 am
I think Milsap deserves to be in, and his introduction sort of cleared the bench and we’re left with Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Ricky Skaggs as the trifecta of modern artists who deserve to be in more than any remaining possible nominees.
April 22, 2014 @ 9:27 am
Good for Ronnie Milsap. I often say anymore that pop-country isn’t necessarily bad by default, it’s just that it used to be a whole lot better ”” and he’s always one of the guys I point to when backing that up. I saw him opening for George Strait a few years ago and he’s still sounding pretty fantastic. I was quite impressed.
April 22, 2014 @ 9:36 am
I also feel that Ronnie Milsap deserved to get in. I believe he was unfairly punished for his crossover success and they definitely played a huge role in him not getting in before now. I agree that Ronnie’s sound may not have been as traditional as a lot of people like, but to be fair, when the piano is your obvious lead instrument in the band, the sound can very much be a little different. He had a lot of really good songs though and I’m happy for him.
April 22, 2014 @ 9:41 am
Good to see Milsap getting in, as he was one of my childhood favorites. Didn’t he play with Elvis at one point early in his career? One guy that doesn’t get enough credit that I think should be considered to at least be on the ballot is Earl Thomas Conley. I think he had close to 20 straight #1 hits that was broken up by a couple songs that only reached #2. He gets overlooked far too often.
April 22, 2014 @ 11:02 am
I know he played for Elvis on “Cold Kentucky Rain” but not sure about any other songs. I saw him on TV once talking to “Los Lonely Boys” and telling the story about that. Very cool guy. Also heard another interview with him where the interviewer asked him what a blind man buys with his first big royalties check and he replied that he bought a talking calculator.
April 22, 2014 @ 10:24 am
Can’t say I’m really surprised by Mislap getting in, giving he’s chart success. Do I think Alan Jackson is better and more deserving? Yeah, but this doesn’t really come as a shock.
April 22, 2014 @ 11:57 am
No problems here to me all worthy personally would have preferred others but valid cases can be made on all of them. I will never be satisfied until Gram Parsons is in but I may go unsatified for quite awhile.
April 23, 2014 @ 1:11 am
PLEASE! I’m begging you, from the bottom of my heart; stop it with the Gram Parsons Hall of Fame talk. Please
April 23, 2014 @ 4:31 am
Never!
April 23, 2014 @ 6:27 am
PLEASE! I”™m begging you, from the bottom of my heart; keep up the Gram Parsons Hall of Fame talk. Please!
I am shocked at the number of artists who should be in and aren’t . Maybe this is where the Outlaw Hall of Fame takes up where corporate country has failed miserably to do the right thing.
April 23, 2014 @ 8:11 am
Gram Parsons is not Country, Outlaw, or even a good singer. He’s a mediocre vocalist and a commercial flop. Most traditional Country fans (the old school people who grew up on Country music) have never even heard of him. He’s was a hippie rich boy who discovered Country music while attending Harvard, and thought it was cool and different; much like the urban hipsters of today listen to Johnny Cash. There is not ONE reason why this guy should even be discussed as a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. It’s completely ridiculous. It seems like people want him in just because they’re a fan. If we just induct anyone we like, then anyone can get in.
April 23, 2014 @ 8:56 am
How do you save country music from its “fans”.
April 23, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
This is a tiresome subject.
I am a fan of Gram, and consider his brand of country-rock to be a sub genre of country music.
I do not think he will become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and I don’t reckon that he should based on the Hall’s criteria. He was never on country radio or part of the country music establishment. If there was a special category for “Influences,” like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has, then I think he would deserve consideration, because he influenced multiple artists who were a part of the country establishment as well as various sub genres of country music. But for better or worse, the Hall is not set up that way.
Now, I think some people forget about the “museum” part of the County Music Hall of Fame and Museum. There are many artists and artifacts that are honored as part of the overall infrastructure of the museum who don’t necessarily have a bronze plaque. The historians there are smart people, and I think they try to democratic in their approach. Gram Parsons’ nudie suit and album are on permanent display in the museum, and a biography about him is available in the gift shop, so apparently someone deems him worthy of inclusion as a footnote in country music history, which is probably about right, all things considered.
And Clint, I think you have a point that people root for certain artists to be included in Halls of Fame based solely on enjoying their music rather than a more objective viewpoint, but is that really surprising? And while I respect your right to your opinion about GP, I don’t think the Ad hominem statements are going to win anybody over.
April 24, 2014 @ 1:16 am
Yes, it is very tiresome. That’s why I was kindly asking Jim to stop talking about it. You can call my statements ad hominem if you need to, but those facts are all very legitimate to the issue. And I don’t need to win anybody over as far as him not being inducted goes. It’s not debatable. I just wish people would realize how outrageous it is to even mention the idea of it. They want to make his legacy equal to those of people like Hank and George and Conway. Yes, I am a little surprised that some people on this site aren’t more objective.
And for the record, I don’t hate the two atrociously unsuccessful albums he made. His music is tolerable. Everybody calls it Country- rock. To me, it sounds like Hippie-rock with a Country twist. I’m not using the word hippie in a name calling sorta way. I’m using it as a descriptive term to refer to a culture of people and their music.
I visited the hall last year. I don’t remember seeing his suit there. I’m sorry to hear that. I guess interlopers are even running the museum now.
April 22, 2014 @ 2:33 pm
I would have to agree with TX Music Jim. All three are deserving entries, though there are some personal picks I really still want to see inducted. Dwight Yoakam is the one I will not be satisfied until he receives an induction. I also really want to see Jerry Jeff Walker inducted.
April 22, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
Jerry Jeff is a true authentic country music gem.
I have a 6-CD player in my vehicle right now and all 6 that are presently in it are Jerry Jeff discs.
When I was a kid, I listened to pop, rock and soul music.
At least until my best friend’s brother went to Rice University in 1973 and brought back a copy of Viva Terlingua.
2 years later, I found myself in Knoxville in college and quickly discovered bluegrass, Willie, Waylon, and DAC and that was all it took.
I haven’t stopped yet after 40 years.
April 23, 2014 @ 6:52 am
The election of Jerry Jeff Walker would make me so happy and would be a honor his long career would deserve. However, I am afraid JJW getting in is a long shot at best! Hearing viva terlingua for the first time changed the way I looked at music forever. Do yourselves a favor go see JJW he still brings it on stage.
April 23, 2014 @ 3:42 pm
I remember the first time I heard his original version of Mr. Bojangles and the utter simplicity with which he sang the song. It was just so amazing. And don’t even get me started on “Desperados Waiting For a Train.”
April 22, 2014 @ 3:04 pm
I hope I live long enough to see those hypocrits fawn over Jerry Lee when they induct him posthumously. Maybe they can reinstate Hank at the Opry on the same day!!!!!!!!
April 22, 2014 @ 7:31 pm
Out of curiosity, I decided to start a “Fans Choice” poll. This will most likely not have an effect on inductions, but it would be interesting to see where the fans stand. I’ve taken as many names as I could find from here and the Hall of Fame’s Facebook page:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/339CRQ9
April 23, 2014 @ 4:46 am
Placed my votes as follows:
Dwight Yoakam
Alan Jackson
Brooks & Dunn
Earl Thomas Conley
Randy Travis
Though you didn’t include my other inductee suggestion/preference, Jerry Jeff Walker. 🙁
April 23, 2014 @ 4:48 am
Though I did do the write-in for him, but I just wish he was on the list.
March 26, 2015 @ 12:06 pm
Don’t hold your breath on these 5
April 23, 2014 @ 10:40 am
It’s really hard to choose when it’s not categorized by Modern and Veteran Eras.
My five:
Maddox Brothers and Rose
Johnny Russell
Stanley Brothers
Randy Travis
Dwight Yoakam
April 23, 2014 @ 3:11 pm
Kevin,
I voted. Thanks for creating the poll.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Alan Jackson
The Stanley Brothers
Ricky Skaggs
Tompalll Glaser
Tompall Glaser deserves to make it for spearheading the Outlaw movement and breaking the grip of Music Row with his Hillbilly Central studio.
I would love to see Dwight Yoakam eventually make it as well.
April 23, 2014 @ 9:28 am
So not only is radio biased against women, so to is the CMHOF. Tanya Tucker, Dottie West, the Judds, Crystal Gayle etc. are all overdue.
April 23, 2014 @ 12:15 pm
Tanya Tucker is kick ass great.
April 23, 2014 @ 10:34 am
According to Byron’s Opry blog, Mac has been a HoF finalist for many years.
http://fayfare.blogspot.com/2014/04/country-music-hall-of-fame.html?showComment=1398195248721#c6509731418147335758
March 26, 2015 @ 12:09 pm
And yes Mac is still HOT,and hes going to stay that way
April 23, 2014 @ 3:18 pm
When is Marty Stuart eligible?
April 23, 2014 @ 7:08 pm
If he’s not eligible right now, he will be in the next year or two. I don’t think he’s someone to consider as a strong contender for the Hall for at least the next few years. If he gets in, it will be just as much for his off-the-stage work as his performing career. Many of the Hall of Fame’s displays have memorabilia from Marty Stuart’s personal collection, and he has a good relationship with the Hall.
April 23, 2014 @ 9:30 pm
Interesting, thanks. The rumors that Mac Wiseman’s good relationship with the Hall got him inducted made me think Marty Stuart might receive similar benefits.
All I will say is that if passion and dedication to keeping traditional country music alive is worth anything to the HoF, they should built a bronze statue of the guy.
March 26, 2015 @ 12:13 pm
This is bull crap have you ever check Mac Wiseman track record? If not then don’t judge,Let the rest of them wait like he has for the last 59 years
April 23, 2014 @ 9:02 pm
I posted the link on the Hall of Fame’s Facebook page, and unless I’m missing it, it’s gone…
April 23, 2014 @ 10:59 pm
Its a shame hank jr is still not in yet hes done a lot for the hall of fame and country music….. But I guess I shouldn’t be shocked Nashville has always treated him bad back in the 80s when he was the biggest star in the business setting attendance records that still hold there own today they refused him until it got so ridiculous the media started pointing out that the people winning the cmas were the ones opening hank jrs shows they finally acknowledged his success…. same holds true today he is the only artist that was filling arenas in the 1960s that in the year 2014 headlines the same venues as these pop country posers love him or hate him no one can match his longevity vs appeal and filling the seats at live shows
April 24, 2014 @ 12:32 pm
“And Hunter Hayes announced Ronnie Milsap as the Modern Era inductee.”
???
April 24, 2014 @ 1:28 pm
I don’t know. Because they both play piano and are from Louisiana I’m assuming.
September 19, 2024 @ 2:55 pm
Milsap is not from Lousiana. I know this article is ten years old, but I couldn’t let this one slip by
April 25, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
Hank Jr. is not going to get into the Hall of Fame while no-one can have any idea whether he’ll turn the ceremony into an opportunity to go off on some political rant or call the President “the enemy”
And Randy Travis isn’t going to get in while no-one can have any idea what he’s even going to wear for the announcement (if anything)!
April 26, 2014 @ 5:38 pm
@ luckyoldsun those are two of the stupidest comeants I have heard…. If you remember Hank jr was ask his opinion and agree or disagree he gave his opinion you try to put a spin on it to make him look like hes out of control and lives for nothing but running down the president why don’t you just admit it you hate his politics so you hate him…… As far as randy travis you take a cheap shot at him also. Newsflash randy travis had heart trouble from some kind of infection then a bad stroke he probably will never sing again so I don’t think theres any danger of him showing up drunk and naked to the medallion ceremony so why don’t you go listen to some bro-country
April 26, 2014 @ 8:17 pm
Uh, Dave–
Hank Jr. WAS out of control–He was on the completely friendly “Fox and Friends” show and was hostile, probably drunk, and incoherent from the get-go. All they asked him was who he liked for the Republican presidential nomination when he went off on a rant about Hitler and about Obama being the enemy. And then when ESPN decided not to use him anymore on Monday Night Football, he went on another paranoid rant about ABC/ESPN.
I happen to own 30 Hank Jr. CD’s, so I’m hardly a Hank Jr. hater. But I’ll stand by what I said–He ain’t going to get into the H-o-F while he conducts himself the way he does. Maybe he’ll get in in another 10 years, when he’s in his mid-70s. Heck, Bobby Bare had to wait that long.
If Travis is in that bad shape as you put it and if he’s unlikely to sing again, then I could see him getting into the Hall soon. Next in line for the modern group is Ricky Skaggs and I have a feeling Alan Jackson will jump ahead of Travis.
May 17, 2014 @ 9:26 am
Gram Parsons deserves to be in the hall of fame
March 26, 2015 @ 12:17 pm
Who the Heck is Gram Parsons?
June 2, 2014 @ 11:01 pm
Ronnie Milsap is a brilliant, genius performer whose induction is long overdue. He plays 14 instruments, a story like no other, and a heart big enough for all of Tennessee! Not having Ronnie in the CMHOF would be like keeping Joe DiMaggio out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ronnie’s an American classic with the ability to “crossover” based on his incredible talent. When you’re in the top 5 overall in #1 hits (and that’s without using steroids – lol) – you’re a sure fire Hall of Famer! Way to go, RM!
June 6, 2014 @ 9:10 am
If this were the Rock n Roll hall of fame,Hank Jr.’s “speaking his mind” would be the reason that they would put him in. But it’s not. It’s the Country Hall of Fame. Some-if not all- of the pillars of country music lived like they wanted to and spoke they’re mind. If you knew ANYTHING about country music history you’d know that. Don’t give me this garbage that Hank won’t or more specifically shouldn’t get in because of his “behavior”. There is NO country artist alive that has had more if an influence on “country” music than Hank Williams Jr. Some have had just as much-but NO ONE has had more. Hank was doing things his way and making great country music before anybody had ever heard of people like George Strait or Reba Mcentire or Garth Brooks. Certainly those 3 have had as much influence as Hank but they are already in. It’s looooooooooooooong past over due for Hank to be in the HOF.
June 6, 2014 @ 9:25 am
“If you knew ANYTHING about country music history you”™d know that.”
Tap the brakes for just a second. The reason I included Hank Jr. on this list is because I believe he should, and will be in there. At the same time, it is my job to attempt to be objective and play devil’s advocate against all of the potential nominees.
“There is NO country artist alive that has had more if an influence on “country” music than Hank Williams Jr.”
No doubt Hank Jr. has had tremendous influence, but that statement is still an opinion.
April 6, 2016 @ 3:18 am
There are a lot of acronyms that are combined with deals.