“I’m sad we can’t toast this year’s class in person at the Country Music Hall of Fame, but I hope this news can bring some joy and cause for celebration during this time that our world has turned upside down. | Music Scene Even though his father was only alive for six years of his life, being the son of a country great meant that Hank Williams Jr. grew up learning about music from legends like Merle Haggard, bluesman Lightnin’ Hopkins, and Earl Scruggs. It’s a bright spot during a difficult year,” says Williams. He charted 11 singles with RCA, including two duets with Gary Stewart. He has since released three albums on independent labels. He is instantly recognizable by his face, by his name, even by his nickname. He earned an additional Grammy nod in 2010 with “The Breath You Take.”. The long-running interview series Poets and Prophets spotlights the artistry and achievements of important… My life flashed before my eyes. Stuart will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category and Williams will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category, according to CMA. When it was announced that Hank Williams Jr. would be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Hall made clear that Bocephus is in some truly elite company. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. As a teen, Dillon won a talent show that led to appearances on local Knoxville television. All rights reserved. CMA names Country Music Hall of Fame 2020 inductees. The first single he wrote included the lyrics, “While I’m out there taking my bows, I look up toward the ceiling and I say to myself, ‘Listen, dad, just listen to that crowd.’”. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Voting rights: Selma marcher sees history repeat with new challenges to voting, Insider Retail: Whole Foods and Amazon workers battle in grocery stores, Everlast launches streaming service, and McDonald's All-Day Breakfast might be gone forever. For most kids who grew up in the ‘90s, Hank Jr.’s name brings only one thing to mind: Monday Night Football. Only Eddy Arnold, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Ray Price and George Strait — all Country Music Hall of Famers — have had more charting hits. 25. He and Tritt also won the CMA Award for Vocal Event of the Year in 1992 for “This One’s Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time).” He received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance at 2005’s Americana Music Honors and Awards. In particular, our hearts are with Hank and his family following the recent loss of his daughter, Katherine.”, “I was just speechless,” says Dillon. Dillon will be inducted in the “Songwriter” category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with the “Recording and/or Touring Musician” and “Non-Performer” categories. Since his childhood days, when he would ask visiting musicians for autographs and guitar picks, Stuart has amassed an astounding collection of Country Music memorabilia. He co-produced his wife’s 1998 comeback album and produced another for her in 2011. The self-titled effort included the hit song “Arlene,” written by Curtis Allen, and “Heart of Stone,” co-written by Stuart. You could’ve knocked me over with a feather.”, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Dean, Marty and Hank Jr. into the unbroken circle and honor this revered milestone,” says CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. 290 Views. His wife preceded him into the Country Music Hall of Fame by eight years. The previously completed album came out while he was recuperating.