MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW GLEN CAMPBELL EXHIBIT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP AND SURFDOG

Legendary musicians, special guests, and industry executives gathered for a private event at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum last week on Thursday, Apr. 18, for the unveiling of the Museum's new Glen Campbell exhibit.

Hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, along with Big Machine Label Group and Surfdog, the event celebrated the release of Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, and featured a panel discussion with Julian Raymond, Dave Kaplan, Steve Wariner, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Campbell and Cal Campbell.

"When you look around the entire museum, you can see and feel Glen's work in so many of the other exhibits," says Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum's CEO, Linda Chambers. "We talk about the Musicians Hall of Fame representing all genres of music because studio musicians don’t play genres... they just play music."

MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM UNVEILS CHET ATKINS BRONZE STATUE RELOCATED FROM 5TH & UNION

 

Pictured L-R: John Knowles, c.g.p.; artist/comedian Ray Stevens; Russell Faxon, sculptor; Dave Pomeroy, President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter; Linda Chambers, CEO, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum; 

country music artist Steve Wariner, c.g.p. 

(Photo credit: Jacquelyn Marushka)

The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum unveiled the beloved Chet Atkins bronze statue — recently displaced from its home of 23 years at the corner of 5th and Union, and the most photographed statue in Nashville — in a ceremony at the MHOF&M on Friday, June 9.

The ceremony was hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum's CEO, Linda Chambers, and Steve Wariner, renowned country artist, legendary guitarist, c.g.p., GRAMMY Award winner, and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee. Other special guests included Dave Pomeroy, President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter; Russell Faxon, sculptor; John Knowles, c.g.p.; and Ray Stevens, singer, songwriter, producer, comedian, GRAMMY Award winner, and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee.

For more about the ceremony and unveiling, visit The Tennessean. Watch NewsChannel 5's coverage of the ceremony here, and WKRN's coverage below or here.

ALABAMA INDUCTED INTO MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME; RECEIVES FIRST-EVER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 

ALABAMA, the most successful band in the history of country music, has been formally inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. Last night, October 22, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen were made official members during a commemorative Medallion Ceremony held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Musicians Hall of Fame founder Joe Chambers welcomed the group to the stage to receive the honor.

"From a band standpoint, I've had to play my own music since we got started. I remember me and Randy, when we were growing up, running across the cotton field in the afternoon, to pick out a new Beatles chord on guitar," said Gentry during the ceremony. "Music was about all we had to lean on and hope for and live for. Our families were so poor and music was that magic thing that held us together."

In addition to the band's induction, it received the Musicians Hall of Fame's first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.

"This makes all the hours I spent trying to work up the intro to 'Mountain Music' and 'Lady Down on Love' and 'Tennessee River' and 'Face to Face' and those songs that I worked on so long to get the lick, it makes it seem all worthwhile," noted Owen. "I don't know how long I spent on the sound of the guitar in 'My Home's in Alabama,' so it would sound like the whole room was full. Still today when you kick into 'Mountain Music,' the audience knows the song. It came from a lot of work and a lot of thought."

A live concert followed the Medallion Ceremony where country music superstar Jason Aldean honored his musical mentors with live performances of two of ALABAMA's hit songs: "Tennessee River" and "Love in the First Degree." Cook, Gentry and Owen then took the stage to receive their awards and give thanks for the honor.

"I want to thank my wife who has put up with a lot, and also I'd like to thank God," said Cook after receiving his award.

Additional 2019 inductees included Felix Cavaliere, Steve Wariner, The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim Fuller*, Ron Wilson*), Don Everly, The Original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (David Briggs, Jerry Carrigan*, Norbert Putnam, Terry Thompson, Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery, Joe South*, Reggie Young*), the Nashville A-Team - The Players (Eddie Bayers, Paul Franklin, John Hobbs, Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes), The Muscle Shoals Horns (Harrison Calloway, Ronnie Eades, Charles Rose, Harvey Thompson), Owen Bradley*, Billy Sherrill and Bob Taylor. (*awarded posthumously)

GARTH BROOKS INDUCTS STEVE WARINER INTO MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME

Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish / dkupish productions

Longtime friend and collaborator, Garth Brooks, inducted singer/songwriter/storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Steve Wariner, into the Musicians Hall of Fame at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn Tuesday night after they performed their multi-platinum No. 1 hit "Long Neck Bottle," which Wariner co-wrote.

Wariner wowed the crowds with two instrumental performances that he wrote, including “Nashville Gent,” and “Four Bus Breakdown,” which he crafted for the show. Wariner also sang the ACM and CMA-winning smash “Holes In The Floor Heaven.”

"What an incredible night! Going into the Musicians Hall of Fame brings me full circle. I came to Nashville in '73. So many people to thank! I'm still reeling! I can't even describe what this means being inducted. I'm so proud my family was there to share this moment," Steve Wariner said. 

During Garth Brooks remarks on stage, he lauded, "Not only is he talented, but he's a fantastic artist. We're all lucky that he chose music. This is truly one of the most talented people and at the same time, one of the greatest human beings to be around."

Wariner, a four-time Grammy® winner, joined 2019 Musicians Hall of Fame newly inducted members Don Everly, Alabama (Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen), Felix Cavaliere, The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly*, Jim Fuller*, Ron Wilson*), The Original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (David Briggs, Jerry Carrigan*, Norbert Putnam, Terry Thompson, Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery, Joe South*, Reggie Young*), The Players (Eddie Bayers, Paul Franklin, John Hobbs, Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes), The Muscle Shoals Horn Section (Aaron Brown, Harrison Calloway, Ronnie Eades, Charlie Rhodes, Harvey Thompson), Owen Bradley*, Billy Sherrill and Bob Taylor.

Recently, Gretsch Guitars celebrated the incredible talents of the revered musician with the newly released G6120T-SW Steve Wariner Signature Nashville® Gentleman model.

Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish / dkupish productions

Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish / dkupish productions

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