Music City Walk of Fame
The Music City Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is a walk of fame that honors significant contributors to Nashville's musical heritage and significant achievements in the music industry.[1]
Each honoree is commemorated with a large stainless steel and terrazzo star embedded in the sidewalk in Walk of Fame Park between the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and Schermerhorn Symphony Center.[2][3]
The Walk was established in 2006 by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau. [1] Gibson Guitars is a founding sponsor.[4]
Since 2014, the park has been under construction and is set to be reopened on June 4th, 2015. A new plaque design will be revealed along with the induction of artists Jack White and Loretta Lynn.[5]
Inductees
Honorees are inducted twice annually, in the spring and fall.[4]
November 2006 inductees:[6]
- Reba McEntire
- Ronnie Milsap
- Kenneth Schermerhorn (inducted posthumously)
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers
- Boudleaux and Felice Bryant
- Roy Orbison (inducted posthumously)
April 2007 inductees:[7]
- The Crickets
- Emmylou Harris
- John Hiatt
- Wynonna Judd
- Frances W. Preston
- Michael W. Smith
November 2007 inductees:[8]
- Rodney Crowell
- Bob DiPiero
- Vince Gill
- Jimi Hendrix (inducted posthumously)
- Buddy Killen (inducted posthumously)
- Barbara Mandrell
April 2008 inductees:[9]
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Merle Kilgore (inducted posthumously)
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Steve Wariner
- Kirk Whalum
- Hank Williams Sr. (inducted posthumously)
November 2008, inductees:[10]
- Martina McBride
- Randy Travis
- Little Richard
- Jo Walker-Meador
- Trace Adkins
- Elvis Presley (inducted posthumously)
- Michael McDonald
April 2009 inductees:[11]
- Marty Stuart
- Josh Turner
- Cowboy Jack Clement
- Mike Curb
- CeCe Winans
- Dr. R. H. Boyd (inducted posthumously)
November 2009 inductees:[12]
- Kid Rock
- Ernest Tubb (inducted posthumously)
- Tootsie Bess (inducted posthumously)
- Charlie Daniels
- Dolly Parton
November 2010 inductees:[13]
- Eddy Arnold (inducted posthumously)
- Little Jimmy Dickens
- Rascal Flatts
- Bobby Hebb (inducted posthumously)
- Kris Kristofferson
- Mel Tillis
May 2011 inductees:[14]
October 2011 inductee:
November 2011 inductees:[15]
June 2012 inductees:[16]
September 2012 inductees:
June 2015 inductees:[17]
References
- 1 2 Marty Stuart, Josh Turner Among Music City Walk of Fame Inductees, [Country Music Television] website, April 10, 2009
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/overview.htm, Official Website info page
- ↑ Music City Walk of Fame, Sing Out!, January 1, 2007
- 1 2 Ceremonies, Music City Walk of Fame website
- ↑ Renovation, Official Website
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#November06, November 2006 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#April07, April 2007 inductiees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#November07, November 2007 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#April08, April 2008 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#November08, November 2008 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#April09, April 2009 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#November09, November 2009 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#November10, November 2010 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm#May11, May 2011 inductees
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inducteesbios.htm#November11
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inducteesbios.htm#June12
- ↑ http://www.visitmusiccity.com/walkoffame/inductees.htm
External links
- Music City Walk of Fame official website