Wilford Ray set to be inducted into the
George D Hay Hall of Fame on Sept 18, 2011
"The (George D. Hay Music) Hall of Fame induction, by foundation selection, is a means of recognizing rare individuals who have played an outstanding and enduring role in the world of country music. Your musical history and career set you apart as one such individual,” said Bob Ross, president and 2009 awards chair of the hall and the foundation.
Wilford Ray will join the ranks of past inductees such as Ferlin Husky,Jan Howard, George Jones, Skeeter Davis, Bill Carlisle, Kitty Wells,Bill Anderson, Jean Shepard, Jim Owen, Conway Twitty, Bill Monroe,Barbara Fairchild, Jeannie Seely, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, June Carter Cash, Charley Pride, Leroy Van Dyke, Jim Ed Brown, Hank Williams Sr., Brenda Lee and Ray Price.Since 1998, the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame and Foundation has been honoring the memory of George D. Hay, who credited a hoe down in the town as the inspiration for his creation of the Grand Ole Opry.
Wilford Ray with his Award from George D Hay Music Hall of Fame
Music inductees to be honoredBy Three Rivers Edition Staff
Sunday, March 6, 2011
MAMMOTH SPRING — The George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame and Awards Show will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, at the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame Theater in Mammoth Spring.
The George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame and Foundation of Mammoth Spring has chosen four performers for induction into the Hall of Fame for 2011: country star Faron Young, country comedian Speck Rhodes, Nashville entertainer Wilford Ray and recording producer Zynall Raney.
Details of the awards show will be released at a later date.
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Awards
Inducted to Country Music Hall of Fame
Wilford Ray received the Legends Award
Johnny Cash Memorial
Ernest Tubb Record Shop Appreciation Award
Appreciation Award from President Bill Clinton
Shriners Appreciation Award
Road Dedicated ( Wilford Ray Lane )
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
MAMMOTH SPRING — The George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame and Awards Show will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, at the George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame Theater in Mammoth Spring.
The George D. Hay Music Hall of Fame and Foundation of Mammoth Spring has chosen four performers for induction into the Hall of Fame for 2011: country star Faron Young, country comedian Speck Rhodes, Nashville entertainer Wilford Ray and recording producer Zynall Raney.
Details of the awards show will be released at a later date.
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Awards
Inducted to Country Music Hall of Fame
Wilford Ray received the Legends Award
Johnny Cash Memorial
Ernest Tubb Record Shop Appreciation Award
Appreciation Award from President Bill Clinton
Shriners Appreciation Award
Road Dedicated ( Wilford Ray Lane )
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