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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the format with Country Music’s highest honor. Inductees are chosen by CMA’s Hall of Fame Panels of Electors, which consist of anonymous voters appointed by the CMA Board of Directors. As of 2010, there are currently 112 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

1960s "You got to have smelt a lot of mule manure before you can sing like a hillbilly." Hank Williams

1970s "How-DEE! I'm just so proud to be here!" Minnie Pearl

1980s "For a singer, you've got to continue to grow or else you're just like last night's cornbread - stale and dry." Loretta Lynn

1990s "A good country song takes a page out of somebody's life and puts it to music." Conway Twitty

2000s "I think there's enough room in County Music for everybody." Charley Pride

2010s "I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means." Reba McEntire

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