The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. But if Saving Country Music had a vote, it would be for country music writer Chet Flippo, or clothing designer Nudie Cohn. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. But I think thats a few years away. Veteran: George Hamilton IV, Johnny Horton, Jerry Lee Lewis This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Lynn Anderson should be the next female artist BEFORE any others. Additionally, Trisha Yearwood sang her classic (featuring Eddie Bayers' drumming) "Walkaway Joe," plus veteran performer and recent The Voice finalist Wendy Moten singing George Jones' legendary "He Stopped Loving Her Today" were standouts. March 22, 2022 @ If not this year, very soon. He was the last of the blues orientated oldtime country singers, building on the likes of Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe, Moon Mullican and Hank Williams and fusing what they did with his own stylist orientation and thus transporting 1920s-1940s blues country into the world of 1950s rock n roll and 1960s-1970s honky tonk. Shes calling from a tour bus on the way to a concert in Emporia, Kansas, when discussing her second husband Whitleys induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. They deserve to be there. Ive always loved country music. All Rights reserved. If there is a tie in voting in any category, two names can be selected, as we saw in 2021. Ralph Stanley / The Stanley Brothers: Ralph Stanley and The Stanley Brothers continue to be a glaring omission in the ranks of Hall of Fame members. 5:49 pm. Galante, who had moved into product management by the time, had little familiarity with Country Music outside the occasional crossover hit hed heard on New York radio, but he learned the music and the business from RCA giants Jerry Bradley and Chet Atkins. Just my $.02 worth marked down from $.05. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Truly good. Lewis joins Sun Records compatriots Cash, Cowboy Jack Clement, Phillips and Elvis Presley in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Whitley has been gone now for almost as long as he lived, and his legacy is immeasurable, influencing subsequent generations of Country singers and songwriters the way that icons like Frizzell and Williams influenced him. Hanks famous white suit with the black musical notes waterfalling down the sleeves and legs was a master work of Nudie Cohn. Rock & roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted in the Veteran category, neotraditionalist Keith Whitley will join the Hall in the Modern category, and former RCA Records executive will become a member in the Nonperforming category. The potential inductees in the Veterans Era category continues to get even more cluttered and backlogged, especially with so many recent names from the Modern Era category rumored to be on the cusp of being inducted now being considered Veterans Era nominees such as Tanya Tucker, Rosanne Cash, and others. Not only would it create more public interest and debate in the nomination process, it would also shine a deserved spotlight on the artists who make the currently-secret shortlist but who havent yet won the vote. If there ever was a music writer who deserved Hall of Fame induction, it is Chet Flippo. Granny Green ETC struggled for a good 10-years before having his first number one hit. March 24, 2022 @ In 1985, Miami, My Amy was Whitleys first to break top-20 at country radio, sparking immense success. April 17, 2022 @ 6:40 am. Since 2007, the Museums Medallion Ceremony, a reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, has served as the official rite of induction for new members. The Hall of Fame apparently is trying to woo the CMA back by largely ignoring deceased performers and certainly any act pre-1960. They had a huge string of hits, wrote a lot of their own stuff, are great musicians, and Wide Open Spaces, Fly, and Home are about as country as can be. He had a big influence on country music and his accomplishments were many. He attended catholic schools for his primary education and graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx with a finance and marketing degree. Your email address will not be published. But lets make one thing clear, YOU FO NOT KNOW A DAMN THING ABOUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Jeannie Seely is an accomplished singer, songwriter, author, actress and a true ambassador for the Grand Ole Opry. Mickey Gilley & Tanya & Jerry Lee all. Tammy had more number ones as a soloist yes but Lynn actually had more charting solo singles in Billboard than Tammy. Nashville certainly had no clue how the 24-year-old New Yorker would transform the Country Music industry, becoming the longest-tenured major-label head in its history. He is, as music historian Colin Escott has noted, a rock n roller who could never quite get the Country out of his soul, and a Country singer who could never forget rock n roll.. Used by YouTube to maintain and enhance a user's experience during a specific browsing session by remembering user input and associate a user's actions. The selection process is done entirely through the CMAs. Johnny Paycheckis the Committee still holding that shooting incident against him? They need a Pioneer category for these overlooked pioneers. His songs stop you in your tracks with such charisma, you are drawn to listen. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile. In his teens, he formed a bluegrass band, the East Kentucky Mountain Boys, with his brother Dwight, performing on WGOH-AM in Grayson, KY, and once a month on a UFH television show out of Hazard, KY. During that time, he met future Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs, and the two teens bonded over their shared love of the Stanley Brothers. Lloyd Sherman March 22, 2022 @ I confirmed this with an elector who told me in confidence. Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis: Jerry Lee may be held back some since he came from rock & roll, and because of his antics on The Grand Ole Opry and other places over the years. Crystal Gayle had more #1 songs than her sister, and that includes Lorettas duets with Conway. 10:41 am. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new group of inductees for 2022. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Keith Whitley While Lewis now joins a select group, he also remains uniquely individual in that company. I was more taking a back to Eddie Bayers getting an induction before Buddy Harmon. For the first time in two years, the Country Music Association gathered at the renowned Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to At least you could hear fiddle and steel on most of Shanias songs. Let me guess, you stepped away to go get dinner right? I dont know how country music got where it is today? His quoting of the New Testament's book of Matthew 5:4 was one of many direct calls to religion to heal grief and sadness throughout the evening. John Witte Most of the big Hayride performers later moved and recorded in Nashville and became members of the Opry, but, Johnny being killed in 1960 while the Hayride was still going and the first inducties to the hall of fame in 62-63, Johnnys Hall of Fame chances were slim and still are. Luckyoldsun Gene Watson should have been inducted 25 years ago. It works slightly different from AWSELB. -songwriter Loreena McKennitt has been announced as the first inductee for Skaggs continued, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." He was one of the eighties biggest stars in country music! I always thought the great Steve Earle deserved a place as well. Martina McBride 6:26 am. And Rose Maddox was one of the very first successful women in country music, and opened up the role of women as country entertainers for generations to come.If groups like The Jordanaires and The Sons of the Pioneers are in The Hall, certainly The Maddox Brothers & Rose should be. I said it earlier here, and Ill say it againlets put these four ladies in together, all of whom started in the 70s (pretty much) and all with extensive contributions: Anne Murray, Lynn Anderson, Tanya Tucker and Donna Fargo. Another overlooked legend is Red Sovine, another being Red Simpson. 7:09 pm. Gail Ulrich Looking forward to seeing them again in NH this June! May 14, 2022 @ Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city! Im guessing that a lot of those legacy artists arent top of mind for the selection committee. Lynn Anderson News As radical as they sounded at the time, Shakin and its piano-pounding follow-up Great Balls of Fire both managed to top the country charts, and Lewis would go on to record the songs of Williams, Roger Miller and Charlie Rich in his early years. Mike Basile JD needs no rehash of his accolades. Relax. All this limiting the selections does nothing but hurt the process. Hes still very relevant, and there arent a whole lot of artists from the 90s who can truly boast a 30 year career where they remain relevant. Tanya and Donna are not on the same level. Oslin or Pam Tillis)& Tanya Tucker. She is likely in the same boat as John Denver. Politics aside, they produced three albums in a row that are about as great as anything ever recorded. March 23, 2022 @ But also bolstering Larry Gatlins case is hes one of these men about town types that seems to be at every function and gala in the country music realm, is active in the community, and is willing to help keep the legacy of country music alive, which the Hall of Fame selection committee often rewards. The Country Music Hall of Fame has been on Jerry Lee Lewis radar for a long time. As You stated, Jeannie Seely is an Outstanding Songwriter, Unmatched Country Singer, Actress, Grand Ole Opry Member for 55 Years and An Inspirational Ambassador For The Opry as She Embraces New Artists as they Perform for their First Time and Encourages them and makes them feel Welcome, etc. I have everyone who is in the real Hall Of Fame, plus an additional 26 artists. April 12, 2022 @ Jerry Lee Lewis.except for Garth can you name anyone that could come close as an entertainer?? It does not store any personal data. This year, well be luck to get to 50. March 22, 2022 @ He is also the fourth member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames founding 1986 class of inductees to also gain membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Presley (1998), the Everly Brothers (2001) and Ray Charles (2021). 10:45 am, Your politics arent ladylike, Jeff.Your politics arent ladylike, Jeff, Jeff O'Grady IV Johnny Cash was inducted in 1992 and Parton in I dont think so. Saving Country Musics prediction for the Modern Era inductee includes Trisha Yearwood, Keith Whitley, or Martina McBride. 3:45 pm, The time as come Hall of Fame to induct Earl Thomas Conley long over due. It wasnt just the numbers when it comes to Martina. In 2000, Arista Nashville came under the BMG/Nashville umbrella with a roster that included Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley. Gram Parsons should be in as should Gary Stewart, Jerry Jeff Walker, DAC and Paycheck and the fact that Vern Gosdin and Keith Whitley are not in us criminal. In recent years, this has accelerated artists being inducted before they die to avoid the one year penalty, and to honor them while theyre still living. Another important rule to note is that no candidate is eligible for the Hall of Fame a year after they pass away. Has Trig ever made peace with Asleep at the Wheel a/k/a Ray? Some of the crap today makes Shanias music seem like Beethoven. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. robbushblog It would be nice to see Freddie Hart inducted. You would give what the fans and industry want (more people being inducted) while also giving what the Hall wants (keeping the honour exclusive). Maybe they could do a year long induction for the next few years, maybe two artists (veteran and modern era) each month throughout the year. The reason for that is simple. Dolly didnt record any rock and roll songs or records. I would not be the least bit upset if Tanya Tucker got her due. March 24, 2022 @ are all bluegrass standards often sung at festivals to this day. But the question many bring up with with Whitley and the Hall of Fame is if he did enough before his death to be deemed Hall of Fame worthy, though this question rarely addresses Whitleys bluegrass career before he became a solo performer, or the influence Whitley continues to have on country music today.To get into the Hall of Fame, you dont just need a good resume, you need a good, dedicated push and a promotional campaign that can get the attention of the right people on the committee and make a strong case for the induction. I think that the Wilburn Brothers should be in. But it also keeps the Hall of Fame honor exclusive and distinguished. 1:21 pm. 1) Modern Era Eligible for induction 20 years after they first achieve national prominence. 2) Veterans Era Eligible for induction 40 years after they first achieve national prominence. 3) Non-Performer, Songwriter, and Recording and/or Touring Musician active prior to 1980 Rotates every 3 years. Im guessing that, because the bulk of his music wasnt on a major label, that that is something that holds him back. Hes not in, either. robbushblog March 22, 2022 @ The Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a highly-anticipated annual event honoring the industry's most influential and enduring artists. Founded in 1983, the RRHOF is finally getting around to acknowledged the impact of country performers in popular American music. I really hope that Crystal is able to get in before Loretta passes away. Charles was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn., along with The Judds. You know whats crazy? That is impressive. Ashley Judd accepts induction on behalf of Naomi Judd with Ricky Skaggs, left, inductee Wynonna Judd onstage for the class of 2021 medallion ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 1, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn. "This is the first time I've talked since saying goodbye to her," she went on. Modern Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, or Keith Whitley After Jack died in 63 pretty much all of Johnnies energy went toward Kittys career even more. Jerry Lee Lewis will become one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame this fall. See the full list of 2022 inducted artists here. Instead it reads ( petition) as if hes not really worthy. Yes, the long string of hits, but also for his musicianship (his Grammys are for instramental records I think) and his songwriting which produced massive hits for other significant artists (Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Kieth Urban). April 30, 2022 @ Whitburns Billboard country singles book lists her as the 13th biggest act of the 1970s, not far behind Loretta, Tammy, and Dolly all of whom had a slew of duet hits that were counted in their totals. Dave Dudley should be inducted. Whos on the ballot this year for the Hall of Fame in the Veterans and Modern categories and What are your predictions for the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees?. He is what country music is about. This an independent, DIY website. Non-Peformer: Bob Harris, Eddie Stubbs, Nudie Cohn, Trigger What might be holding it back is Chesney himself. Together, they were responsible (or mainly partially responsible) for Country music moving out of the mainstream into the more popular music realm. Sad that when artists die with no one supporting them they get forgotten. Charles was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn., along with The Judds. Yoakams greatest contribution beyond the gaudy sales numbers comes in the influence he had in country music in his time, and that he still wields today over generations of performers. The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame sums it up on the International Ambassador of Country Music stating Nobody has done more to make country music accepted and respected than George, The Singing Fisherman has been at the top of my list for a number of years, but having Johnny & Tillman enter the Hall of Fame in the same year is Wishful Thinking. Speaking of Wishful Thinking, Wynn Stewarts contribution to the West Coast Sound has been overlooked for a long time, but unless theres a mass induction, the odds are not in his favour. Thanks! Gene Watson is mentioned in the Veterans Era. Before Lynn, most of the female country singers were singing in front of bales of hay on syndicated shows. Do what ever the hell you want, you print other comments like sir honkey shit face. The joy on Milsap's face joined with the crowd in attendance moving past their sadness over the Judds' just-prior induction to tapping their feet on the floor and cheering when the first piano chords of the blind pianist's 1959 hit "What I'd Say" played during his induction video. Touching home, Another place another time, Middle age crazy, I was sorta wondering, Mother the queen of my heart, Help me make it through the night and To make love sweeter for you are all reasons why Jerry Lee is a master of country music and major hitmaker with it during the 1960s onwards. He's among the fourteen 2023 nominees announced today. Other options regarding non-performer for my part would someone like producer (and musician) Jerry Kennedy, historian Bill Malone, photographer Les Leverett or Mike Curb. Crowe and the New South from 1978 to 1982. Country music's strong roots in religion, family, and celebration were tested Sunday, and proved resilient during the 2022 edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame's Yes to Earl and John. My style of Country Music is just me, Lewis told the Associated Press in 2017. Just his nickname King Of The Honky Tonks should tell anyone interested of his deserved place in the pecking order. There already is a 20 year career minimum to get into the hall. She STILL Performs Regularly On The Opry And at 80 Years of age Released a New Album on Curb Records An American Classic that has done Well on the Charts. It ended up not being a smart career move, but it was a real smart dad move. Connie is undoubtedly the greatest living country singer? Who knows, maybe the Country Music Hall of Fame will induct the great Patrick Haggerty. 10:26 am. Seems rather ghoulish. 5:24 am. They get dumped into the Veterans category from the Modern Era category still uninducted, and they overshadow the Ralph Stanleys of the world. Michelle 12:37 pm. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I have waited over an hour. Bradley Olson Let the fun and cryin begin. 12:33 pm. She doesnt need the recognition & accolades of others, to know shes on top. Her first 4 singles went number one. But you never hear Eddie Rabbitts name brought up in the context of the Hall of Fame. She definitely deserves in before others listed in article. 2:05 pm. You know, they couldnt manage to induct Faron Young until after his death. March 22, 2022 @ May 14, 2022 @ Eddie Rabbitt: Aside from maybe Gary Stewart, the case could be made that Eddie Rabbitt is the most wrongfully overlooked star in country music history. Its time for a new category. Yes, the Carter Family is already in the Hall, but that group was A.P., Sara and Maybelle, not Helen, June, Anita and Maybelle. Hes one of the guys high on my list for induction. New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, Mo Pitney Tributes JD Crowe with Old Home Place, New Adam Hood Song You Love Me Like That, Channing Wilson Crazy Over You (Official Performance Video), Larry Sparks, Mamas Apron Strings (Video), Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Johnn Cash Ragged Old Flag Feature from Super Bowl, New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), New Andrew Scott Willis Song Never Dont, Lainey Wilson Covers Rolling Stones You Cant Always Get What You Want, Country Music Hall of Fame Sets 2022 Inductee Announcement, Luke Combs Agrees on Saving Country Musics 2022 Song of the Year, Album Review Amanda Fields What, When and Without. It dont bother me, but if we are going by some peoples logic. The Country Music Association has long declared it doesnt give a shit about the Hall of Fame and those old or dead people when they can give those few minutes of tv broadcast to yet another untalented, generic hack singing brazenly pop-rock music pushed hard by their record labels of which 80 percent of these stars will be dropped said record labels within two years. Not sure where its going. To stand in their company in the Hall of Fame wouldve been overwhelmingly emotional for him. I did mean the actual induction. She is extremely deserving, but is never brought up in discussions. The move to Nashville came at a time when the label wanted to develop more decision-making autonomy within its Country division. They are all deserving of our respect and adulation, and their elections into the Country Music Hall of Fame ensure that respect and adulation will endure through the ages.. In a ceremony Wednesday at the Mall of America, 10 greats with ties to six Big Ten schools in four different sports will be inducted into the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. WebThe National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame also added that the 2021 Music Hall of Fame Weekend will resume next August 2022. clevelandrox There is no reason whatsoever that some guy who wrote about country music should be in before Maddox Brothers and Rose, the Stanley Brothers, Johnny Horton, Stonewall Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Jeannie Seely, and so, so many others. I will again say that the modern category and the revolving category should be at least temporarily suspended in order to get more veteran performers in. I dont see her name mentioned in connection with the Hall much, despite her having worked as a tour guide there when she first came to Nashville. If not Chet Flippo, then Bob Kingsley or Gerry House. I like to get into it. Then they could have 2 rotating categories each year: Songwriter/Musician one year, Legacy/Other the next year. In 2021, Jimmy Dean, Charley Pride, and Jerry Bradley will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. NattyBumpo Its criminal that hes not in the Hall. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. The other categories can then conceivably take care of themselves. 8:43 pm. He took over RCA Nashville in 1982 at age 32, he became at the time the youngest executive to lead a major label in Nashville with an ear for talent andtenacious drive to grow superstar careers behind an RCA catalog. Personally I dont understand how Dwight is a true contender. But Eddie Rabbitt definitely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame discussion. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. From another perspective, Whitley had a 30-year career, one that began when he was 4 years old, dressed in a black cowboy outfit and singing Marty Robbins Big Iron and George Jones A Wandering Soul for talent shows around his hometown of Sandy Hook, KY. Whitley made his radio debut at age 8, appearing on singer Buddy Starchers show on WCHS-AM in Charleston, WV. 3:08 pm. Jerry Lee started off recording at Sun doing rock n roll hits such as Great balls of fire and the pandemic-inspired Breathless (the Asian flu pandemic raged during 1957-58). Garth Brooks specifically named Whitley as someone he believed should have been inducted before him. Under his leadership, RCA became Countrys top label in 1982 and held that spot for 11 years. Johnnie and Jack were such a HUGE hit in the 50s. At least three new inductees will be announced in three distinct categories: 1) Modern Era Eligible for induction 20 years after they first achieve national prominence. 2) Veterans Era Eligible for induction 40 years after they first achieve national prominence. 3) Non-Performer, Songwriter, and Recording and/or Touring Musician active prior to 1980 Rotates every 3 years. Loretta, Dolly, Willie, and George Strait are all still alive too. Trishas also had five #2 songs, including the country version of How Do I Live, and a total 18 Top 10 hits in the 90s. If it were to be added as a 4th rotating category, that might be the best of both worlds. Whitley had been coming to Nashville since his teens, having been told by Mac Wiseman that his real future was in Country Music, and he moved there after leaving Crowes band. 2022 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced. 9:56 pm, Love the harmonies from The Wilder Blue Wave Dancer from the ticker tape, above, Nominate Charlie Crockett twice. Matt "Mayday" Saracen 53 years later, The Killer finally joinstheir company. Ive watched it many times. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". April 1, 2022 @ 2:07 pm. There are singers that I would like to have higher in predictions, but I know that other singers have more of a shot first. Well into his 90s, hes super respected and loved, in addition to capturing some of the most historical photos of the last 50 or more years. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Di Harris Patsy Cline was just 30 at the time of her passing. Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Country Music Association announced Tuesday. CJ Ellis Chet Flippo helped make country music cool, and continued in a journalistic capacity to become an elder statesman and one of the most respected opinion makers in the business.Flippo was an editor and writer for Rolling Stone until 1980 when he left to write a biography of Hank Williams, but continued to contribute to the magazine over the years. Velita Cox But either way, their name should always remain in the conversation come Hall of Fame time. No disrespect to the Maddox Brothers & Rose but Dons passing might mean they are not eligible this year. Lynn Anderson was a cross over hit maker & broadened country music so much being on the Welk show. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Nobody was more successful in country music in the 90s decade than Clint Black, save for Garth Brooks. Hes been dead for over 60 years and still cant get in the HoF. It is time she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. SO enjoy the rest of your dinner, and if you do print this I wont respond to you or the other fascists dumb ass red neck conservatives that dominate this site and that you cater to. 6:11 am. Ive been thinking about this Legacy category idea that was mentioned. One month after Im No Stranger to the Rain hit the top of the charts, Whitley passed away in his home. Keith Whitley is in!!! But I would argue Wariner deserves it just as much if not more than all the other modern era candidates. 4:20 pm. Again, it all depends on the criteria and the politics involved, much like Opry membership. March 23, 2022 @ Neither are the fiddlers who made instrumental records even earlier. And I agree, the whole process has become extremely watered down. It will be a very sad day for country music when Shania Twain is inducted. In 2004, BMG/Nashville became the first label group of the SoundScan era to place three Country albums Jimmy Buffetts License to Chill (RCA/Mailboat), Kenny Chesneys When the Sun Goes Down (BNA Records) and Alan Jacksons What I Do (Arista Nashville) atop the Billboard 200 chart in a calendar year. Commonly announced in the spring, there was some wonder whether the CMA would delay the announcement this year to the summer after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the regular rhythms of the process. Carson Robison was an important country artist in four decades, but isnt in. April 24, 2022 @ (Still) The Ghost of OlaR Tanya was so huge in the 90s she could qualify for Modern Era as much as veteran. I could go on and on. March 22, 2022 @ Similar to Trisha Yearwood, McBride helped define 90s country, but didnt push it completely into the pop realm like Shania Twain. Id go along with the folks who mentioned Earl Thomas Conley and John Denver. Non-performer: Nudie Cohn, Don Pierce, Jerry Clower, Countryfan68 5:27 pm. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Jack One year later, Whitley married fellow rising country star, Lorrie Morgan. From 1991 to 1994, Flippo was a lecturer in journalism at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, before moving to Nashville. Seems like a no-brainer for induction sooner than later. Veteran: Jerry Lee Lewis, Tanya Tucker, Gatlins That is what fans and family of Keith Whitley have put together, including his widow Lorrie Morgan, and his son Jesse Keith Whitley. 143 Comments. The first record Sun released on Lewis was a cover of Ray Prices Crazy Arms, cut while the original was still on the charts. He also serves on the board of Fishbowl Spirits, LLC, and on the Music Advisory Council for Abes Garden, an Alzheimers care and learning center. Ads that are about as great as anything ever recorded march 24, 2022 Neither... 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