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Georgia Music Hall of Fame

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About Me

Georgians have shaped the fabric of American music and influenced culture worldwide for decades. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame in downtown Macon preserves and celebrates the state's rich musical heritage through programs of collection, exhibition, education and performance.

My Interests


Inductees1979: Ray Charles, Bill Lowery 1980: Zenas "Daddy" Sears Ray Stevens, Johnny Mercer 1981: Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, Joe South, Otis Redding 1982: Boudleaux Bryant, Brenda Lee, Duane Allman 1983: Albert Coleman, James Brown, Harry James, Piano Red Perryman 1984: Buddy Buie, Little Richard Penniman, James Melton, Fiddlin' John Carson 1985: Zell Miller, Bill Anderson, Graham Jackson, Eva Mae LeFevre 1986: Phil Walden, Tommy Roe, George Riley Puckett, Hovie Lister 1987: Alex Cooley, Jerry Reed, Felton Jarvis, Bob Richardson 1988: Robert L. Shaw, Billy Joe Royal, Gid Tanner, Joe Williams 1989: Harold Shedd, Gladys Knight, Fletcher Henderson, Lee Roy Abernathy 1990: Chips Moman, Ronnie Milsap, Blind Willie McTell, Wendy Bagwell 1991: Ray Whitley, Lena Horne, Roland Hayes, Joseph "Cotton" Carrier 1992: Emory Gordy, Jr., Connie Haines, Ma Rainey, The Tams, The Lewis Family 1993: J.R. Cobb, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Wallace, Dennis Yost & the Classics IV 1994: Gwen Kesler, Issac Hayes, Chuck Willis 1995: Joel Katz, Chet Atkins, Ray Eberle, Elmo Ellis 1996:Rodney Mills, Mac Davis, Joe Galkin, Altanta Rhythm Section 1997: William Bell, "Boots" Woodall, Dave Prater, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1998: J. Lee Friedman, Peabo Bryson, Emma Kelly, Allman Brothers Band 1999: Mike Clark, Travis Tritt, Jessye Norman, Gram Parsons 2000: Michael Greene, Trisha Yearwood, Little Jimmy Dempsey, the B-52's 2001: L.A. Reid, Alan Jackson, Roy Drusky, Ralph Peer 2002: TLC, Clarence Carter, The Harmoneers Quartet, Tom Wright 2003: Mike Curb, Kenny Rogers, Indigo Girls, Alan Walden 2004: Hugh Jarrett, Chuck Leavell, Mary Lou Williams, Mattiwilda Dobbs 2005: Doug Johnson, Patty Loveless, Newsong, the Sunshine Boys 2006: R.E.M., Gregg Allman, Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, Felice Bryant 2007: Usher, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Freddy Cole, Babs Richardson, Mylon LeFevre

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Music lovers, especially those with an interest in Georgia music, and all Georgia musicians.

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My Blog

May 2, 2008 - Live @ Five on First Friday

MAY 2, 2008 - LIVE AT FIVE on First Friday featuring MODERN SKIRTS, ROBERT COLEMAN and MARSHALL RUFFIN. Athens-based Modern Skirts returns to the Hall of Fame after drawing an overflow crowd here...
Posted by Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:09:00 PST

4/4/08: LIVE AT FIVE with ARLINGTON PRIEST and THE COWTIPPERS

To complement the rich story-telling of husband-wife harmonizers Rhett and Jill McAllister, Arlington Priest draws from country, Americana and roots music styles. Fueled by Jill's ferocious vocals and...
Posted by Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:11:00 PST

"Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams to Remember" on Display

The exhibition, "Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember," is on display at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon through Sept. 10, 2008. Over 175 artifacts including hand-written lyrics, poster, ...
Posted by Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:54:00 PST

3/7/2008: LIVE AT FIVE SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

Five of Georgia's finest singer/songwriters perform at Live at Five on March 7: " Trina Meade & Tomi Martin of Three5Human" Greg Williams" Scott Baston & Jeremy Johnson of The News ArchitectsDetroit's...
Posted by Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:05:00 PST

March 7, 2008 - Live @ Five Spring 2008 Concert Series Begins

Spring 2008 Live @ Five Series Joins First Friday Activities The Spring 2008 run of Live @ Five, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame's signature concert series, joins the many activities surrounding First ...
Posted by Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:37:00 PST