THE BLUE RIDGE MUSIC HALL OF FAME
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame is a component of the Wilkes Heritage
Museum and exists to showcase and preserve the rich musical heritage of
the greater Blue Ridge Mountains area. The Hall of Fame educates,
defines and interprets the history of music from the region with exhibits
and an annual celebration of inductees. The Hall of Fame is a key means
of fundraising for the Wilkes Heritage Museum, as we strive to preserve
the artifacts and history of the area for future generations to enjoy.
Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Committee:
Ann Graves, Chair ~ Diane
Stone ~ George Childers ~ Keith Watts ~ Marilyn Payne
Jennifer Furr ~ Rosemary Markle
ANNOUNCING! The 2012 Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Inductees!
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Stone Center for Performing Arts. Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm and the ceremony begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Scheduled to perform so far include: Cindy Baucom, David Holt, Tut Taylor, David Johnson, and Eric Ellis. George Hamilton IV will be attending. At this point it is not confirmed as to whether or not he will perform.
Regional Musician and Sideman - DeWitt “Snuffy” Jenkins
Recording Industry - David Holt
Gospel Music - The Chuckwagon Gang
Promoter, Organizer and Special Contributor - Cindy Baucom
Nationally Known Artist from the Region - George Hamilton IV
Pioneer Artist - Charlie Poole
Master Musician and Tradition Bearer - Robert “Tut”Taylor
Honorary Inductee - William Oliver Swofford
The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Stone Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.