Ceremonies

 

April 20, 2008

On April 20, 2008, Music City, Inc., inducted the recent class of musical greats and industry legends to the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by founding sponsor Gibson Guitar: Steven Curtis Chapman, Merle Kilgore, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steve Wariner, Kirk Whalum and Hank Williams Sr. Each honoree represents the immense talent, creativity and diverse musical styles that have made Nashville known as Music City. The honorees were recognized officially with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk markers in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The "Music Mile" which is also sponsored by Great American Country (GAC), is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have made significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration.


See the news coverage of the April 20 Induction Ceremony in The Tennessean and the Nashville City Paper.

Garth Brooks surprised his friend Steve Wariner at the ceremony. See what he had to say about him and Music City.

Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum
Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman
Steve Wariner
Steve Wariner

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Merle Kilgore
Merle Kilgore (accepted by his wife)

Hank Williams Sr. (accepted by his granddaughter)

November 5, 2007

Watch the video HERE!

Music City, Inc. recently held a special ceremony to induct artists into the Music City Walk of Fame presented by (founding sponsor) Gibson Guitar. Rodney Crowell, Bob DiPiero, Vince Gill, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Killen, and Barbara Mandrell were among the Walk's third class of inductees. The unveiling of the six commemorative sidewalk markers took place at Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The induction ceremony was sponsored by Great American Country (GAC). The Music City Walk of Fame is an official project of Music City, Inc., the charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB), and is produced with the support of presenting sponsor Gibson Guitar, sponsor GAC, the City of Nashville and Metro Parks.


Barbara Mandrell

Buddy Killen (accepted by his wife, Carolyn Nelson Killen)

Vince Gill

Jimi Hendrix (accepted by his sister, Jamie Hendrix)

Rodney Crowell

Bob DiPiero

April 22, 2007

Music City, Inc. recently held a special ceremony to induct artists into the Music City Walk of Fame presented by (founding sponsor) Gibson Guitar. The Crickets, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Wynonna Judd, Frances Preston and Michael W. Smith were among the Walk's second class of inductees. The unveiling of the six commemorative sidewalk markers took place at Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The induction ceremony was sponosored by Great American Country (GAC). The Music City Walk of Fame is an offical project of Music City, Inc., the charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB), and is produced with the support of presenting sponsor Gibson Guitar, sponsor GAC, the City of Nashville and Metro Parks.


The Crickets

Emmylou Harris

John Hiatt

Frances W. Preston

Michael W. Smith

Wynonna Judd

November 5, 2006

On Sunday, November 5, 2006, Music City Inc. inducted the inaugural class of honorees into the Music City Walk of Fame. More than one thousand fans attended the event in support of the long time legends and industry icons that were being awarded with a star on the Walk of Fame. Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap were on hand to accept their honors as well as representatives for Maestro Schermerhorn, the Fisk Jubilee Singers and Boudleaux & Felice Bryant. Surprise guest Hank Williams Jr. presented the wife of Roy Orbison with a commemorative plaque marking the momentous occasion. Ronnie Milsap also received a specially designed plaque in Braille. Founding sponsor Gibson Guitar and ceremony sponsor Great American Country (GAC) were also in attendance.

Watch the video here!


Felice & Boudleaux Bryant

Fisk Jubilee Singers

Reba McEntire

Ronnie Milsap

Roy Orbison (accepted by Roy Orbison's wife and son)

Kenneth Schermerhorn (accepted by Martha Ingram)

Nominations are now being accepted for the April 2008 induction ceremony. All applications must be received by February 8, 2008 to be considered for the April induction. See nomination details here.