Country Music Hall of Fame Induction 2023

Singer Patty Loveless, songwriter Bob McDill, and singer Tanya Tucker officially joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 22, in a star-studded Medallion Ceremony at the Museum’s @CMATheater. It was an evening filled with once-in-a-lifetime musical performances and heartfelt, and at times tearful, testimonials.

Those presenting musical highlights from the inductees’ careers included Country Music Hall of Fame members Dean Dillon, Vince Gill, Charlie McCoy, and Wynonna Judd. They were joined by Brandi Carlile, Jessi Colter, Charley Crockett, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price, Bob Seger, and Sister Sadie. Country Music Hall of Fame member @WynonnaJudd led the audience in the ceremonial closing song, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

Following longstanding custom, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, chosen by the inductee, welcomed each new member. Vince Gill inducted Patty Loveless, Don Schlitz inducted Bob McDill, and Brenda Lee and Connie Smith inducted Tanya Tucker.

Filled with soaring musical performances and moving tributes, the Medallion Ceremony showcased the camaraderie and the broad range of talent—from legends to newcomers—that define the country music community.

[tammyrenee]

I got chills as soon as Wyonna started singing Delta Dawn, awesome tribute 🫶✌️🙏 and the circle be unbroken, more chills

[lindawarrell]

If you see a turtle on a stump, you it didn’t get there by itself! Congratulations Tanya Tucker! You deserve all the best! 🤩

[glennnow]

i have honestly been praying for years that Patty Loveless would be inducted. Now, it's finally happened! She is my favorite country music artist. I first discovered her music when I stumbled upon the music video for 'Nothin' But the Wheel' several years ago. I can't even imagine how many times I have listened to that song in addition to all the others. Her voice truly enriches me. And of course, Tanya Tucker is also a music legend. And Bob McDill is clearly a true artist. Congratulations to a wonderful trio of inductees!

[clapolla]

So glad to see Tanya being inducted. Now, let's get Lynn Anderson in her rightful place in the Hall. Then Crystal Gayle.

[jenniferoldiges]

Wow
....Brenda Lee. Ms. Judd....looking good! Tanya Tucker...."Love Me Like You Use Too!" Love that song. Congrats 🎉

[KimberlySimmons-oe]

About time Ms. Tanya Tucker is inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame. It should have happened years ago she definitely deserved its.

[loriharris]

It was long over due for Tanya Tucker ❤

[kevinr]

Tanya deserved this a long time ago. She has been so over looked over the years.

[christinagriffith]

I been waiting for YEARS to see Tanya Tucker to be put in the Country Hall of Fame. Whoo!! Hoo!! Congratulations Tanya Tucker!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[azcopperstatecountry]

❤❤❤ All amazing.. but ya Miss Tanya!! 🤠💕🎵🙌

[whatiwasgoingtosay]

I would pay money to see Vince Gill’s full performance of that song.

[jayt]

Lordy Patty & Tanya were overdue. Thank you!

[bev]

A long time coming for Patty and Tanya. Both those women's voices can't be any more distinctive and heart felt. Thank you both for the beautiful music 🎶 ❤🙏

[melissafarmer]

All three so well deserved it!!!♥️♥️♥️

[beverlymichael]

Wow. They surely deserved this. And finally in the hall.

[susanfontaine]

I’m so glad Tanya Tucker got inducted I love her

[trudysusoeff]

It is about time!! Congrats Tanya Tucker!!! So overdue!!!

[bucktwofifty]

So glad for Patty and Tanya legends who had to wait too long for this

[atfourothirtythree]

All three very deserving of this honor. Bob Mcdill love his songs

[samkr]

Congrats Tanya! Wynonna looks fantastic!! Happy to see Patty was inducted too!