Hall of Fame Inductees, 1998–2026
The North America Country Music Associations, International (NACMAI) was founded by Mrs. Peggy Franck in 1997. Since the association's inception, over 130 Music Professionals have been inducted into the NACMAI Hall of Fame. NACMAI is a 501c3 non-profit Corp. operating under the laws of the US Government and the State of Tennessee. The NACMAI Hall of Fame is in place to honor and pay homage to the true legends of Country Music, as well as to keep Country Music close to its roots. Mrs. Peggy Franck, CEO & Founder was quoted saying, “Without the past, there is no future.” NACMAI’s goal is to instill and preserve the history and sounds of Country, Gospel, and Bluegrass music in the ears, minds, and hearts of today’s generation.
Every man and woman on this page earned their place by a lifetime of service to country, gospel, and bluegrass music. Names link to the artist's current website where one is available.
2026
- Dallas Wayne
- Con Hunley
- The Malpass Brothers
- Ken Mellons
- Stevie Lee Woods
- David Wills
2025
- Billy Dean
- Mark Wills
- Marty Raybon
- William Lee Golden & The GoldensLegend Award
2024
- Mel TillisLegend Award
- Randy TravisLegend Award
- John BerryLegend Award
- Barbara FairchildLegend Award
2023
- Fraser Newcombe
- Shane Owens
- T. Graham BrownLegend Award
2021–2022
"The COVID Years" — no inductions held2020
- Baillie & The Boys
- Bobby G. Rice
- Brian Moon
- Tim Atwood
- Curt Ryle
- Jeremy Westby
2019
- Doug Kershaw
- James Rogers
- Dan Mitchell
- Brice Long
- Dan RichardsDJ of the Year
2018
2017
- Irlene Mandrell
- Lacy J. Dalton
- Paulette Carlson
- Gary Morris
- Sylvia
- Donna & Leroy Anderson
- Harlan Smith & Chris Nielsen
- My Kind of CountryRadio Station of the Year
- Freddie HartCountry Legend Award
2016
- The Good Brothers
- Blake Emmons
- Leona Williams
- Ron WilliamsLittle Jimmy Dempsey Award
- Mac WisemanCountry Legend Award
2015
- Ace Cannon
- Ralph Murphy
- Brenda Kaye Perry
- Michelle Wright
- 790 CFCW Edmonton, CanadaRadio Station of the Year
- Jett WilliamsCountry Legend Award
2014
- Miss Dixie Hall
- Tom T. Hall
- Kelly Lang
- Panda Ross
2013
- Doug Stone
- Bobby Tomerlin
- Dave Wilburn
- Kim Williams
2012
- Joy Ford
- Eddie Reasoner
- Joe Stampley
- Tony Stampley
- Little David Wilkins
2011
- David Chamberlin
- Lorrie Morgan
- Gerald Smith
- Michael Twitty
- Conway TwittyCountry Legend Award
2010
- Debra Allen
- Larry Ferguson
- Ronnie McDowell
- Lulu Roman
- Jim Vest
2009
- Linda Davis
- Angela Hacker
- Zac Hacker
- Sherrill Neilson
- Bobby Randall
2008
- Ronnie Betts
- T. Graham Brown
- Hank Cochran
- Billy Galvin
- James Monroe
- Paul Richey
2007
- Jerry Foster
- Young Harmony
- Jack GreenePioneer Award
2006
- Thomas D. Barnes
- Monty Holmes
- Naomi Sego
- Rhonda Vincent
- Gene Watson
- Randy RiceTalent Coordinator of the Year
- Marty RobbinsCountry Legend Award
- Skeeter DavisCountry Legend Award
2005
- Jim Ed Brown
- Maxine Brown
- John Hughey
- Stonewall Jackson
- Dottie Rambo
- Bonnie Brown Ring
- T.G. Sheppard
- Kirt WebsterPublic Relations Award
2004
- Bill Anderson
- John Conlee
- Helen Cornelius
- David Frizzell
- Earl "Peanutt" & Charlene Montgomery
- Herby Wallace
- Kirt WebsterPublic Relations Award
- Hank Williams, Sr.Country Legend Award
- David McCormickLifetime Achievement Award
2003
- Razzy Bailey
- Howard & David Bellamy
- Carol Lee Cooper
- Don Helms
- Ferlin Husky
- Donnie Sumner
- Kirt WebsterPublic Relations Award
- Hank GarlandNACMAI Pioneer Award
2002
- Kenny Gill
- Jan Howard
- Hank Locklin
- Stu Phillips
- Dave Rowland
- Jo-El Sonnier
- Jett Williams
- Fran BoydLifetime Achievement Award
2001
- Baillie & The Boys
- Martha Carson
- Wilma Lee Cooper
- D.J. Fontana
- Jerry Kennedy
- Charlie Louvin
- Leroy Van Dyke
- Billy Walker
2000
- "Little" Jimmy Dickens
- Ray Edenton
- Freddy Fender
- Janie Fricke
- Grady Martin
- Charlie McCoy
- Bob Moore
- Jimmy C. Newman
- Boots Randolph
- Hargus "Pig" Robbins
- Jeannie Seely
- Margo Smith
- Alex Zanetis
1999
- Liz Anderson
- Lynn Anderson
- Harold Bradley
- Boudleaux & Felice Bryant
- Fiddlin' John Carson
- Buddy Harman
- Walter Haynes
- The Jordanaires
- Larry Sasser
- Cliffie Stone
1998
The Inaugural Class- Patsy Cline
- Floyd Cramer
- "Little" Jimmy Dempsey
- Donna Fargo
- Hank "Sugar Foot" Garland
- Merle Kilgore
- Johnny "K" Koval
- Danny Proctor
- Jeanne Pruett
- Jeannie C. Riley
- Faron Young
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