The Music City Walk of Fame in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is a walk of fame that honors significant contributors to Nashville's musical heritage and significant achievements in the music industry.
Each honoree is commemorated with a large stainless steel and terrazzo star embedded in the sidewalk in Walk of Fame Park between the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, and Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
The walk was established in 2006 by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gibson Guitars is a founding sponsor.
A new plaque design was revealed along with the induction of artists Jack White and Loretta Lynn in 2015.
Inductees
Honorees are inducted twice annually, in the spring and fall.
November 2006 inductees:
- Reba McEntire
- Ronnie Milsap
- Kenneth Schermerhorn (inducted posthumously)
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers
- Boudleaux and Felice Bryant (posthumous for both)
- Roy Orbison (inducted posthumously)
April 2007 inductees:
November 2007 inductees:
- Rodney Crowell
- Bob DiPiero
- Vince Gill
- Jimi Hendrix (inducted posthumously)
- Buddy Killen (inducted posthumously)
- Barbara Mandrell
April 2008 inductees:
- Steven Curtis Chapman
- Merle Kilgore (inducted posthumously)
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Steve Wariner
- Kirk Whalum
- Hank Williams Sr. (inducted posthumously)
November 2008, inductees:
- Martina McBride
- Randy Travis
- Little Richard
- Jo Walker-Meador
- Trace Adkins
- Elvis Presley (inducted posthumously)
- Michael McDonald
April 2009 inductees:
- Marty Stuart
- Josh Turner
- Cowboy Jack Clement
- Mike Curb
- CeCe Winans
- Dr. R. H. Boyd (inducted posthumously)
November 2009 inductees:
- Kid Rock
- Ernest Tubb (inducted posthumously)
- Tootsie Bess (inducted posthumously)
- Charlie Daniels
- Dolly Parton
November 2010 inductees:
- Eddy Arnold (inducted posthumously)
- Little Jimmy Dickens
- Rascal Flatts
- Bobby Hebb (inducted posthumously)
- Kris Kristofferson
- Mel Tillis
May 2011 inductees:
October 2011 inductee:
November 2011 inductees:
- Manuel
- Dan Miller (posthumous)
- Dr. Bobby Jones
- Dottie Rambo
- Les Paul
- Alan Jackson
- Kix Brooks
June 2012 inductees:
September 2012 inductees:
June 2015 inductees:
September 2015 inductees:
October 2015 inductees:
May 2016 inductees:
October 2016 inductees:
April 2017 inductees:
September 2017 inductees:
October 2017 inductee:
August 2018 inductees:
October 2019 inductees:
- Lady Antebellum
- Clint Black
- Mac McAnally
- Chet Atkins (inducted posthumously)
- DeFord Bailey (inducted posthumously)
April 2022 inductees:
October 2022 inductees:
- John Prine (inducted posthumously)
- Patsy Cline (inducted posthumously)
- Paul T. Kwami (inducted posthumously)
- Ed Hardy (inducted posthumously)
May 2023 inductees:
October 2023 inductees:
October 2024 inductees:
- Luke Combs
- Jimmy Buffett (inducted posthumously)
- The Fairfield Four
- Colin Reed
- Bill Cody
See also
References
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- ^ Cantrell, LB (September 19, 2024). "Music City Walk Of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees". Music Row. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
External links
- Music City Walk of Fame official website