Country Radio HOF Adds Eight
• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. held the 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at The Westin in Nashville. The evening included honoree presentations, acceptance speeches, video segments, and an exceptional performance by Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, and Trisha Yearwood. Many of the honorees praised their mentors and reflected on their journeys by sharing some of their most cherished moments throughout their career.
Four off-air broadcasters — Bob Call, RJ Curtis, Bill Hagy, and the late Norm Schrutt — and four on-air radio personalities — Heather Froglear, Buzz Jackson, Bob Pickett, and Angie Ward — were recognized for making a significant impact on the radio industry over the course of a 20-year period, with 15 of those years being contributed to Country-specific radio. Due to last-minute unforeseen circumstances, Bob Call was unable to attend this year’s event; therefore, to fully honor him, his induction will be held at the 2022 Hall of Fame event.
CRB/CRS Board President Kurt Johnson presented long-time music industry veteran and member of the Country Radio Broadcasters’ board and executive committee — and previous Country Radio HOF inductee — Beverlee Brannigan, with the 2021 CRB President’s Award. Country music superstar Garth Brooks presented Keith Urban with the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award. Brooks capped off the award presentation with a special performance of Urban’s 2004-hit, “You’ll Think of Me.” Brooks was later joined by Urban and Trisha Yearwood for a special performance of “Fishin’ in The Dark.”
Also in attendance were past inductees Bill Cody, Bob Cole, Charlie Cook, Karen Dalessandro, Mike Hammond, Lon Helton, Mike O’Malley, Joel Raab, Tim Roberts, Ed Salamon, and Tim Wilson. Looking ahead, nominations for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame are being accepted through October 29 (here). The Class of 2022 will be revealed at CRS 2022, to be held February 23-25, 2022. Pictured, (l-r): Bill Hagy, Bob Pickett, Angie Ward, Buzz Jackson, RJ Curtis & Heather Froglear. [Photo credit: Andrea Schollnick]
