Country Music HOF Inducts Class Of ’24
• The Country Music Association revealed the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame — James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith.
Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with Songwriter and Non-Performer categories. Anderson will be inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category and Keith, who sadly passed away on Feb. 5, will be posthumously inducted in the Modern Era Artist category.
Country Music Hall of Fame members Brooks & Dunn hosted the press conference at the prestigious Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum to announce the news, which was also streamed live on CMA’s YouTube channel.
“This year’s nominees exemplify the excellence of our genre,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “James, John and Toby have each made an indelible impact and brought their distinctive contributions to Country Music, enriching our format. Their influence is evident throughout the longevity of their careers, ensuring each legacy will thrive indefinitely. It is with great pride that we welcome these three remarkable individuals into the esteemed ranks of the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, commented, “Each of the three new inductees has left a deep and distinctive stamp on our genre. Florida native John Anderson helped steer Country Music back to its traditions with his bold honky-tonk style. James Burton, who hails from Louisiana, blended Country and blues to create a fiery picking style that distinguished countless hits and has inspired guitarists the world over. Toby Keith from Oklahoma brought a sly swagger and a patriotic passion to songs that made him one of the best-selling Country artists of the past 30 years. They have all profoundly shaped our music, and we are honored and delighted that their achievements will now forever be enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
A formal induction ceremony for Burton, Anderson and Keith will take place in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this October. The Museum’s Medallion Ceremony, a reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, is the official rite of induction for new members. [Burton photo: Courtesy of James Burton / Anderson photo: Alysse Gafkjen / Keith photo: Andrew Southam]
