Hall of Fame Members-Elect
Current Class
Congratulations, Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Since his first hit in 1992, Louisiana native Tim McGraw has built a catalog of hits defined by emotionally resonant, thought-provoking songs, such as “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind.” Raised in Mississippi, songwriter Paul Overstreet crafted modern country classics for numerous artists, including Country Music Hall of Fame members Kenny Chesney, George Jones, the Judds, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, and Keith Whitley. Hailing from mountainous southwestern Virginia, the Stanley Brothers—Ralph and Carter—were a foundational act in bluegrass whose music has influenced many artists, including Bob Dylan, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, and Keith Whitley.
About the Medallion Ceremony
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual Medallion Ceremony honors the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they are formally inducted. The invitation-only event takes place in the Museum’s CMA Theater and is produced by the staff of the Museum. Friends, family, colleagues, and fellow Country Music Hall of Fame members honor the new inductees with tributes and songs. A Hall of Fame member inducts the member-elect by presenting the inductee with a commemorative medallion to be worn each time the membership gathers.
Bronze plaques bearing the inductees’ likenesses are unveiled for the first time during the ceremony before hanging permanently in the Museum’s Rotunda. Each inductee gives an acceptance speech. The remarks are always heartfelt, sometimes funny, and often emotional as the new members of the Hall of Fame reflect on their journeys to country music’s highest honor. The ceremony ends with everyone singing “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”