Jimmy Dean, Don Williams Among New Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
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Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill and Don Williams were announced as the future inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Williams will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category, Sherrill in the “Non Performer” category, and both Dean and Husky will be the “Veteran Era Artist” inductees after the two tied in voting.
The inductees all have different claims to fame. Sherrill is an award winning producer and songwriter who has worked with names such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. Dean has had several hit records dating back to 1952 and was also the first guest host of NBC’s The Tonight Show. Husky has topped the Billboard charts numerous times with hits such as "Gone," "Wings of a Dove," and "Once." He was also the first Country Music star to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Williams was often known as “The Gentle Giant” with hits like "Til the River Runs Dry" and "You’re My Best Friend."
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