International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Induction to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, called the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor from its creation in 1991 through 2006, is managed by the International Bluegrass Music Association, and the Hall itself is maintained at the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Selection method
Each year a nominating committee creates a slate of 10-15 candidates. From these names, electors cast ballots to narrow the nominees to five finalists. There are over 200 electors who, themselves, must have participated actively in bluegrass for at least 10 years, and must merit respect and recognition for their accomplishments and/or knowledge in one or more aspects of the field.
After the five finalists have been selected, the electors again vote to select the inductee(s) for that year. The name(s) of the newest Hall of Honor inductee(s) are made public immediately following the final stage of balloting and the formal induction takes place each year during the International Bluegrass Music Awards Show.
Past honorees
1991
1992
1993
- Jim McReynolds
- Jesse McReynolds
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
- Lance LeRoy
- Doc Watson
2001
2002
- Michael Burt "Bea" Lilly
- Charles E. "Everett" Lilly
- Don Stover
2003
2004
- John Ray "Curly" Seckler
- Bill Vernon
2005
2006
2007
- Howard Watts ("Cedric Rainwater")
- Carl Story
2008
- Bill Clifton
- Charles Wolfe
2009
2010
- John Hartford
- Louise Scruggs
2011
2012
2013
2014
- Neil Rosenberg
- The Original Seldom Scene
2015
References
- International Bluegrass Music Museum's Hall of Fame list of inductees by year and the induction process
External links
- International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame - on IBMA's website
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