Carly Pearce, Marty Brown among inductees at KY Music Hall of Fame

Seven of Kentucky’s best in Class of ‘22

By Preshias Harris 

Fans, friends and members of the music community came together, Friday, October 28, to honor the newest inductees into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. The historic event was held in the auditorium of the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center’s New Barn, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.

Carly Pearce reacts to introductory comments before receiving her award. Photo credit: Preshias Harris

Read my full report of the star-studded Kentucky Music Hall of Fame show at Center Stage Magazine here.

(L to R:) Marty Brown lifts up his award, Marty’s wife Shellie Brown, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum Executive Director Jessica Blankenship. Photo credit: Preshias Harris

The class of 2022 represented some of the many strands that weave together into the tapestry of Kentucky music. The latest inductees, in alphabetical order, are: Opry vocalist Norah Lee Allen; country artist Marty Brown; the late Bluegrass songwriter Pete Goble; Platinum-awarded country star Carly Pearce; steel guitar virtuoso Tommy White; the late ‘Certified Guitar Player’ Paul Yandell and blues singer and guitarist Tee Dee Young.

Pictured (L-R): Jim Crawford (for Pete Goble), Micah and Marie Yandell (son and wife of Paul Yandell), Marty Brown, Carly Pearce, Tee Dee Young, Norah Lee Allen, and Tommy White. Photo: Sarah Cahill.
Carly Pearce delivers her acceptance speech. Photo credit: Preshias Harris

Kentucky radio legend Jack Pattie received the Karl Shannon Legacy Award. Ricky Scaggs, Connie Smith and Steve Wariner were among the surprise guests to take the stage during the gala event.

Kudos to the excellent job done by Jessica Blankenship, Executive Director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and her staff, for ‘herding cats’ and keeping everything flowing smoothly throughout the show.

A visit to the Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, should be on your bucket list to check out their collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

(L to R:) Steve Wariner points to the award received by Marty Brown. Photo credit: Shellie Brown

More about the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum at their website  and check out upcoming shows on their Facebook page. See interviews and performances on their YouTube channel.

 Preshias Harris  is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available here.  Follow her blog and read her regular ‘Preshias On The Row’ news stories at Center Stage Magazine.