Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
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The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, located in Carthage, Texas in Panola County, honors those who have made outstanding contributions to country music and were born in the state of Texas. This includes singers, songwriters, disc jockeys and others.
A museum, a large multi-purpose room, and a gift shop comprise the major areas of interest within the facility. The multi-purpose room can be configured to serve as a lecture hall or a dining room. The museum contains informational panels that cover each inductee's career and accomplishments through text, photographs, and artifacts.
In the center of the exhibit area, a replica of a 1930's theater marquee reminds visitors of the role of country music in film. The marquee also serves as the entrance to the Tex Ritter museum. Ritter, who was born in Panola County, was one of the first singers inducted into the hall when it was established in 1998.
Inductees
2005
Roger Miller
Jimmy Dean
Johnny Gimble
Glenn Sutton
2004
The Big Bopper
Johnny Lee
Mac Davis
2003
Kris Kristofferson
Lefty Frizzell
Johnny Bush
2002
Tanya Tucker
Gene Watson
Nat Stuckey
2001
Stuart Hamblin
Billy Walker (musician)
Ray Price
2000
Dale Evans
Bob Wills
Charlie Walker
1999
Ernest Tubb
Hank Thompson
Bill Mack
Waylon Jennings
1998
Tex Ritter
Willie Nelson
Jim Reeves
Gene Autry
Joe Allison
Cindy Walker
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