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Vince Gill and Mel Tillis headed to the Country Music Hall of Fame
By M&C News Aug 8, 2007, 10:39 GMT
Vince Gill - 38th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi
Country music singer/songwriter Vince Gill and country icon Mel Tillis will join television personality Ralph Emery as 2007’s inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The announcement was made at a Country Music Association ceremony which featured Brenda Lee, Barbara Mandrell and other country music stars.
Vince Gill, 50, has earned a place as one of country music’s brightest stars with more than 22 million albums sold. During his career he has earned 18 CMA awards and 18 Grammy awards. Not willing to rest on his past success, Gill recently released a four-disc album of new music - which also featured appearances by Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and Sheryl Crow.
Mel Tillis (who is also famous for his stutter) is one of country music’s icons thanks to hit singles like “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town.” He also made a name for himself as an actor with roles in the Cannonball Run films and guest appearances on various television series – such as “The Love Boat.”
Ralph Emery, 74, began his career in 1957 as a DJ on WSM Nashville radio. He also worked as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry. Emery starred on The Nashville Network.
The three men will be inducted at the annual CMA Award Show scheduled for October.
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I am thrilled, I am a major Vince Gill fan. This should have happened a long time ago with all of the contributions he has made to music and all of the other things he does. He is a special person in all ways and I an just so happy for him.
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A RogersAug 8th, 2007 - 11:33:24
I am a major Vince Gill fan and am just thrilled that he is being recognized in this way. Also, my husband and I have said for years that Ralph Emery should be in the Hall of Fame for all he has done to promote country music over the years. Mel Tillis is also very deserving.
Congratulations to all three of these great guys!
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