KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2018 CLASS OF INDUCTEES

RENFRO VALLEY, KY (May 9, 2018) – The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is preparing to induct it’s newest class this Friday, May 11, 2018.

David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Jason Crabb, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jackie DeShannon, and Bobby Lewis will become the newest members of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Mount Vernon, KY. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM and tickets are still available by calling 800-765-7464.

Comprised of individuals from all across the state, the 2018 class represents a wide array of talents. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum honors Kentucky-born performers, songwriters, publishers, promoters, managers and other music professionals who have made significant contributions to the music industry locally and around the world.

The 2018 class will join an elite roster of individuals including Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, Florence Henderson, Clarence Spalding, Rosemary Clooney, EXILE, Wynonna & Naomi Judd, Steven Curtis Chapman, and many more.

	David “Stringbean” Akeman – Annville, KY Grand Ole Opry Star Hee Haw Television Series Clawhammer Banjo Pickin’
	Dale Ann Bradley – Pineville, KY 5-time IBMA Female Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year Top ten hit “East Kentucky Morning” Grammy Nominated Artist
	Jason Crabb – Beaver Dam, KY Grammy winner 21 GMA Dove Awards, including  “Artist of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” categories Author, Actor, Musician, Television Host
	Billy Ray Cyrus – Flatwoods, KY Record breaking hit  “Achy Breaky Heart” Doc – PAX TV Still the King – CMT
	Jackie DeShannon – Hazel, KY Million-seller “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” 1960’s anthem “What The World Needs Now Is Love” 1992 Grammy song of the year “Bette Davis Eyes”
	Bobby Lewis – Hodgenville, KY Known as “Boy with the Lute” . Grand Ole Opry Member Chart buster “It’s So Nice To Be With You”