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Country Music Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2014

April 22, 2014/by Jessica Nicholson
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(L-R): Hank Cochran, Mac Wiseman and Ronnie Milsap

Ronnie Milsap, the late Hank Cochran, and Mac Wiseman were introduced as 2014’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees during an emotional ceremony the Country Music Association held this morning (April 22) at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

The Hall will induct Milsap in the Modern Era category, Cochran in the Songwriter category and Wiseman in the Veterans Era category. They’ll be honored at an invitation-only ceremony later this year at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, CMHoF leader Kyle Young and Kix Brooks welcomed attendees.

Bobby Bare and Suzi Cochran announce the late Hank Cochran as the "Songwriter" inductee. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA

Bobby Bare and Suzi Cochran announce the late Hank Cochran as the “Songwriter” inductee. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA


2013’s inductee into the Veteran Era category, Bobby Bare, named Cochran as this year’s induction for that category. “He called himself ‘The Legend’ before he was a legend, and I’ve been his friend for 60 years,” said Bare. Cochran’s wife Susan thanked attendees. “Though I always believed he would get here, I never dreamed it would be me, not Hank, standing here. It’s hard to imagine him without a pen and paper in his hand. He loved words, he loved music, he loved songs, he loved songwriters and he loved the musicians and artists who agave life to his songs.”
Cochran died in 2010. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Association International Hall of Fame in 1974. His body of work includes “Ocean Front Property,” “Don’t You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me” and “The Chair.” Born in Mississippi, at age 24 Cochran hitchhiked to Hollywood, but ended up in Nashville in 1960. He co-wrote “I Fall to Pieces” with Harlan Howard, as well as “She’s Got You” and “Why Can’t He Be You.” In 1960, he penned “Make The World Go Away,” which became a hit for Ray Price.
Ronnie Milsap is announced as the "Modern Era Artist" inductee. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA

Ronnie Milsap is announced as the “Modern Era Artist” inductee. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA


Jo Walker-Meador introduced Mac Wiseman. “This is the height of things that have happened to me in the 70 years I have been in the music business professionally, and I hope I will prove worthy of the honor,” said Wiseman. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to go in the same year as Hank Cochran.”
The Virginia native began his career as a disc jockey in his home state. He became an upright bass player for country singer Molly O’Day. He played guitar for The Foggy Mountain Boys, and later with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. After a performance on the Louisiana Hayride, he became a popular solo artist. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in 1993.
Pictured (L-R): Bobby Bare, Ronnie Milsap, and Mac Wiseman participate in a panel hosted by Kix Brooks at the 11th Annual CMA Artist Luncheon following the announcement that Milsap and Wiseman are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA

Pictured (L-R): Bobby Bare, Ronnie Milsap, and Mac Wiseman participate in a panel hosted by Kix Brooks at the 11th Annual CMA Artist Luncheon following the announcement that Milsap and Wiseman are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Photo: Alan Poizner / CMA


Hunter Hayes introduced Ronnie Milsap. “Let the celebration begin! What a wonderful get together,” he said, praising Hayes for his musicianship. “I’ve wanted to be in the Hall of Fame for as long as I remember. I didn’t get to Nashville until I was 30. I’ve often thought if I got here earlier, things would have been different. I thank my friends who have been pulling for me for a long time.”
Milsap is one of the most successful and versatile country singers of his time. His hits include “It Was Almost Like A Song,” “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “There’s No Gettin’ Over Me,” “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For The World,” “Stranger In My House,” and many others. He has six Grammy awards and 40 No. 1 Country songs to his credit.

The Medallion Ceremony will be held at CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year.
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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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  1. Troy Stanton
    Troy Stanton says:
    April 22, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Hank .Thank you Hank for being you..You Thought me more about life and a song. .Then anyone Ive known..You are the greatest to ever live.I loved you . And will always tell your story of kindness and respect..I am so happy to see you in the Hall of Fame.AGAIN.thanks for letting me come along and get a glimps at the real deal..

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