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Sonny Curtis inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame member Sonny Curtis receives honor decades after Buddy Holly
Garth Brooks Tapped for CMA Hall of Fame Induction
Superstar Garth Brooks, a 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, will also take his place in the Country Music Association’s prestigious Hall of Fame in 2012. The 50-year-old Brooks was selected for the “Modern Era Artist” category.
Don Schlitz To Be Inducted Into New York’s Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Congratulations to 1993, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz, one of the new class of six inductees to New York’s Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Charlie Louvin Passes Away
1979 Hall of Fame inductee, Charlie Louvin passed away at the age of 83, following his fight with pancreatic cancer. He died at his home in Wartrace Tennessee.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 | Staff
Louvin’s career spanned 6 decades, starting in the 1940’s when he performed with his brother, Ira. He and Ira had their first #1 hit in 1956, with “I Don’t Believe You’ve Met My Baby.” Recently, Charlie had begun recording again, his 2007 album – his first in 10 years, earned a Grammy nomination and he released his latest album, 'The Battles Rage' on November 9.
During his career, Charlie won 2 Grammies, received the "Living Legend" award from the Major Independent Record Labels, and has received more than 12 BMI performance awards.
He is survived by his wife Betty, and three sons, Charlie Jr. (Sonny), Glenn and Kenneth.
