⇦ 1959 1961 ⇨

Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1960

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 1960 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

Woody Guthrie


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 1960 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

** No artists listed for this year **



⇦ 1959 1961 ⇨