⇦ 1969 1971 ⇨

Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 1970 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

The Carter Sisters
Patti Page
Wilf Carter


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 1970 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.


⇦ 1969 1971 ⇨