Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
| ⇦ 1979 | 1981 ⇨ |
Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980
The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 1980 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.
| Archie Campbell |
| Bob Luman |
| Ernie Ashworth |
| Hank Garland |
| Jim & Jesse |
| Ray Sanders |
| Roy Drusky |
Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category
The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 1980 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.
| ⇦ 1979 | 1981 ⇨ |
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