⇦ 2005 2007 ⇨

Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 2006 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

Dwight Yoakam
Lyle Lovett
Ricky Van Shelton


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 2006 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

Dave Dudley
Del Reeves

⇦ 2005 2007 ⇨