⇦ 2007 2009 ⇨

Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 2008 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

David Ball
Linda Davis
Max D. Barnes


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 2008 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

Bonnie Owens
David Houston
Del McCoury
Joe Carson
Melba Montgomery
Norma Jean

⇦ 2007 2009 ⇨