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Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 2018 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

Andy Griggs
Annie Roboff
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Billy Kirsch
Chad Brock


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 2018 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

Billy Joe Shaver
Gary Stewart
Jimmy Buffett
Johnny Rodriguez
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers
Lavender Country
Marie Osmond
Mickey Newbury
Olivia Newton-John

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