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Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 2022 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 Flatlanders
James Otto
Joe Nichols
Josh Turner
Kelly Clarkson
Little Big Town
Neko Case


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists became eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 2022 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

Cristy Lane
Debby Boone
Janie Fricke
Levon Helm
R.C. Bannon
Ronnie McDowell

⇦ 2021 2023 ⇨