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Artists Newly Eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2028

The following artists will become eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Modern Era Category in 2028 because they gained national prominence 20 years prior. Artists are candidates in this category for 25 years before becoming eligible in the Veterans Category.

Dailey & Vincent
Darius Rucker
Joey + Rory
Julianne Hough
Justin Moore
Randy Houser
Zac Brown Band


Newly Eligible in the Veterans Category

The following artists will become eligible for the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans Category in 2028 because they gained national prominence 45 years prior. Unlike the Modern Era Category, there is no eligiblity sunset for the Veterans Category.

Dan Seals
Gus Hardin
Kathy Mattea
Ronnie Dunn
Shelly West
Steve Earle

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