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Alabama Music Hall of Fame
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2008 |
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12th INDUCTION BANQUET & AWARDS SHOW Was a huge success as it was presented, for the first time, in Montgomery, Alabama. Maudie and Senator Roger Bedford, The Commodores and Governor Bob Riley back stage prior to the Commodores performance. Ex. Director David Johnson, 2008 Inductee Donnie Fritts & Kris Kristofferson look at harmonica Kristofferson played, signed and donated to the Hall of Fame. 2008 Inductee Ernie Ashworth Performs his signature song "Talk Back Trembling Lips" following his induction. The Soul Connection of Taylor Hicks and 1997 Inductee Percy Sledge was obvious. Randy Owen performs and serves as emcee for event. 2008 Inductee Tommy Shaw with his Induction Award. Hit Alabama songwriters performing were L. to R. Chris Tompkins (Before He Cheats) Walt Aldridge ( I Loved Her First) Beth Neilson Chapman (This Kiss) & Donnie Fritts (We Had It All). Margaret Bennett with the 2008 induction award for her late husband Boyd Bennett. Boyd Bennett received the John Herbert Orr Pioneer Award for his writing and performing of "Seventeen" the first recording geared for teens. 2008 inductee and Jazz Bassist Cleve Eaton with his Induction Award. 2003 Inductee Clarence Carter prior to his performance of "Strokin" and "Patches" 2007 Nashville Star winner Angela Hacker performs 2001 Inductee Eddie Floyd prior to his performance of self written hits, "634-5789" and "Knock on Wood" VP of ASCAP, John Briggs with his 2008 Music Industry Award. Successful Guitarist Larry Byrom after receiving the 2008 Studio Musicians Award. Lola Fossett with the 2008 Media Award, that was awarded to her late husband Rick "Shayne" Fossett. Donnie Fritts with his 2008 Induction Award. 1989 Inductee Sonny James presents 2008 Inductee Ernie Ashworth with his award. 2008 Inductee Tommy Shaw performs after his induction. Hit songwriter, singer and movie actor Kris Kristofferson performs during ceremony in honor of his friend 2008 Inductee Donnie Fritts. 2008 Award Winners Induction Awards Ernie Ashworth Boyd Bennett Cleveland Eaton Donnie Fritts Tommy Shaw Contemporary Awards Songwriter Award Chris Tompkins Music Industry Award John Briggs Studio Musician Award Larry Byrom America's Music Award Angela Hacker Taylor Hicks Media Award Rick Shayne |