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
