We preserve the heritage of NC music. Honoring The Past - Shaping The Future of music in NC.
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Today we remember Tony Rice, 2021 NCMHOF inductee. Widely regarded as one of the most important flat-picking guitarists in American music, Rice expanded the stylistic range of bluegrass guitar and developed the genre-crossing style known as "spacegrass."
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Happy Birthday to John P. Kee, the Prince of Gospel Music and a 2013 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee. Born in Durham, NC, he began playing piano at age 8 and went on to become one of the most prolific figures in contemporary gospel.
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"Lord, give us the courage to be honest and bold about our feelings, no matter who, or how many we go against." - Charlie Daniels
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May 25
Remembering 2014 NCMHOF inductee Jimmy Capps on his birthday. He was a Grand Ole Opry Staff Band member for over 50 years and played on thousands of recordings, averaging 500 recording sessions a year including classics by George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Kenny Rogers.
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May 23
Remembering 2019 NCMHOF inductee Robert Moog on his birthday. Robert Moog was a lifelong innovator who turned electronic instruments into expressive tools for musicians, creating the first commercially available synthesizer.
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May 18
The NC Music Hall of Fame & CURB Motorsports museums will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10am.
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May 13
On May 13, 1961, "Stand By Me" entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. Co-written and recorded by Ben E. King, a Henderson, North Carolina native, the song would peak at No. 4 the following month and later re-chart with the release of the 1986 film of the same name.
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Happy Birthday to 2009 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Grant! Born May 9, 1923, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, he went on to become the honorary Mayor of Hollywood, producing the Hollywood Christmas Parade and welcoming stars to the Walk of Fame nearly 500 times!
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Congratulations to Belmont University, Mike & Linda Curb, and the Mike Curb Foundation on breaking ground for the new Curb College facility on Music Row!
Read more: belmont.edu/stories/articles…
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Happy Birthday to 2010 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis! Born on May 4, 1959 in Marshville, NC, he helped lead the traditional country revival with classics like “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Diggin’ Up Bones.”
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Happy Birthday Eric Church! Born May 3, 1977, in Granite Falls, NC, he worked his way up from playing bars near Appalachian State to topping the charts with his debut No. 1 album Chief, which spawned hits like “Drink in My Hand” and “Springsteen.”
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Today we honor the Birthday of 2014 NC Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Link Wray! Born May 2, 1929, in Dunn, NC, he revolutionized rock guitar with “Rumble,” pioneering distortion and the power chord that metal bands have used for generations.
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Happy Birthday to our 2009 NC Music Hall of Fame Inductee Kate Smith! Born May 1, 1907, she became America’s beloved “Songbird of the South," best known for her powerful 1938 debut of “God Bless America”. She was also the first woman to host her own show on-air.
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Apr 26
Happy Birthday, 2010 NC Music Hall of Fame Inductee Maurice Williams! Born April 26, 1938, he wrote the timeless hit “Stay,” the shortest song ever to reach #1 on the Billboard charts. We honor the legacy of a true musical innovator today!
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Apr 21
Did You Know? Tony Rice won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Instrumental Performer of the Year for Guitar six times between 1990 and 2007.
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Apr 17
Today we are mourning the loss of 2010 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee Don Schlitz. Born in Durham, NC, Don leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the most influential songwriters in country music history.
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Apr 16
Did You Know? Randy Travis has 23 number one singles, 31 top-10 smash hits, he's won seven Grammys, six CMA awards, and eleven ACM awards.
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Apr 12
Happy Birthday to Michael English! Born April 12, 1953, in Kenansville, NC, this powerhouse vocalist became one of Southern Gospel’s leading voices and won multiple Dove Awards with his groundbreaking solo debut. Celebrating a true gospel legend today!
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Apr 11
Happy Birthday to Jim Lauderdale! Born on April 11, 1957, in Troutman, NC, this two‑time Grammy‑winning songwriter has spent three decades shaping country, rock, folk, and bluegrass, helping pave the way for the current Americana movement.
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Join us in person for a FREE event on Tuesday, June 9th, diving into the life and legacy of Clyde McPhatter. Hear from expert panelists, share your thoughts, purchase your book and get it signed!
📅 Tue, June 9th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
📍 600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
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