North Carolina Music Hall of Fame facts for kids

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is a special museum in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is a non-profit group that celebrates musicians, composers, and artists. These people must have a connection to North Carolina. They also need to have made a big impact in the music world. The museum collects and keeps many cool items from these musicians. You can see these items on display.

In December 2014, the Hall of Fame moved to a new spot. It is now inside the Curb Museum for Music and Motorsports. This museum is located at 600 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard.

History of the Hall of Fame

The building that used to house the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis. It was once the town's old jail.

Two businessmen, Doug Croft and Joe Carroll, started this organization in 1994. It first opened in Thomasville, North Carolina. In 1999, seven people were honored. One more person was honored in 2002.

The museum needed more space. So, an old city jail in Kannapolis, North Carolina, was chosen as its new home. Work to fix up the building started in 2008. The museum was finished seven months later in 2009.

A music industry leader named Mike Curb helped a lot with the Hall of Fame. He had ties to Kannapolis. He was also friends with David H. Murdock. Mr. Murdock was building the North Carolina Research Campus nearby. Mike Curb made a deal to rent and fix up the old jail and police station. He also asked his friend, Eddie Ray, to be the operations director. Eddie Ray is from North Carolina and is a music executive.

Mike Curb and Eddie Ray were both honored in the Hall in 2009. Mike Curb was recognized for his help and support. Eddie Ray was honored for his long career in music, even though he was not a performer.

In 2012, the Hall of Fame held its third induction event. This event was open to everyone. It took place at the Vintage Motor Club Conference & Events Center. This center is in Concord, North Carolina. Selling tickets helped the group raise money.

Who Can Be Included?

Musicians can be chosen for the Hall of Fame if they were born in North Carolina. They can also be chosen if they made North Carolina their home. They must have been working in the music industry for at least 10 years. The Hall of Fame does not just honor performers. Producers, music company leaders, and teachers can also be included.

Honored Musicians and Artists

The people honored in the Hall of Fame come from many different types of music. These include Jazz, Opera, Hip Hop, Blues, Rock, Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Here are some of the people who have been honored:

1999 Honorees

• Chairmen of the Board
• Charlie Daniels
• Bill Griffin
• Kay Kyser
• Victoria Livengood
• Loonis McGlohon
• Billy Scott

2002 Honorees

• Ronnie Milsap

2009 Honorees

Honorary member

• Mike Curb - Honorary member (2009)

2010 Honorees

2011 Honorees

2012 Honorees

2013 Honorees

2014 Honorees

2015 Honorees

2016 Honorees

2017 Honorees

2018 Honorees

2019 Honorees

2020 Honorees

2022 Honorees

2023 Honorees

2024 Honorees

2025 Honorees

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