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Dean Dillon, Marty Stuart, Hank Williams Jr.
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Hank Williams Jr., Brenda Lee, Kyle Young
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Kenny Chesney performs at the ceremony.
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Emmylou Harris, Charlie Worsham
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Brenda Lee, Marty Stuart, Kyle Young
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Bill and Becky Anderson
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Ray Stevens
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Shooter Jennings performs during the ceremony.
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Ronnie and Janine Dunn
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Alan Jackson performs during the ceremony.
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Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry
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Randy Travis, Mary Davis
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Brittney Spencer performs during the ceremony.
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Ashley McBryde
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Charlie McCoy
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George Strait performs during the ceremony.
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Sam Williams
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Eric Church performs during the ceremony.
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Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White
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Connie Smith
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Barbara and Kix Brooks
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Pastor Evelyn Hubbard
Dean Dillon, Marty Stuart, and Hank Williams Jr. were formally inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony.
Dillon, Stuart, and Williams Jr., who received country music’s highest honor, were treated to heartfelt tributes and inspired performances of songs they wrote or made famous. The tributes were performed by artists who were a surprise to both the audience and the inductees.
Marty Stuart
The singer, songwriter, producer, archivist, photographer, television host, and spokesman was honored by:
- Pastor Evelyn Hubbard performing "It’s Time to Go Home"
- Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris and Charlie Worsham with "Tempted"
- Ashley McBryde singing "The Observations of a Crow"
Medallion Presentation: Country Music Hall of Fame member and Stuart’s wife, Connie Smith
Dean Dillon
The master songwriter was honored by:
- Kenny Chesney with "A Lot of Things Different"
- Brittney Spencer performing "Tennessee Whiskey"
- Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait singing "The Chair"
Medallion Presentation: Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait
Hank Williams Jr.
Son of Country Music Hall of Fame member Hank Williams, Williams Jr. was recognized by:
- Shooter Jennings with "Feelin’ Better"
- Eric Church singing "A Country Boy Can Survive"
- Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson performing "The Blues Man"
Medallion Presentation: Country Music Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee