Texas Country Music Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees
David Frizzell, Buddy Holly, and The Texas Tenors set to be inducted in August
CARTHAGE, Texas (KLTV) - FROM THE TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME:
David Frizzell, Buddy Holly and The Texas Tenors will be the newest additions to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in August 2022.
David Frizzell
David Frizzell’s life and his career are tightly woven into the fabric of country music history and lore. He is both legacy and legend with an unmistakable voice and a captivating style. David Frizzell is one of the greatest voices in country music with a haunting resemblance to his older brother, the ultimate stylist, Lefty Frizzell. In the early 1980s, Frizzell founded the musical duo of Frizzell & West with the gorgeous and gifted Shelly West, daughter of country superstar Dottie West. Their recording of “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma” made its way to Clint Eastwood, who insisted on adding the tune to the soundtrack of his forthcoming film, Any Which Way You Can. Along with his CMA awards,
Frizzell has won numerous performing and recording trophies from the Academy of Country Music, Billboard and Music City News. He has been nominated for three Grammys, both as part of Frizzell & West and as a solo artist. Writing, producing, touring and performing: David Frizzell is a timeless and tireless entertainer who continues to share his many gifts to the delight of fans old and new across the U.S. and throughout the world.
The Texas Tenors
The Texas Tenors have amassed a huge fan base worldwide with over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. They are Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World for 2019. With impressive live ticket sales tracked by PollStar they are considered the most successful touring group in the history of America’s Got Talent. The Texas Tenors appeared on NBC’s national hit television show America’s Got Talent: The Champions. After airing worldwide their fan base grew even larger than before. As consummate professionals these three friends with a simple All-American dream have proven their impact will be long lasting as their popularity continues to grow.
They have performed more than 1400 live concerts in just the last 10 years. With concerts at performing arts centers, casinos, symphony halls, outdoor festivals and major corporate events, The Texas Tenors have shown they truly possess that rare, ever sought-after quality - mass appeal.
Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his siblings. His style was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues acts, which he performed in Lubbock with his friends from high school.
The ceremony/concert will take place on Saturday, Aug, 13 at the Carthage Civic Center in Carthage, Texas, and will be part of the 25th annual Classic Country Music Festival, a full weekend of celebrations which kick off Thursday, August 11 and conclude Sunday, August 14. Friday, Aug. 12 will be the annual John Ritter Tribute Showcase with Emcee Linda Davis and 24 finalists vying for the title of “Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Ambassador” for 2023. Special guests for the Saturday, Aug. 13 Induction show will include inductees The Texas Tenors, David Frizzell and John Mueller, the official tribute performer for Buddy Holly, Emcee Dallas Wayne and The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Band.
Other special guests for the weekend will include Jeannie C. Riley, Leona Williams, Ron Williams, Marty Haggard, Zac Clifton, Lang Scott, Randy C. Moore, Gena Hamilton, Tess Frizzell, Bobby Tomberlin, Jennifer Herron, Bobby Marquez and others to be announced.
Tickets for the Friday night show are $20, Saturday night show tickets are $125 and $100 on the floor and $70 and $75 in the upper-level seating and will go on sale May 1 at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in Carthage.
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