The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the three new members who will comprise the Class of 2024.  Toby Keith (Modern Era), John Anderson (Veterans Era) and James Burton (Recording and/or touring musician).

Toby Keith died days from stomach cancer after the votes were counted.  A polarizing figure in music, Keith had 20 #1 Hits, with another 20 reaching the top ten.  Known for his patriotism, Keith broke out in the 1990s and is best known for his songs “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” “I Love This Bar,” and “Red Solo Cup.”

John Anderson began his musical career in the late 70s and had five number-one hits.  He is best known for his smash, “Swingin.” Anderson was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame ten years ago.

James Burton began working as a session musician in the late 1950s. He played guitar for a who’s who of legends, including Elvis Presley, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Costello.  Burton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and is also enshrined in the Musicians Hall of Fame and Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

We at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the impending members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.