CMA ANNOUNCES BOBBY BRADDOCK, REBA McENTIRE, AND JEAN SHEPARD AS NEWEST MEMBERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME NASHVILLE - The Country Music Association announced today that Bobby Braddock , Reba McEntire, and Jean Shepard will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba, who is known worldwide by her first name, will be inducted in the "Modern Era Artist" category, while Shepard will be inducted in the "Veterans Era Artist" category. Braddock is the first inductee in the new "Songwriter" category, which is awarded every third year in a rotation with the "Recording and/or Touring Musician" and "Non-Performer" categories. Braddock, Reba, and Shepard will increase membership in the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame from 112 to 115 inductees. "We are inducting royalty this year," said Steve Moore , CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Jean and Reba are two of Country Music's most rev...
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