One more for The King as George Strait along with country guitar virtuoso Keith Urban will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, congrats!! They have till June 2026 to schedule their induction ceremony, so stay tuned.
Of course, King George is coming off of an incredible historic sold out concert at Kyle field. As shared recently, the Texas fave set a new Guiness World Record, wow.. As a music fan, I'm so happy to see legacy artists across genres excel and surpass expectations no matter how long they've been in the game.
Keith Urban, the hubby of one of my favorite actresses Nicole Kidman has logged an impressive 21 Billboard Radio Airplay number ones across his impressive career. The Grand Ole Opry member also boasts 15 platinum sellers. A heartfelt congrats to both well deserved!
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a well-known landmark in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, consisting of more than 2,690 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. Each star is dedicated to a specific person or group in the entertainment industry, including actors, musicians, directors, producers, fictional characters, and more.
The Walk of Fame was created in 1958 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as a way to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. The stars are awarded in five categories: Motion Pictures, Television, Recording, Radio, and Live Theatre/Performance.
To receive a star on the Walk of Fame, a nominee must meet certain criteria, including having a minimum of five years in the relevant entertainment field, a record of significant achievements, and contributions to the community. Celebrities are typically nominated by fans, industry professionals, or studios, and a committee makes the final selection.
The unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is often accompanied by a ceremony attended by the honoree, their colleagues, fans, and the media. It is a prestigious honor in the entertainment industry and a symbol of recognition for individuals who have left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.
Lefty Frizzell was the first country music recording artist to officially receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Roy Acuff and Roy Rogers were also inducted on the same day. The following is not in chronological order, but nonetheless, it is a comprehensive list of country music artists, and other genre artists/songwriters that have charted on the Billboard Country chart, and were honored with a star on the Walk of Fame:
1. Lefty Frizzell
2. Roy Acuff
3. Gene Autry
4. Glen Campbell
5. Johnny Cash
6. Patsy Cline
7. Merle Haggard
8. George Jones
9. Loretta Lynn
10. Willie Nelson
11. Dolly Parton
12. Hank Williams
13. Reba McEntire
14. Vince Gill
15. Garth Brooks
16. Tim McGraw
17. Faith Hill
18. Clint Black
19. Alabama
20. Brooks & Dunn
21. Rascal Flatts
22. Red Foley
23. Crystal Gayle
24. Ferlin Huskey
25. Alan Jackson
26. Anne Murray
27. Olivia Newton John
28. Ricky Nelson
29. Wayne Newton
30. Buck Owens
31. Charley Pride
32. Webb Pierce
33. PINK
34. Roy Orbison
35. The Sons of The Pioneers
36. Elvis
37. Webb Pierce
38. Bonnie Raitt
39. Lionel Richie
40. Don McLean
41. Stevie Nicks
42. Darius Rucker
43. Marty Robbins
44. Kenny Rogers
45. Gwen Stefani
46. Blake Shelton
47. Carrie Underwood
48. Kay Starr
49. Ernest Tubb
50. Shania Twain
51. Randy Travis
52. Diane Warren
53. Jimmy Wakely
54. Margaret Whiting
55. Slim Whitman
56. Dwight Yoakam
57. Roy Rogers
58. Tex Ritter
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Great list Sana. I can't believe Toby Keith doesn't have a star.