Our Calling
The Volunteer State Music Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Tennessee's rich musical heritage. We honor the sonic legacy of our great artists, ensuring their contributions to the global music landscape are recognized and remembered for generations to come.
A curated selection of Tennessee's most influential artists, whose sonic contributions have defined the Volunteer State's musical identity for generations.
2025 Inductee
A Smoky Mountain treasure whose heartfelt songwriting and iconic voice have profoundly shaped the spirit of Tennessee and country music for the whole world.
2025 Inductee
Boudleaux & Felice Bryant were trailblazing songwriters whose timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics helped shape the sound of American country and pop music from Tennessee to the world.
2026 Inductee
​The Queen of Ragtime Piano, whose virtuosic performances and infectious style revived a classic American sound and left an enduring mark on popular music.