Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
Front entrance to the Hall of Fame

The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, located in Carthage in Panola County in East Texas, honors those who have made outstanding contributions to country music and were born in the state of Texas.[1] This includes singers, songwriters, disc jockeys, and others.[2]

In the center of the exhibit area, a replica of a 1930s theater marquee reminds visitors of the role of country music in film. A juke box nearby allows visitors to select the country songs that they wish to hear played while touring the museum.

The marquee serves as the entrance to the Tex Ritter Museum.[3] A native of Panola County, Ritter was one of the first singers inducted into the hall of fame when it was established in 1998. It also has an exhibit on Ritter's son, John Ritter.[4]

  1. ^ Shamburger, Meredith (June 5, 2020). "Texas Country Music Hall of Fame says 2020 festival will be livestream-only". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Brand, Aaron (July 29, 2021). "Music City Texas lineup: Moe Bandy, Hickory Hill, Gene Watson, more". Texarkana Gazette. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Galit, Elaine L.; Simmons, Vikk (2005). Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures. Taylor Trade Publishing pg. 68-70. ISBN 978-1-5897-9202-9.
  4. ^ Shamburger, Meredith (August 14, 2021). "Texas Country Music Hall of Fame: Wharton singer wins John Ritter Tribute Showcase". The Panola Watchman. Retrieved August 17, 2021.