To date, there are only 18 music industry professionals that have managed to earn exclusive membership into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. That list includes not just artists, but non-performers and instrumentalists alike.
Among those who have managed the feat of being inducted into both institutions are a handful of names that have shaped both genres as we know them.
Then, of course, there's Elvis Presley, another cornerstone of the short list of crossover icons. Often credited for bringing rock and roll into the mainstream, Presley was also deeply rooted in the traditions of country music, drawing inspiration from Southern gospel and honky-tonk that earned him acclaim in both institutions.
More recently Dolly Parton joined the rarified group, reflecting her one-of-a-kind ability to transcend genre boundaries across generations of fans while never compromising her signature sound. Though long celebrated as a country icon, her songwriting, cultural reach, and influence across pop and rock landscapes have secured equal footing in rock history as well.
Dolly Parton performs onstage during the 2016 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum)As genres continue to blur, the list will inevitably expand. But, if history is any indicator, earning this particular double hour will remain one of music's rarest achievements.
Here is the complete list of the 18 music industry professionals who have been inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
Johnny Cash Country Music Hall of Fame: 1980 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 1992 Hank Williams Country: 1961 Rock: 1987 Jimmie Rodgers Country: 1961 Rock: 1986 Roy Acuff Country: 1962 Rock: 1992 Gene Autry Country: 1969 Rock: 1978 Bob Wills Country: 1968 Rock: 1999 Bill Monroe Country: 1970 Rock: 1997 Chet Atkins Country: 1973 Rock: 2002 Carl Perkins Country: 1974 Rock: 1986 Elvis Presley Country: 1998 Rock: 1986 The Everly Brothers Country: 2001 Rock: 1986 Buddy Holly Country: 1986 Rock: 1986 Brenda Lee Country: 1997 Rock: 2002 Jerry Lee Lewis Country: 2022 Rock: 1987 Ray Charles Country: 2022 Rock: 1986 Willie Nelson Country: 1993 Rock: 2023 Dolly Parton Country: 1986 Rock: 2022 Charley Pride Country: 2000 Rock: 2024Hence then, the article about only 18 artists have ever achieved this hall of fame double was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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