LIST: Country Artists Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Many Country Music Legends Have A Spot In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

As proof of country music’s influence and popularity, several country artists are members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock Hall couldn’t ignore the impact these singers had (or have) on the entire music industry.

We recently learned who will be inducted into the Rock Hall in 2024. The late Jimmy Buffett is among those being honored. While he wasn’t a country artist by definition, he was a dear friend of the community.

Buffett’s upcoming induction into the Rock Hall did inspire us to list the country artists who are already members. For the record, this list only features country singers who are members of the Rock Hall.

But it’s worth noting that country musicians such as Floyd Cramer, Johnny Gimble, and James Burton are members of the Hall as well. Sun Records founder Sam Phillips also has a spot in the Hall.

Additionally, this list will feature cross-genre performers in the Rock Hall who also made an impact in country music. Plus, every artist in this list is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame!

Keep Scrolling To See The Country Artists Honored In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Jimmie Rodgers – Inducted In 1986

“The Father of Country Music” Jimmie Rodgers was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s inaugural class in 1986. He joined the Country Music Hall of Fame’s inaugural class 25 years prior, in 1961.

Rodgers is the only artist to be inducted into both Halls’ first classes. 

Elvis Presley – Inducted In 1986

It only makes sense that “The King of Rock and Roll” was inducted into the Rock Hall’s inaugural class in 1986. Elvis Presley joined the Country Music Hall of Fame 12 years later, in 1998.

The Everly Brothers – Inducted In 1986

The Everly Brothers also joined the Rock Hall’s inaugural class in 1986. The sibling duo later joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

To this date, the Everly Brothers are the only duo/group in both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Ray Charles – Inducted In 1986

The legendary Ray Charles joined the Rock Hall’s inaugural class in 1986. Charles later joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Jerry Lee Lewis – Inducted In 1986

Jerry Lee Lewis also joined the Rock Hall’s inaugural class in 1986. “The Killer” joined the Country Music Hall of Fame 36 years later, in 2022.

Hank Williams – Inducted In 1987

Country music icon Hank Williams joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He, like Rodgers, joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961.

Johnny Cash – Inducted In 1992

“The Man in Black” joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Johnny Cash joined the Country Music Hall of Fame 12 years prior, in 1980.

Bill Monroe – Inducted In 1997

“The Father of Bluegrass” Bill Monroe became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. He previously joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970.

Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys – Inducted In 1999

Country artist Bob Wills and his band, the Texas Playboys, joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Wills joined the Country Music Hall of Fame (solo) 31 years prior, in 1968.

Chet Atkins – Inducted In 2002

While Chet Atkins was mostly known as a skilled musician, he did sing occasionally.

He joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame among the 2002 class of inductees. Atkins previously joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973.

Brenda Lee – Inducted In 2002

Like Atkins, Brenda Lee joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. “Little Miss Dynamite” was previously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.

Dolly Parton – Inducted In 2022

Dolly Parton joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

Parton vowed to create a rock album after she entered the Rock Hall. That album, titled Rockstar, was released in 2023. It included collaborations with Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, and more.

Willie Nelson – Inducted In 2023

Willie Nelson is the latest country artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He was inducted in 2023. “The Red Headed Stranger” joined the Country Music Hall of Fame 30 years prior in 1993.

Head below to enjoy a video of Wille Nelson performing during his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2023. Congratulations to him and the other country artists in the Rock Hall!