The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is honored to have Earl Scruggs, one of the greatest Blue Grass music and banjo musician in the World, as a permanent member. We will be forever grateful to him for his outstanding contributions to the music history of North Carolina [...]]]> On behalf of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, we offer our deepest condolences to Gary, Randy and the entire Earl Scruggs family upon the passing of their father and beloved one.

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is honored to have Earl Scruggs, one of the greatest Blue Grass music and banjo musician in the World, as a permanent member. We will be forever grateful to him for his outstanding contributions to the music history of North Carolina and to the World.

For Immediate Release

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum and title sponsor Rowan Regional Medical Center, will have its first annual “Rhythm & Run” 5k run on Saturday June 16, 2012 in Kannapolis, N.C. at 9:00 am.

The 5k run will begin downtown in the beautiful Cannon Village adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum. The certified course runs through the N.C. Research Campus and continues onto the [...]]]>  

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum Announces The “Rhythm & Run” 5k

For Immediate Release

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum and title sponsor Rowan Regional Medical Center, will have its first annual “Rhythm & Run” 5k run on Saturday June 16, 2012 in Kannapolis, N.C. at 9:00 am.

The 5k run will begin downtown in the beautiful Cannon Village adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum. The certified course runs through the N.C. Research Campus and continues onto the scenic trails of the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Greenway.

This one of a kind race will showcase music, for the duration of the event, by legendary artists who are inductees in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

Participants are encouraged to register in advance. Registration is online at: www.sportoften.com or in person at: 109 West A Street, Kannapolis N.C. 28081. Awards will be given to top finishers in each category. All proceeds will go to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame which is a 501(C) non-profit organization.

For the non-runner…become a volunteer. Volunteers will aid in making this event a success.

For more information contact the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum at (704) 934-2320 or www.NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org.

Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and Hanes Brands of Winston-Salem have become the first major corporate sponsors of the NC Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The other sponsors, to date, include the City of Kannapolis, Castle Cook Realty, First Community Bank, Curb Family Foundation, Curb Records and the Holiday Inn Express – Concord.

This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 13th at the [...]]]> North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Announces Major Sponsors for 2011 Induction Ceremony

For Immediate Release

Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and Hanes Brands of Winston-Salem have become the first major corporate sponsors of the NC Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The other sponsors, to date, include the City of Kannapolis, Castle Cook Realty, First Community Bank, Curb Family Foundation, Curb Records and the Holiday Inn Express – Concord.

This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 13th at the David H. Murdock Core Lab Building in Kannapolis.

This year’s inductees include Country/Rock-a-Billy legend, Billy “Crash” Craddock of Greensboro, Grammy award winning tenor Anthony Dean Griffey of High Point, Kinston native Maceo Parker, a Jazz/Funk sax player who was James Brown’s sideman, Singer/Songwriter Ben Folds from Winston-Salem who is also a judge on NBC’s “Sing Off,” and contemporary Christian recording artist Michael English of Wallace, songwriter/playwright / author Billy Edd Wheeler from Swannanoa, songwriter, John D. Loudermilk of Durham, and the late Blue Grass, singer/songwriter/musician Clyde Moody.

For more information contact:

Eddie Ray
Operations Director/Vice Chair
704-934-2320 (Museum)
703-346-6241 (Mobile)
info (at) northcarolinamusichalloffame.org

Bill Kopald
Chairman
(336) 299-2520 (Office)
(336) 337-2521 (Mobile)
bkokpald@bellsouth.net

In order to provide our visitors to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame museum greater access to the music and history of the Hall of Fame inductees in the museum, we have attached a QR (Quick Response) bar code format to each of our Inductee exhibits. The format will provide museum visitors, who have a smart phone, to access more information about the inductee’s history and to listen to their videos and musical [...]]]>  NORTH CAROLINA MUSIC HALL OF FAME MUSEUM ANNOUNCEMENT

In order to provide our visitors to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame museum greater access to the music and history of the Hall of Fame inductees in the museum, we have attached a QR (Quick Response) bar code format to each of our Inductee exhibits. The format will provide museum visitors, who have a smart phone, to access more information about the inductee’s history and to listen to their videos and musical concerts.

The museum is open free to the public from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and on weekends by appointment.  The facility can also be rented for private parties and receptions.  Photographs of the exhibits and a complete list of the inductees is available on the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame website.

For additional information contact:

Eddie Ray
Operations Director/Vice Chair
704-934-2320 (Museum)
703-346-6241 (Mobile)
eray(at)northcarolinamusichalloffame.org

Bill Kopald
Chairman
(336) 299-2520 (Office)
(336) 337-2521 (Mobile)
bkopald@southbell.net

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April 20, 2011

For Immediate Release

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the names of this year’s inductees. The ceremony will take place October 13th in Kannapolis.

Performing Artists

Billy “Crash” Craddock , Country/Rockabilly recording legend, Greensboro Anthony Dean Griffey, Grammy award winning tenor, High Point Maceo Parker, Jazz/Funk sax player & James Brown sideman, Kinston Ben Folds, songwriter/alternative rock musician, judge on NBC’s “Sing Off,” Winston-Salem Michael English, Contemporary Christian recording artist, Wallace

Performing Artist (Deceased)

Clyde Moody, Blue Grass, singer/songwriter/musician

Non-Performing Artists

Billy Edd Wheeler, songwriter/playwright/author, [...]]]>

April 20, 2011

For Immediate Release

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the names of this year’s inductees. The
ceremony will take place October 13th in Kannapolis.

Performing Artists

Billy “Crash” Craddock , Country/Rockabilly recording legend, Greensboro
Anthony Dean Griffey, Grammy award winning tenor, High Point
Maceo Parker, Jazz/Funk sax player & James Brown sideman, Kinston
Ben Folds, songwriter/alternative rock musician, judge on NBC’s “Sing Off,” Winston-Salem
Michael English, Contemporary Christian recording artist, Wallace

Performing Artist (Deceased)

Clyde Moody, Blue Grass, singer/songwriter/musician

Non-Performing Artists

Billy Edd Wheeler, songwriter/playwright/author, Swannanoa
John D. Loudermilk, songwriter, Durham

The induction ceremony will be held Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the David H. Murdock
Core Laboratory Building in Kannapolis, NC.. The evening will include a reception, dinner and
induction ceremony with a variety of entertainment. Tickets go on sale September 1st at the
museum and online.

For more information contact:

Eddie Ray
Operations Director/Vice Chair
704-932-2320 (Museum)
703-346-6241 (Mobile)
info@northcarolinamusichalloffame.org

Bill Kopald
Chairman
(336) 299-2520 (Office)
(336) 337-2521 (Mobile)
bkokpald@bellsouth.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum Open To Public

Kannapolis, NC–August 25, 2009–It’s taken almost a decade, but the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum has finally opened its doors in Kannapolis, North Carolina and the response has been astounding.

Located in what was once the old jail in historic the Cannon Village, the museum is now home to a growing collection of memorabilia and memories from some of North Carolina’s [...]]]>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum
Open To Public

Kannapolis, NC–August 25, 2009–It’s taken almost a decade, but the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum has finally opened its doors in Kannapolis, North Carolina and the response has been astounding.

Located in what was once the old jail in historic the Cannon Village, the museum is now home to a growing collection of memorabilia and memories from some of North Carolina’s finest musicians, songwriters and entertainers ranging from Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane to Andy Griffith, Randy Travis and Chairmen of the Board.

The renovation of the old building was a two year labor of love funded by the Curb Family Foundation and overseen personally by Mike Curb.  A former Lieutenant and acting Governor of California and owner of a successful music empire, Curb, credits his start in the business to Eddie Ray, who is on board as Operations Director of the museum.

Ray, a music pioneer and native of Franklin, North Carolina, has enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the entertainment business.  He will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame this year.

Bill Kopald, Chairman of the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors, says the museum is a testament to determination and perseverance, “The need has been here for a long time and it’s wonderful to finally have a home to showcase memorabilia and give people the opportunity to learn about some of the incredible musicians that hail from North Carolina, the purpose of the museum is to entertain and educate”.

The museum is open free to the public from 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and on weekends by appointment.  The facility can also be rented for private parties and receptions.  A complete list of the 2009 inductees will be announced next month.

For additional information contact:

Eddie Ray
Operation Director/Vice Chairman
NC Music Hall of Fame
704-934-2320
eray(at)northcarolinamusichalloffame.org
Liz Cavanaugh
NC Music Hall of Fame
615-963-9316
lcavanaugh@curb.com

Website:  http://www.northcarolinamusichalloffame.org