Carrie Underwood to be inducted into Oklahoma MusicHall of Fame
TULSA -- Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year and four-time Grammy
winner Carrie Underwood will be inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in
September, along with Oklahoma artists and performers Rocky Frisco and Ramona
Reed.
The Class of 2009 Inductees will join other music performers and artists who have been
recognized by the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame since 1997, including Vince Gill, Toby
Keith, Merle Haggard, Wanda Jackson, Hank Thompson, The All American Rejects and
David Gates.
The newest inductees were announced Monday at a news conference at the Tulsa Press
Club. The three will perform at the 13th Annual Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony and Concert Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Muskogee Civic Center, 405
Boston Street.
"All three of this year's inductees are worthy recipients of this honor. Each is recognized
world wide for their musical talent, and we are proud that each calls Oklahoma home,"
said Max Boydstun, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board Chair.
"We are especially proud to induct our own Oklahoma idol Carrie Underwood and to
offer the public a chance to experience the performances of all three inductees to
celebrate their contribution to Oklahoma music history and culture," he added.
In addition to the Class of 2009 Inductees, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
announced it will present C.H. Parker with the coveted Governor's Award, an honor
given only three times in the past.
Reserved seats for the Concert & Induction tickets will be on pre-sale to existing
members of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame between Aug. 18 and 21. To join the
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and participate in early ticket sales, go to
www.omhof.com or www.oklahomamusichalloffame.com to complete an application
form, or call (918) 687-0800 for membership information.
Tickets for reserved seating will be offered to the public starting Aug. 22. Tickets will be
available online at www.omhof.com and at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and
Museum office by calling (918) 697-0800. Ticket prices range from $39.95 to $79.95,
plus handling charges.
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