Tim McGraw is among those selected to be inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2026.
McGraw will be inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. Paul Overstreet and The Stanley Brothers are the other inductees.
Overstreet will be inducted into the Songwriter category, while The Stanley Brothers will be inducted into the Veterans Era Artist category.
Country Music Hall of Fame member Marty Stuart announced the news at a news conference.
The artists will be formally inducted as the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame at its annual Medallion Ceremony to be held later this year. "Each year, this moment serves as a powerful reminder of the people whose passion and dedication have defined Country Music at its very best," says Sarah Trahern, CMA CEO. "As we welcome Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and The Stanley Brothers into the Country Music Hall of Fame, we celebrate not only their extraordinary achievements, but the lasting influence their music will have on future generations. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to help recognize these legacies and share in this unforgettable milestone."
"The new inductees each followed their own distinctive career paths, but they have one critical commonality: they have left an indelible mark on country music," said Kyle Young, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO.
"Everything good in my life has come from country music," says McGraw. "From my best memories as a kid, to meeting my wife, to this music community, to the friendships I've made along the way. To represent Country Music at the highest level is the greatest honor anyone could bestow on me. I admit, I've imagined this moment many times through my career — worked towards it, thought of how I could be the kind of artist who was worthy of it. But my imagination didn't do it justice. As I stand here, I'll be the first to tell you I'm only worthy of it because it's not mine alone. It also belongs to my family, to my team on and off the road, to the songwriters who trust me with their songs, to the musicians, the actors, the co-authors and to the many, many greats that came before me and taught me how it's done. I am so honored."
Since his first hit in 1992, Louisiana native McGraw has built a catalog of hits defined by emotionally resonant, thought-provoking songs, such as "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Humble and Kind."
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