Jerry Lee Lewis to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
MUSICPublished May 18, 2022 2:18pm EDT
Jerry Lee Lewis to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
The ‘Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On’ singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986
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Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The rock and roll star-turned-country music artist is being recognized as a “Veteran Era Artist.” He had 34 Top 20 country hits between 1968 and 1981, according to the Country Music Association.
The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
“To be recognized by Country Music with their highest honor is a humbling experience,” Lewis said in a statement.
Jerry Lee Lewis speaks at the Country Music Hall of Fame 2022 inductees press conference. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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“The little boy from Ferriday, Louisiana, listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought he’d be in a Hall amongst them. I am appreciative of all those who have recognized that Jerry Lee Lewis music is country music and to our almighty God for his never-ending redeeming grace.”
The induction announcement was hosted Tuesday by Brooks & Dunn duo, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn.
“It’s been a while coming,” Lewis said of the induction. “But we’re thankful for it.”
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Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks and Dunn speak onstage with Jerry Lee Lewis at the Country Music Hall of Fame 2022 inductees presented by CMA at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum May 17, 2022, in Nashville. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Fans have long awaited Lewis’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but the performer brushed it off.
“I never really got into it too much,” Lewis explained. “I’m sure they had a reason for it.”
Lee transitioned into the country music industry in 1957 when “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On” made it to the top of the charts.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Jerry Lee Lewis performs onstage at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 17, 2018. (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
“I’ve always loved country music. It’s made more sense for me than anything,” he says. “I like to get into it. I love the words to the songs, and they just seem to make a lot of sense.”
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- Yyeetcannon3 hours agoI miss the 50’s. Life was so much better and more safe and sane.Reply19Show 2 more replies
- Ddon’taskme2 hours agoLewis was set to become the new King of Rock of Roll when Elvis joined the service and went overseas. But his marriage to the young teen cousin ruined his chances and who knows what other records and hits he would have had. But, life is life and I am glad he was recognized for his contributions to …See moreReply81
- MMahoganyRush2 hours agoHe’s probably more aware of his surroundings than you know who.Reply15
- Ffreeamerican1012 hours agoGreat choice. I loved his music.Reply6
- Ddabeach2 hours agoCongrats Jerry. One of the last true legends of music.Reply8
- TTravelin’Solo3 hours agoWell deserved. A lot of people don’t realize how many country hits and albums Jerry Lee had, but it was plenty. Actually like his country albums better than his rock and roll ones but have both.Reply31
- Aalson1 hour agoThere is on u-tube a video from 1989 called ” The Patriarchs of Rock n Roll”. A must watch that has, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Fats Domino, B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Ray Charles, James Brown and more, all on stage at the same time. The Killer in prime.Reply3
- fromoldschool2 hours agoMust be something in the water down there, his cousins Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, all good piano players.Reply5
- Jjustmycomments5911 hour agoWhen you use the words legend and icon about Jerry Lee you are absolutely in the ballpark.Reply3
- CCommonSenseAnyone?5572 hours agoI live that he’s still wearing his sparkling jacket and white shoes with great panache!Reply3
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