By Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull <\/p>\n
The inaugural induction of the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame was held in the Branson Hall of Fame Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:00 PM. The master of ceremonies was Bob Leftridge, the emcee for the Baldknobbers, vocalist and local celebrity. The awards were presented by Paul Revere of Paul Revere and the Raiders, currently performing at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater, with assistance from Suzi Weber of the Suzi Weber Live show. After the ceremony, the Radisson Hotel Branson and Stone Hill Winery sponsored an awards reception and the Hall of Fame unveiling took place. <\/p>\n
The inaugural inductees and the category they were inducted into are: <\/p>\n
Recurring Special Award
\nHarold Bell Wright <\/p>\n
Performer Category <\/p>\n
Roy Clark
\nLloyd “Shad” and Ruth “Mollie” Heller
\nYakov Smirnoff
\nJim Stafford
\nMel Tillis
\nAndy Williams <\/p>\n
Leadership Category
\nChisai Childs
\nBill & Janet Dailey
\nThe Herschend Family – Hugo & Mary
\nJim Thomas
\nThe Trimble Family – Dr. Bruce and Mary <\/p>\n
Performing Groups <\/p>\n
Baldknobbers
\nThe Foggy River Boys
\nPresleys <\/p>\n
Horizon Category
\nJoe Sullivan <\/p>\n
The Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame is a not for profit organization recognizing Branson’s distinguished entertainment history, tradition, those who have had a significant impact on the Branson entertainment industry. The Hall’s board of directors is the sole voting body and selected the inaugural inductees from over 70 nominations. <\/p>\n
For more information, contact the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame toll free at 866-922-FAME (3263) or locally at 417-336-FAME (3263), by email at info@bransonentertainmenthalloffame.com or visit www.bransonentertainmenthalloffame.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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