1980 in Country Music - Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Johnny Cash (1932–2003)
  • Connie B. Gay (1914–1989)
  • Original Sons of the Pioneers (Roy Rogers 1911-1998, Bob Nolan 1908-1980, Lloyd Perryman 1917-1977, Tim Spencer 1908-1974, Hugh Farr 1903-1980 and Karl Farr 1909-1961)

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