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Elvis Presley -

Together with some of his most accomplished peers, the King was part of the inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1986.

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Elvis was synonymous with rock n' roll, but he experimented with a variety of genres, including gospel and country. Elvis Presley was recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame posthumously in 1998.

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Dolly Parton -

Dolly Parton is one of the most decorated female country artists of all time, but it was not until 1999 that she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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With a career spanning six decades, the Queen of Country was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

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Ray Charles -

The influential singer-songwriter and pianist was part of the inaugural 1986 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Ray Charles -

In 1985, Ray Charles had a country No.1 hit called 'Seven Spanish Angels' with Willie Nelson. He was inducted posthumously into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Johnny Cash -

The Man in Black had nine No. 1 hits between 1959 and 1976. In 1980 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

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Johnny Cash -

In 1992, it was time for the 'Ring of Fire' singer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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The Everly Brothers -

Don and Phil Everly combined elements of both country and rock in their music. The duo was first inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. 

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The Everly Brothers where later recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Willie Nelson -

Willie Nelson is one of the greatest country music artists of all time. His talent and contribution to the genre was recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.

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Willie Nelson -

"An American institution," as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls him, Willie Nelson received his second Hall of Fame induction in 2023.

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Jerry Lee Lewis -

The legendary pianist and singer-songwriter was part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 1986.

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His 1972 song 'Chantilly Lace' was No.1 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart. Jerry Lee Lewis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022.

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Hank Williams -

Hank Williams is one of the greatest icons of American music. He was part of the inaugural class of 1961 of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Hank Williams -

Hank Williams was not only a country and western legend, but he also dabbled with a number of different genres, including gospel, blues, and rockabilly. In 1986, Williams was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Brenda Lee -

Brenda Lee's top country hit was 'Big Four Poster Bed' in 1974. The singer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.

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Brenda Lee -

Little Miss Dynamite was also known for her rockabilly tunes. Brenda Lee was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

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Sam Phillips -

The founder of Sun Records, who produced artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

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Sam Phillips -

In 2001, Sam Phillips, "one of the most important non-performers in American music," was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Chet Atkins -

The iconic guitarist was first inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. Mister Guitar had a huge influence in shaping the Nashville sound.

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Chet Atkins was then posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. 

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Jimmie Rodgers -

The Father of Country Music became huge in the late 1920s. Jimmie Rodgers is the only music artist to have been part of the inaugural inductions of both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Jimmie Rodgers -

Rodgers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

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James Burton -

Guitarist James Burton invented the chicken pickin' style used in country music until this day. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

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James Burton -

Burton played with a number of high-profile music artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Costello. Burton was then inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024.

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Floyd Cramer -

The innovative pianist's sound helped shape the Nashville sound of the '50s and '60s. Floyd Cramer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.

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Floyd Cramer -

Cramer famously played in Elvis Presley's single 'Heartbreak Hotel,' among others. In 2003 he was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Both inductions were done posthumously. 

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Johnny Gimble -

Johnny Gimble is one of country music's most famous fiddlers. In 1999 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys.

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Johnny Gimble was then inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a solo musician posthumously in 2018.

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Bill Monroe -

Also known as the "Father of Bluegrass," Bill Monroe is an influential mandolinist and singer-songwriter. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970.

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Bill Monroe -

In 1997 it was time for this member of The Blue Grass Boys to be acknowledged by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

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Bob Wills -

One of the founders of Western swing, Bob Wills had his contribution to country music recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1968.

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Bob Wills -

In 1999, Bob Wills was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys.

Sources: (Billboard) (Country Music Hall of Fame) (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

See also: The world's most popular genres of music

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