NC Music Hall Of Fame

Today, NC Music Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis releases Same Old Way, his first album of completely new material in more than 18 years. The 12-track album includes previously unheard recordings from across his career. Congrats to @randytravis on the release of Same Old Way!

Durham will honor NCMHOF inductee Clyde McPhatter with a bronze street marker unveiling on Nov. 16 at 3 PM at Mangum & Pettigrew Streets. The event celebrates McPhatter's 94th birthday and his place in R&B and rock and roll history.

Today, we recognize the veterans who have served our country, including those in our own families, communities, and the NC Music Hall of Fame. Before pursuing his solo career, NCMHOF inductee Clyde McPhatter served in the U.S. Army. To all veterans, thank you for your service.

Happy birthday to NCMHOF inductee Donna Fargo! Born in Mount Airy on November 10, 1945, Donna became a country music star with hits including "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.," "Funny Face," and "You Can't Be a Beacon (If Your Light Don't Shine)."

November 8 marks the birthdays of three NC Music Hall of Fame inductees: Bucky Covington, Gerald Alston, and Scotty Wiseman. Covington topped Billboard's Country Albums chart, Alston led The Manhattans, and Wiseman wrote "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You."

25 years ago today, 2024 NCMHOF inductee Petey Pablo released his debut album, Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry. Released on Nov. 6, 2001, the album featured "Raise Up," a track that quickly became an anthem for North Carolina and later earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

Tonight at 7pm, the Durham City Council will officially declare November 15, Clyde McPhatter’s birthday, as "Clyde McPhatter Day." His daughter, Deborah McPhatter, will accept the proclamation on his behalf. Congratulations to the McPhatter family on this well-deserved honor!

Just one week left until "One Night on Sugar Hill," a special evening honoring the life and legacy of NCMHOF inductee Barry Poss at the Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 5. Learn more at: carolinatheatre.org/events/l…

Just 1 day left! The 2026 Induction Ceremony takes place tomorrow night, with Arrogance, Barry Poss, Billy Strayhorn, MC SHA-ROCK, and Sugar Bear being inducted into the Class of 2026, and 2009 NCMHOF inductee George Clinton receiving the Eddie Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.

Two days until the Class of 2026 is officially inducted! Arrogance, Barry Poss, Billy Strayhorn, MC SHA-ROCK, Sugar Bear, and Eddie Ray Lifetime Achievement Award recipient George Clinton will be honored on October 15, 2026, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center.

Three days left until induction night! The Class of 2026 will be welcomed into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2026, with honorees spanning rock, jazz, hip-hop, go-go, funk, and Americana.

One week from today, the NC Music Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2026. Arrogance, Barry Poss, Billy Strayhorn, MC SHA-ROCK, and Sugar Bear will be honored on Oct. 15 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, alongside Lifetime Achievement Award honoree George Clinton.

Sugar Bear has carried the role of national ambassador for go-go music since Experience Unlimited’s “Da Butt” reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1988. Listen to some of E.U.'s tracks on Spotify. Sugar Bear will be inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 15, 2026.

Two weeks to go! On October 15, we'll celebrate the 2026 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame class: Arrogance, Barry Poss, Billy Strayhorn, MC SHA-ROCK, and Sugar Bear, along with 2009 inductee George Clinton, who will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

MC SHA-ROCK holds an important place in hip-hop history as the genre's first female MC. Listen to some of her essential tracks, including "That's the Joint" and "Rapping and Rocking the House." MC SHA-ROCK will be inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 15, 2026.

Save the date! North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee Victoria Livengood returns to Charlotte for one night only on Saturday, November 14. Tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned!

Three weeks until induction night! The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be honored on October 15, 2026, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center.

Billy Strayhorn's compositions and arrangements sit at the heart of the American jazz canon. Listen to some of his most-streamed recordings on Spotify, including "Take the 'A' Train" and "Lush Life." Strayhorn will be inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 15, 2026.

Sugar Hill Records Spotify Hits 🎵 Co-founded by Barry Poss in 1978, Sugar Hill Records became a leading independent label for bluegrass, Americana and roots music. Barry Poss will be inducted posthumously into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2026.

Arrogance Spotify Hits 🎵 A fixture on Chapel Hill’s rock scene in the 1960s and 1970s, Arrogance became one of North Carolina’s most recognized local rock acts. Their signature sound would later influence the rise of 1980s alternative rock in the Southeast.