Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Moves to Calgary's National Music Centre

The Canadian Country Music Association announced this week that the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame will call Studio Bell its permanent home. Studio Bell is part of the National Music Centre located in Calgary, Alberta. 

“We continue to be so proud of the history behind our genre in Canada,” explained Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “Alberta has been an incredible partner for the CCMA, hosting the CCMA Awards 15 times since 1977, and we couldn’t think of a better home for our growing collection than the National Music Centre.” 

“There isn’t a better home for the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame than Calgary, a city in the province of Alberta with a tremendous history, legacy and appreciation for country music, and strong ties to the country music industry,” said Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of NMC. “Since 2009, the National Music Centre has worked in collaboration with the Canadian Country Music Association to showcase items from the Hall of Fame at Studio Bell. NMC has proudly served as the collection’s caretaker for over a decade, and we’re thrilled to be entrusted to care for it permanently as its official home. Through onsite exhibitions, collections and programs, we look forward to celebrating the legacies of Canada’s country icons for many years to come.”

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame consists of more than 1270 artifacts, including instruments and memorabilia representing over 150 different artists. Country music fans are asked to stay tuned for more details regarding the unveiling of a new Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at Studio Bell in the near future.

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame celebrates two inductees annually — a performing artist and an industry builder. 7-time CCMA Award winner Patricia Conroy, and veteran label executive Randy Stark have been selected as the 2021 inductees. The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during Country Music Week 2021 in London, ON from November 26 — 29, 2021.