Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet & Stanley Brothers Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame

Tim McGraw, songwriter Paul Overstreet and bluegrass duo the Stanley Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame at its 31st Medallion Ceremony in Nashville. The honour recognises contributions across country music, from McGraw’s performing career to Overstreet’s songwriting and the brothers’ influence on bluegrass.

The Stanley Brothers were inducted in the veteran era artist category, Overstreet in the songwriter category, and McGraw in the modern era artist category. Overstreet co-wrote hits including “When You Say Nothing at All” and “Love Can Build a Bridge”; Carter and Ralph Stanley helped shape bluegrass, with Ralph continuing to perform after Carter’s death in 1966. The ceremony also remembered Dolly Parton and songwriter Don Schlitz, who had died in the preceding year.