Overview

• Kenny Chesney, known for his beach-inspired country sound and live touring success, will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist category.
• June Carter Cash, celebrated for her solo work and collaborations with husband Johnny Cash, is this year’s Veterans Era Artist inductee.
• Tony Brown, a producer and musician instrumental in shaping 1990s country music and Americana, will enter under the Non-Performer category.
• The announcement was made during a press conference in Nashville, with personal reflections shared by Chesney, Carter Cash’s children, and Brown.
• The official induction ceremony is scheduled for fall 2025 in Nashville, where the new class will be honored with their Hall of Fame plaques.