37th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony

Kevn Kinney was excited about the Drivin' N Cryin' induction.

An illustrious line-up of celebrated music VIPs and luminaries were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 26, 2015 in the Georgia Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center.  

The awards were televised live across the state of Georgia by GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) and showcased Georgia’s broad spectrum of talent.  The evening began with a VIP Red Carpet and Governor’s Reception, a seated Gala Dinner, followed by the main event filled with tributes, salutes, exclusive performances and presentation of the highly anticipated GEORGY™ Award.  

The 2015 Inductees are listed below: 

Gregg Allman/Songwriter Award Multi-Award Winning American rock and blues singer-songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, a longtime Georgia resident. 

John & Jane Barbe/Pioneer Award  Jane (1928-2003) vocalist and voice talent aka “Time Lady” and husband composer John, both big band musicians and jingle producers from Atlanta, Georgia. 

Drivin’ N’ Cryin’/Group Award American Hard Rock/Southern Rock band from Atlanta, GA celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year! 

John Huie/Non Performer Award GRAMMY Award Winning Executive Producer celebrated Talent Booking Agent with Creative Artists Agency, born in Macon, GA.

Sam Moore/Performer Award Multi-Award Winning American Soul and R&B singer/songwriter and the unmistakable lead vocalist of the famed 60’s soul duo Sam & Dave™. Sam Moore, The Legendary Soul Man, is celebrating his 80th birthday on October 12th and was born in Macon County, GA.

Monica Pearson/Chairman’s Award Multi-Award Winning, celebrated Television & Radio Personality, Vocalist, Advocate & Spokesperson a.k.a. Georgia Media Royalty.  

Philip Walden Jr. /Posthumous Award www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?pid=151721987. Attorney & Music Executive; Capricorn Records, Turner Broadcasting, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. (Macon/Atlanta)


Sonny Limbaugh/Posthumous Award www.discogs.com/artist/636622-Sonny-Limbo?filter_anv=0&type=Credits. Atlanta Music Legend, Record Producer and Songwriter.


Emcees Robin Meade and Jeff Dauler wowed the audience.

Atlanta's Benji Shanks on guitar with Sam Moore.

Sam Moore and his buddy Emmanuel Lewis.

Sam Moore and his beautiful wife Joyce McRae.

David Barbe presented the GEORGY to his father John Barbe.

Philip Walden, Jr.'s family received his award.

Sophia and Ari Wilson received the GEORGY for their father Tim Wilson.

Sonny Limbaugh's family with his GEORGY.

Miss America Betty Cantrell.

Senator Jeff Mullis with Monica Pearson.

Ed Rowland and choir sang "Shine" as a tribute to the late Dr. Bobbie Bailey.

Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant.

Alex Hodges presented the GEORGY to John Huie.

John Huie, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and Alex Hodges.

Peter Conlon accepted Gregg Allman's GEORGY.

A performance by Drivin' N Cryin'.

Drivin' N Cryin' and friends.

R.E.M.'s Peter Buck.

Peter Buck presented Drivin' N Cryin's GEORGY.



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3 comments :

  1. V.V.Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 12:30:00 AM EDT

    Great photographs of a magical night!

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  2. Bonnie M. MorétMonday, October 5, 2015 at 11:59:00 AM EDT

    Thank you, Valerie! The night was magical, indeed.

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Bonnie Morét is an award-winning photographer recognized by The Georgia Council of the Arts as "an exceptional representation of contemporary Georgia art work." Her photography is featured on Georgia Public Broadcast's Georgia Traveler. Her exhibitions include Fifth Annual Exposure Awards at Musee du Louvre in Paris, France, Art Takes Miami at Scope Art during Art Basel Miami, Metro Montage XIII at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, World of Water at the Georgia Aquarium, Open Walls at Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon, Wholly Georgia: A Look at the Effects of Southern Religious Culture, sponsored by the Art History League and Georgia State University, at Mint Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, 6x6 at the Rochester Contemporary Arts Center in Rochester, New York, @Phonography: Dialogue in the Wireless Age, at 3 Ring Circus in New Orleans, Louisiana, and About Lands and Lives of the Civil War at the 6th Cavalry Museum in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. Her photography appears in Modern Luxury/The Atlantan, Jezebel Magazine, and hangs in the executive offices at the Georgia State Capitol as part of the Art of Georgia exhibit. Corporate clients include Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta History Center, Chanel Cosmetics, Christian Dior Cosmetics, Sharp Mountain Vineyards, PM Realty Group, Granite Properties, Road Atlanta, Patrón Tequila, StubHub, CBM Records and The Washington Auto Show.