Ray Winkler Induction into “Wow, what a wonderful 2010 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Induction weekend. I know that my Dad, Ray Winkler, would be so thrilled and honored by being inducted with George Jones and Al Dexter…two great country music legends.
The cover of the Induction event program and the story of Ray Winkler inside. Plus the thank you ad run by Neillrae Music in the program. View the video tribute to Ray shown at the induction ceremony. Download a PDF of Ray's biography in the program. Download a PDF of Bette Winkler Hodges remarks at the ceremony. View the photo gallery of the 2010 Induction festivities. Contact us via email. |
The Saturday night induction show began with Ray Winkler’s induction and by hearing the original demo of “Welcome To My World” that was recorded by Dean Kelley and backed by the Blue Boys at KZIP Radio Station in Amarillo, TX. This was the demo that Jim Reeves took with him to consider recording. Presenter Dean Kelley spoke about working at the radio station with Ray Winkler. Then the presentation video was shown about Ray’s life in music. Dean presented my Dad’s induction and my husband David and I were given the plaque for my Dad. What a thrilling moment! Tracy Pitcox introduced the Justin Trevino Band and Heart of Texas artists Georgette Jones, Darrell McCall, Mona McCall, Curtis Potter, Tony Booth, Amber Digby and Frankie Miller who performed. They also performed three of Al Dexter’s hits. Tom Perryman presented the induction of Al Dexter and Al’s sister graciously spoke and accepted the plaque.
Last but definitely not least was Mel Tillis & The Statesiders. What a great singer and entertainer! Mel and his band put on a great show!
Our thanks to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, the Panola County Chamber of Commerce and all friends of Carthage for their support! The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame announced the names of the 2010 inductees. They are: George Jones There is no doubt that George Jones helped set the standard for modern country music. It is impossible to overstate his impact as one of the architects of the country music sound. Al Dexter Al Dexter - songwriter, singer, guitar player; writer of the 1942 hit song "Pistol Packin Mama." It sold three million singles in 22 months and after only seven months 200,000 copies of the sheet music were sold. Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters had a hit with it in 1943. Willie Nelson recently recorded it on his newest album. Mel Tillis This year's special guest performer will be Mel Tillis and the Statesiders. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 3 and may be purchased by calling the Panola County Chamber Of Commerce at 903-693-6634. The show will be Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carthage Junior High School auditorium.
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