Third Day, Collective Soul among 2009 Ga. Music inductees
Third Day
Christian rockers Third Day and Stockbridge-birthed Collective Soul are among the bold-faced names being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this year.
The inductees were announced Tuesday during a media luncheon at the CNN Center Dantanna’s downtown.
Veteran Atlanta concert promoter Peter Conlon and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox are also on this year’s list, along with John L. Carson who is receiving the Pioneer Award. Singer Roy Hamilton, bassist Berry Oakley and music mogul Shakir Stewart will be honored posthumously.
The late Shakir Stewart will be inducted posthumously.
The 31st annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame awards show will be broadcast live on GPB-TV Sept. 19 from the Georgia World Congress Center. The evening will be hosted by broadcasters Monica Pearson and Leslie Fram.
“I was actually holding out for that coveted posthumous position,” cracked Live Nation’s Conlon when we asked for his reaction. “This kind of rattles that whole strategy.”
Atlanta songwriter Cox, who’s written hits for Beyonce, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Jermaine Dupri, Toni Braxton and 112, initially thought someone made a mistake.
“I didn’t think I was old enough!” Cox joked to Buzz. “My mother lives in Houston and has an entire room dedicated to my awards. I never go in there. But I took a walk in there to take a look at the Grammys after they called me about this. Sometimes you get so caught up in doing the work, you’re not thinking about what you’ve managed to achieve. This is a nice opportunity to put that into perspective for me.”
But Michele Rhea Caplinger, the Atlanta chapter Grammy executive director explained that’s what makes the Georgia Music Hall of Fame unique.
“Traditionally, when you think about hall of fame inductees, you think only about artists in the twilight of their career,” she said. “I love that we have so many vibrant artists on today’s charts in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.”
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33 comments Add your comment
Diamond Dave
June 23rd, 2009
2:02 pm
Glad to see Roy Hamilton finally receiving his due. He was huge in the 1950s and Elvis Presley’s idol.
Kellie
June 23rd, 2009
3:40 pm
Collective Soul definitely deserves this and I can’t believe it hadn’t already happened. Collective Soul is one of the best bands to come out of Georgia.
blonju
June 23rd, 2009
4:46 pm
DONNIE MCCORMICK?? ERIC QUINCY TATE?? ANYONE?? HOW DO THEY KEEP GETTING LEFT OUT?? REMEMBER WHO CAME FIRST … WHO GAVE THE ALLMAN BROS. THEIR STYLE?? WHO STAYED TRUE TO THE BLUES THROUGH MIXING SOUTHERN ROCK, FUNK, SOUL & TRADITIONAL BLUES … there are some accomplished people on this years’ panel, but geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Jay The Man
June 23rd, 2009
5:09 pm
Where is the SOS Band in all this? I’m outraged that these guys are continuously overlooked?
Mark Johnson
June 23rd, 2009
6:30 pm
Why is Gerald Smith, the Georgia Quacker not in the Hall of FAme? He makes the Wax Museum in Nashville, yet his home state doesn’t put him in yet? Gerlad was on TV’s “Hee-Haw”, has written number ONE hits for Country…His biggest, “What Part of No Don’t You Understand”, and also “Every Second” were million sellers….George Jones, George Sttrait, and others have recorded songs written by Gerald…come on folks, time ot put this Statesboro native in….
Sethe
June 23rd, 2009
6:30 pm
Finally Collective Soul made it!!! Truly deserving!!! One of the greatest band ever!!!!
Mark Johnson
June 23rd, 2009
6:35 pm
Why is Gerald Smith, the Georgia Quacker not in the Hall of Fame? He makes the Wax Museum in Nashville, yet his home state doesn’t put him in yet? Gerald was on TV’s “Hee-Haw”, has written number ONE hits for Country…His biggest, “What Part of No Don’t You Understand”, and also “Every Second” were million sellers….George Jones, George Strait, and others have recorded songs written by Gerald…come on folks, past time to put this Statesboro native in….
Knowes Him
June 23rd, 2009
8:12 pm
Peter Condom was never more than Alex Cooleys gofer.
And was there just to watch Steve Selig’s money.I remember when Alex left early from Chastin park one night when he found out Don Henley had gone out and counted all the seats and knew what the take was “supposed” to be.
Debbie
June 24th, 2009
1:08 am
It is great to see Third Day included in the list of inductee’s for 2009. It is so awesome to see great talent doing great works and being acknowledged for it. Thank YOU Georgia!!!
JanetRN
June 24th, 2009
1:31 am
Alright, lets rock it!! This is a very deserved award, Third Day is one of the best bands to come out of Georgia EVER! Congrats Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson (And Brad Avery for your years of contribution!) Third Day is an awesome band.
Chelsie
June 24th, 2009
1:47 am
WooHoo!!!! GOOOOOOOOOO THIRD DAY!!! They deserve this soooooo much! Like Auntie Gomer (Debbie) said, It’s so awesome to see great talent doing great works and being acknowledged for it. These guys really do deserve it. If you haven’t seen them in concert.. you owe it to yourself to make it out and see them. They’re sooooo great! And I second the “Thank YOU Georgia!!!” Thanks, really! Congrats, guys!
Kelly
June 24th, 2009
1:49 am
Congratulations to Third Day! You are so deserving of this recognition. Keep rockin it out and living out your passion for the Lord. Thanks Georgia!
Sunnie
June 24th, 2009
6:07 am
Congratulations THIRD DAY!!!! It’s great to see these awesome talented guys of The Best Band period! inducted into the 2009 Georgia Music Hall of Fame! Thank You Georgia!!!!!
Rhonda
June 24th, 2009
6:44 am
Congratulations to some of my favorite Georgians, Third Day! You guys have had a wonderful career and it is great your state is recognizing you for it!
Carol L
June 24th, 2009
7:37 am
Congratulations to Third Day! This is an awesome recognition from the great state of Georgia. You so deserve it. Keep rocking for the Lord!
Dan
June 24th, 2009
7:41 am
Congrats to all the inductees but especially to Third Day! A well-deserved honor indeed!
Candace
June 24th, 2009
8:30 am
Looking forward to seeing Third Day inducted! What a treasure they are for Georgia!!
Elaine
June 24th, 2009
8:56 am
Congratulations Third Day for the recognition from your home state! Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson & David Carr are so deserving of this honor. I would also like to add Brad Avery for his years of contribution to a band that definitely have hearts for the Lord.
DaveMem
June 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
Congratulation Collective Soul!! For the people who witnessed the recording with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra a few years ago, this is very much deserved!! They have alot more to give. Collective Soul carries the Atlanta and Georgia names very proud!!
Wendy
June 24th, 2009
9:54 pm
Way to go Third Day!!!! The honor is well deserved!!!
Mary aka Marmoo68
June 25th, 2009
7:51 am
Congratulations Third Day!! You guys deserve this honor!! I am so thrilled for all of you. Keep on rockin’. Your fans love you and are so blessed by your work for the Lord!!
Angela
June 25th, 2009
1:09 pm
Congrats Third Day!! You’re very deserving of this!
jesus loves me
June 26th, 2009
3:46 pm
Congrats Third Day! You guys are so special. What an honor for you, one well deserved. Love y’all!
Lindsay
June 26th, 2009
5:15 pm
Congrats Third Day! Ya’ll are the best!
Kelli (pixielily)
June 26th, 2009
11:28 pm
Congratulations to Third Day on this well deserved honor. Best band in the land!!!! Not just a great musical group rockin’ for Jesus, but a band who goes above and beyond for their fans and an all around group of down to earth awesome guys. Much respect and admiration to you. You go guys, we love you! =)
Beloved
June 28th, 2009
9:15 pm
I love you Third Day- your lyrics, tunes, shows. Thank you for singing the Words of Jesus to me and my family, as well as how we feel living here. You guys rock so faithfully. Right on with this recognition and praise from your home state. I know you have the praise of God too.
You guys are so awesome!
Kim Boone
June 28th, 2009
9:44 pm
Third Day means the world to us, and is a vital part of our family’s life! We could not be more proud of them or love them more! Thank you guys for being a rock in our lifem and keeping us focused on Truth. Congratulations on another well-deserved recognition!
Tammy
July 12th, 2009
9:01 pm
I am not from Georgia but I think Third Day was a great choice for their Hall of Fame because when other performers often leave their home states to go to Nashville, LA or New York to help their careers, they didn’t. They often mention being from Georgia and seem to be very proud of it and I don’t think there is any question they deserve it for their musical contribution. Thanks Georgia for Third Day!
Mike
July 31st, 2009
8:59 pm
What about “Mothers Finest” I written the board several times to justify their position. How many times did they open the the show with “ladies and gentlemen from FUNK ROCK Georgia” They stoll many a rock show from the headliners. They are still rocking! Things I don’t understand: Usher, Ludacris, what about the bands that really crossed the race barrier in the “70’s” and in the south primarily like MF and SOS.
also, what about the Swinging Medallions, although based in SC they were at UGA when it all happened. We have all looked forward to a little “Double Shot”
Damon
August 26th, 2009
11:00 pm
Collective Soul is well deserving band. They have consistently put out good music since 1994 and hopefully will be around many years to come. Congrats to the GHOF induction and the new cd as us fans call it “Rabbit” really rocks! Good job! See ya at the free show at Centennial Park ….between you and Drivin & Cryin the show is gonna rock!
Damon
August 26th, 2009
11:02 pm
Oh Mothers Finest still rocks hard Mike , I saw them twice in the last 6 months and truly smoking shows!
bvogan
September 24th, 2009
4:15 pm
Congratulations to Third Day! They deserve it!!
Dave@EQT
October 16th, 2009
7:46 pm
Blonju, I think its one of those things where the whole band must
be dead before your inducted into the Georgia Rock and Roll Hall of Fame….lol