The Texas Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces The 2026 Inductees
In August, the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame announced the four celebrated songwriters who would be inducted as the class of 2026. The honorees included George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Don Cook, and Keith Gattis.
The Hall of Fame devotes itself to “honoring and celebrating Texas songwriters who have played an important role in defining and interpreting Texas’ distinctive culture.”
The four Texas natives would join countless prestigious songwriters before them, including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Clint Black, Waylon Jennings, Buck Owens, and more.
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George Strait And Miranda Lambert Inducted In Their Home State
From February 20-21, the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association hosted a star-studded celebration weekend in Austin, Texas, for the new inductees. Additionally, the event marked the milestone 20th anniversary of the institution.
Performers over the course of the weekend included Parker McCollum, Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Ashley Monroe, and more.
On Saturday, February 21, Strait, Lambert, Cook, and Gattis were officially inducted. From memorable performances to heartfelt speeches, the evening was the perfect tribute to the four songwriters whose impact cannot be measured. See highlights from the ceremony in the video below!
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Miranda Lambert Reacts To Her Induction
The following day, Miranda Lambert shared her gratitude online. She wrote:
“Last night was one I will never forget as long as I live. Being inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame along with King George, Keith Gattis, and Don Cook was the biggest honor I could ever dream of.”
The “Postcards From Texas” singer went on to thank the artists who performed songs in her honor and record producer Frank Liddell for delivering the “most heartfelt” speech. She added:
“Texas is always home and the music that came from our great state is the music that built me. Big lone star love to all that have supported me all these years. My heart is full.”
Read her full post and see more photos from the ceremony below!
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