Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Local history museum in Tuscumbia, Alabama
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The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, first conceived by the Muscle Shoals Music Association in the early 1980s,[2] was created by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board, which then oversaw construction of a 12,500 sq ft (1,160 m2) facility after a statewide referendum in 1987.[3] It is located in the town of Tuscumbia, Alabama.
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| Established | July 26, 1990 |
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| Location | Tuscumbia, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.713117°N 87.706783°W |
| Type | Local history museum |
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| Director | Sandra Burroughs |
| Historian | Victoria Mitchell [1] |
| Website | www |
Purpose
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame serves to showcase Alabamians who have had a significant impact on the music industry. From musicians to songwriters, management, and publishing, The Alabama Music Hall of Fame provides several ways of honoring its "achievers," including informative exhibitions, a bronze star on their Walk of Fame, and the achievers' inclusion in the Hall of Fame roster.[4]
Inductees
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Plans
Both a second and third phase are being planned as future expansions for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame:
- The second addition is going to be a 1500-seat "state of the art" audio-video recording auditorium.
- The third addition is to be a "southern music" research library.