Several Lower Mainland-based industry and Country music makers — including one from Langley — will be honoured with a Hall of Fame induction this weekend at the B.C. Country Music Association (BCCMA) Hall of Fame show in Mission.
The BCCMA's 2014 Hall of Fame inductees are: Kenny Hess (Mission), Anne Lord (Chilliwack), Gerry King (Surrey, deceased), Rick Tippe (Maple Ridge), Terry Gray (Langley), Bill Rea (California, deceased), Sue Irving (Surrey), Les Redekopp (Surrey), Jim Howe (Surrey) and Dan Earl Knecht (Kamloops).
The BCCMA, with Rockin’ River Productions, presentation of the BCCMA Hall of Fame Show happens Nov. 9 at Mission, B.C.’s Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave.
“The contributions of this year’s inductees were, and are, paramount to the ongoing tradition and success in all areas of country music in B.C.,” said BCCMA vice-president Linda Corscadden.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring you a show honouring these pioneers.”
The Hall of Fame Show will feature performances by Hess, Tippe, Kate and Becca Hess, Kama King (Gerry King’s daughter), Jackson Hollow, Trevor Murray, Carli and Julie Kennedy, Todd Richard and Tianna Lefebvre-Sanyshyn.
This year marks the 28th year since the first induction of Ray McAuley into the BCCMA Hall of Fame — the perfect time to bring together the past and the present. Support of this show not only pays tribute to these invaluable champions of B.C. Country Music history, but also gives back to help the BC Country Music Association educate the country musicians industry builders of tomorrow.
Tickets for the BCCMA Hall of Fame Show are on sale now at the Clark Theatre box office or online at ticketzone.com/hof2014. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.