Message from the President - Roger Bleasdale
A Message from Hall of Fame President, Roger Bleasdale, October 2024 :
It is an honour for me to once again serve as your President. I am grateful for the ongoing dedication and support of the members of the Board of Directors. In the year ahead, I will be proud to lead Board members taking the Hall of Fame in a positive direction. We will work diligently to present quality shows featuring many of our inductees, good bands and young up-and-comers who will help maintain the country music tradition. We appreciate the support of you, the audiences who turn out for Hall of Fame shows. We pledge to do our utmost to showcase classic country music. If you would like to join us in our endeavours, please contact me or any of the Directors.
How we started
In February 1997 a group of dedicated individuals met in Halifax, Nova Scotia to discuss how to honor performers and others who had made major contributions to the country music industry in Nova Scotia. From the efforts of this group, the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame had its beginning. The first performers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame were Hank Snow and Wilf Carter. Presently we have 42 individuals and groups inducted into the Hall of Fame, four of whom are honorary members. Each year we induct new members to our Hall of Fame.
You will find our NSCMHF memoribilia located at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum, located in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Shown here on the wall next to one of Hank Snow's cars is an exhibit of many of our Inductees framed certificates and photos.
Our Goals
- To establish and maintain a permanent Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame
- To develop and promote public interest in old time fiddling, country and bluegrass music in Nova Scotia
- The preservation and public display of artifacts and memorabilia of those inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame
- To encourage nominations for induction into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame
Our Commitment
As members of the NSCMHF we are committed to the preservation, promotion and development of country music in Nova Scotia, and the continuing recognition of deserving performers and others who have made an impact on the country music industry.
Testimonials
It goes without saying that it is an honor to have been inducted into the NSCMHF in 2004. This is an organization of dedicated people who have been raising the profile of artists like myself through their many hours hard work. I’ve met so many like-minded people at the yearly induction ceremony that I may not have otherwise had the pleasure of meeting. I urge everyone who loves bluegrass and old time country music to get involved with this organization.
~ Joyce Seamone, Inducted in 2004
I just want to say what a special event the directors of the NSCMHF presented for the induction ceremony I was so honored to be a part of in September 2012. I started singing at a very young age. The evening will forever be a special memory for me. I am so honored to be a NSCMHF inductee, recognized for my singing. I have shared the stage with some of the greatest talent through the years and have always been so grateful for all the wonderful opportunities.
~ Jo-Ann Spicer, inducted in 2012