Guests at Branson’s Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater can see Texas Country Music Hall of Fame plaques for both Mickey Gilley and the Texas Tenors.
On Wednesday, October 12, Kirk Elmquist, executive director of the Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Empowerment District, will join John Hagen, JC Fisher and Marcus Collins on stage at the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theater to present the Texas Tenors to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. I was. plaque. The presentation took place during the final moments of Wednesday’s Texas Tenors show, announcing that the plaque would be on display in theaters.
Marcus Collins shared what being inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame means to them.
“When I started The Texas Tenors in 2009, I never thought I would be inducted here in 12 or 13 years,” Collins said. “It’s such an honor and it couldn’t be more meaningful to us. It’s great to be presented with the plaque on stage here in Branson and to be able to display it here.”
In 2022, David Fritzell and the late Buddy Holly will also be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
“Looking at who else is out there, I don’t think it’s penetrated yet. People we idolize, from Tex Ritter to Kenny Rogers and all sorts of great country artists. “Being included in it means that when we’re not completely in the flow of the country, we can step out of the box a little bit and think about what we do in country music and what Texas is.” It’s an honor to be recognized for what you represent.”
Wednesday’s ceremony was also attended by Cindy Gilley, wife of the late great Mickey Gilley, who was also inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011. During her appearance, Cindy created a Mickey plaque, which she announced would also be on display inside the theater.
“Our plaques are on display together in honor of him and the Hall of Fame, and that we are here is something else,” Collins said. “He was such a nice guy, homely and friendly, and that is what we want to be. I am thinking.”
JC Fisher not only shares the title with Mickey, but added what it’s like to perform on Branson’s stage.
“We are so honored to be here at this theater, share his dressing room, and keep his legacy alive with Branson and across the country.” Considering the iconic name, the movie Urban Cowboy, it’s such an honor just to be associated with that name, that height, that class. “
The Tenors of Texas first learned they would be inducted into the Hall of Fame this spring. Collins said their initial reaction when they learned the news was shock.
“Being recognized as a country artist, being a classic crossover artist, being recognized as a country artist in Texas and being inducted into the Hall of Fame is very important to us,” said Collins.
The Texas Tenors have earned numerous accolades for their work over the years, but Hagen said of being inducted into the Hall of Fame that they live up to their name. rice field.
“The important thing for us is that we do all different genres of music, but we want to serve each one in a good way. I can confirm that there is.”
At the August inauguration, the Texas Tenors were also given the opportunity to perform.
“We were very honored to be the final act, and we had a set of about 45 minutes, so we were able to really showcase the variety of what we do.” I still feel like it didn’t happen, it’s slowly sinking in. When I saw that plaque, I was like, ‘Oops, it happened.’ “
The Texas Tenors will return to Branson for their Christmas show Deep in the Heart of Christmas on Wednesday, November 2nd. , December 30 and 31, and Sunday, January 1, 2023.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit grandshanghaitheatre.com.
