Memphis music history just got a major glow-up! The Memphis Music Hall of Fame welcomed six incredible new inductees in a star-studded ceremony at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, and let me tell you – these legends are the real reason our city’s music scene slaps as hard as it does. From barrier-breaking pioneers to soul-shaking performers, this year’s class represents the very foundation of what makes Memphis music legendary.
Among the honorees were some absolute trailblazers who changed the game forever. We’re talking about the first Black radio station owner in Tennessee and the iconic ‘Rock ‘n’ roll granny’ – the first woman to start her own record company! These visionaries didn’t just make music; they built the platforms and created the opportunities that allowed Memphis artists to shine. Their courage and innovation paved the way for everything from Stax Records to the diverse sounds we celebrate on Q107.5 today.
What makes this induction so special for us Memphis listeners is how deeply these legends are woven into our city’s musical DNA. When you’re driving around town blasting your favorite tracks on Q107.5, you’re experiencing the legacy these pioneers built. The radio waves they fought to control, the records they risked everything to produce – that’s the foundation of the vibrant music scene we enjoy today. Check out the full list of inductees on the [Memphis Music Hall of Fame website](https://memphismusichalloffame.com) to see who made the cut!
These trailblazers didn’t just make music history – they built the stages, studios, and airwaves where Memphis magic happens.
From blues legends who poured their souls into every note to radio pioneers who amplified voices that might otherwise have gone unheard, this year’s Hall of Fame class reminds us why Memphis remains a musical powerhouse. The diversity of sounds and stories honored shows exactly why our city continues to influence artists worldwide. Want to dive deeper into Memphis music history? The [Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum](https://www.memphisrocknsoul.org) offers an incredible journey through the sounds that shaped our city.
As we celebrate these new Hall of Famers, it’s impossible not to feel that Memphis music spirit pumping through the city. Whether you’re streaming the latest hits or digging through vinyl crates for classics, you’re carrying on the legacy these icons built. Their courage to break barriers and create new opportunities echoes in every artist who records here today and every song that gets airplay on stations like Q107.5. This isn’t just history – it’s living, breathing Memphis magic.
Here’s to the legends who made Memphis music what it is today – and to the next generation carrying that torch forward!