Cindy Walker Country Music Hall of Fame Induction

"September 1997 the Country Music Hall of Fame welcomed two of the genre's finest songwriters to its ranks. The younger, Harlan Howard, was widely regarded as country's greatest living tunesmith and yet, if asked, he maintained that the title belonged to his mentor and fellow inductee, Cindy Walker." - Paul Wadey

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Music

Tags:

• Cindy Walker
• Harlan Howard
• Songwriters
• Country
• Barbara Mandrell
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[smkymntjedi]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this! I have looked and looked and looked for it and here it is! Still makes me cry! Bless your heart Cindy Walker and R.I.P.

[shelton705]

If this doesn't put a lump in your throat, you need to get the hell out of the country!

Thanks for posting this. Such a sweet moment. The country music industry has definitely lost its soul these days.

[dobrodave123]

CMHof F should be ashamed and embarassed it took them some 79 YEARS to induct this treasure of a lady.

CYA if you ask me. What a bunch of commercial nonsense most 'modern' country has become :(

[creyes814]

I still remember this! I can't believe I found it! Touching memorable moment. :-(

[huskernloper]

One of the best songwriters ever! What a great moment, I remember watching it live and Barbara Mandrell's reaction. Priceless!

[MegaKelley101]

That 1 person that dislikes this video can kiss the country fans ass

[songwriterdad1969]

I saw this live when it happened 15 years ago and although I had heard her name didn't really know who she was but after watching this , I will never forget her. this is by far the most moving moment I have ever seen related to songwriting or almost anything else. I cry every time I watch it as I did the first. If this doesn't make you cry you don't understand how music and family go hand in hand. We can all learn something from this!

[lulu66033]

God bless this warm and beautiful lady. "Rest in Heavenly Peace Dear Cindy."

[MsGinger1970]

I was watching when this when it originally aired in 1997 - and even though it has been almost 14 years, this still gets to me everytime. I have NEVER watched this clip without crying....You Don't Know Me is one the most beautiful songs of all time

written by an equally beautiful lady.

[Zulamayz]

God, give me the strength to always remember who I am, from whom I have come, and at least, my home address. For so many years, to have known, but not to have known someone, is a whirligig I dare not enter once more. Yet, Cindy Walker has penned, without a doubt, most of the precious thoughts I would like to live in peace with.

[starkid712]

How I wish I had had the privilege of meeting this incredibly talented, sweet, and beautiful lady. This is, without question, one of the most memorable moments in the history of Hall of Fame inductions. Your fans will always love you, Cindy, and will never forget you or your music.

[eldiablorojos]

I also had looked and looked for this clip all over the web. Thank you so very much for posting it. She wrote one of my favorite songs("You Don't Know Me") and this acceptance speech remains one of my all time favorites ever. Thanks again!