Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame pays tribute to the lifetime achievements of musicians from the city who have made significant contributions to various music genres such as blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, country, rockabilly, and hip-hop. Established on November 29, 2012, this institution has recognized nearly 60 individuals or musical groups. On August 1, 2015, it inaugurated its physical museum and exhibition space, showcasing previously unseen memorabilia, rare video performances, interviews with the inductees, along with other historical materials and interactive exhibits.

The annual induction ceremony takes place in Memphis, where each inductee into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame is honored with the Mike Curb Award, named after the renowned songwriter, producer, and record company owner, Mike Curb.

You can find the Memphis Music Hall of Fame situated at the intersection of Second and Beale Streets, nestled between the recently opened Hard Rock Cafe and the iconic Lansky's clothing store, famous for outfitting notable figures like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Rufus Thomas, and others.

In addition to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Elvis has earned induction into a total of four different music halls of fame. Given his extensive list of hit songs, successful records, and iconic movies, it's difficult to envision a time when Elvis was not a prominent figure in the music scene.