On Thursday, April 25, nearly 1,700 guests attended the South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame ceremony, where 13 artists and members of the media, scheduled to graduate in 2024, received music and sentiment from friends, family, and colleagues. Words of remembrance were received throughout the night.
In a packed venue filled with many of South Carolina's most notable greats, divine themes, over-the-top guitars, and an appreciation for the Palmetto State's developing artists were on full display during the show. .
“This is a truly special class, and we are honored to continue the tradition of honoring our state's great musicians and entertainers,” said Justin Ray Williams, director of the South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Here are some highlights from the night's Hall of Fame induction.
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Who are the 13 musicians and entertainers inducted into the South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2024?
South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame President Roy Costner said this class is the largest in the hall's history, as the committee regularly votes on two artists each year.
The South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes:
- Josh Turner (country singer)
- Point of Grace (Modern Christian Group)
- Chadwick Boseman (movie)
- Bill Anderson (Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient)
- Ainsley Earhart (FOX News)
- Faye Christley (TV)
- Mark Ferguson (Radio)
- Mike Rogers (Bluegrass, Kentucky Thunder)
- Marcus King (singer-songwriter)
- Jane Lovero (TV)
- James Jamerson (bassist)
- Josh White (singer/songwriter/actor)
- Ronald Radford (guitarist/musician)
Currently boasting 83 members, the 2024 South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame inducts its largest member and one of its youngest members, Marcus King.
Tribute to Chadwick Boseman, Mark Ferguson and James Jamerson
His daughter Heather Lang attended the South Carolina Hall of Fame induction ceremony on behalf of Mark Ferguson, who passed away in 2021. Furgeson hosted Southern Sunday, 92.5 WESC in 1992 and he hosted iHeartRadio.
Legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson was honored on James' behalf by family member Anthony McKnight. Jamerson was deemed one of the greatest bassists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2020. Jamerson, a native of Edisto Island, died in 1983.
Chadwick Boseman was honored with videos of his roles in “42'', “Black Panther'' and other Hollywood films, as well as various interviews over the years in which he talks about his passion for movies and acting. Boseman's family did not attend the award ceremony. The Hall of Fame committee accepted it on his behalf.
Many guitars will appear at the 2024 SC Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Not surprisingly, there were plenty of guitars on display and on view at the 2024 South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Ceremony.
All 10 acts during the show used guitars during the various musical performances, and six guitars were lined up behind the podium during the event, waiting to be played.
Themes of God, family, friendship and love were evident throughout the musical performances by Mac Arnold, Warren Peay, Ronald Radford, Luke Duce and other Palmetto State University greats in attendance.
TV anchor gives hope to future entertainers, media personnel and musicians
During her induction into the Hall of Fame, Jane Lovero received loving video messages from her past colleagues and executives at CBS and NBC in New York. In her speech, the longtime WYFF anchor and Clemson graduate talked about her South Carolina roots and how she continues to be proud of that wherever she goes in her career. She reiterated her pride in
A theme she repeated to the crowd was “Yes, you can,” referring to the South Carolina native's interest in making an impactful living in the music and entertainment industry. She reiterated these words and encouraged her attendees to never doubt her abilities in these industries due to their proximity to other states and resources. .
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One of the youngest inductees into the SC Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame
Americana and blues artist Marcus King received his Hall of Fame plaque from his father, Marvin, during Thursday night's event. During his acceptance speech, Marcus reflected and returned the sentiment, handing the trophy to his father as a sign of appreciation for his promotion in his young career.
King, 28, is a Grammy nominee, has released three full-length albums since 2020, and is one of the youngest inductees, according to board members.
The Greenville native started playing under the influence of his grandfather and father and knew it was a natural progression to “join the family business.”
“It's a great honor,” King told The Greenville News. “It's a little overwhelming, but it's really a blessing. It's great to be named alongside my other heroes and locals from across the state.”
King will host a two-day concert from August 24th to August 24th. The 25th in Simpsonville was dubbed the Marcus King Band Family Reunion with the Avett Brothers, Band of Horses and more. He is currently on the Mood His Swings World Tour, by which time he will have nearly 80 shows.
For more information about the South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, visit carolinafame.org.
– AJ Jackson covers the food and dining scene, arts, entertainment and downtown culture for Greenville News. Email him at ajackson@gannett.com and follow him at X (officially his Twitter) @ajhappened. This reporting is only possible with the support of our readers.Sign up for a digital subscription today.
