Hall of Fame Award

The NACA Hall of Fame was established to honor and recognize individuals or groups who have appeared on national or regional showcases and have distinguished themselves in the arts. Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Association.

ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA:

Nominees must have appeared on an NACA regional or national showcase; and demonstrated achievement, competence, and recognition in the performing or visual arts.
Nominees will be reviewed and selected by the NACA Board of Directors.

Past Inductees

2023 - Step Afrika!
2022 - Raining Jane
2021 - Cristela Alonzo
2020 - Deon Cole
2019 - Loni Love
2018 - Andy Grammer
2017 - Roy Wood, Jr.
2016 - RETTA
2015 - Matt Nathanson
2013 – Zac Brown Band
2012 – Margaret Cho
2011 – Daniel Tosh
2010 – Great Big Sea
2010 – Jeff Dunham
2008 – Caroline Rhea
2008 – Howie Day
2006 – Dane Cook
2005 – Dave Chappelle

2003 – Jay Leno
2002 – Jon Stewart
2000 – Jay Mohr
2000 – Anthony Clark
1999 – Michael Hedges
1999 – Vince Gill
1997 – Mary Chapin Carpenter
1994 - Maynard Ferguson
1989 – Hank Williams, Jr.
1988 – Neil Diamond
1987 – Roy Clark
1986 – B.B. King
1985 – Simon and Garfunkel
1984 – Jimmy Buffett
1983 – Linda Ronstadt
1982 – Oak Ridge Boys
1982 – Harry Chapin
1981 – Kenny Rogers

Have a Listen!

Check out our Spotify playlist featuring a few of our Hall of Fame artists.

PLEASE NOTE: Some tracks may contain profanity.