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The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum<\/strong> has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, and the list spans country royalty, Rock Hall icons and some of the most influential session players in modern music<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s class includes Dolly Parton<\/a>, Keith Urban<\/a>, Michael McDonald<\/a>, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Dann Huff, John Boylan, Leland Sklar<\/strong> and Nicky Hopkins<\/strong>, who will be honored posthumously.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Musicians Hall of Fame has inducted over 170 musicians, producers, engineers and industry icons,\u201d said Linda Chambers, Co-Founder and CEO of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. \u201cEach new class of inductees reminds us why we do what we do-preserving and celebrating the legacy of the musicians who bring songs to life. We couldn\u2019t be more excited to welcome these legendary artists into the Musicians Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/p>\n The induction ceremony will take place April 28 at the Fisher Center for Performing Arts. Additional details, including presenters and performers, will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n RELATED: Frontman Records With Classic \u201970s Rock Band For First Time in 45 Years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For Parton, the honor adds to an already landmark year as she approaches her 80th birthday<\/a>.<\/p>\n The country legend recently announced a new collaborative release<\/a> of her classic \u201cLight of a Clear Blue Morning,\u201d featuring \u00a0Lainey Wilson<\/a>,\u00a0Miley Cyrus<\/a>,\u00a0Queen Latifah<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Reba McEntire<\/a><\/strong>, with proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research. The project once again showcased her ability to blend legacy with generosity, a through-line that has defined her decades-long career.<\/p>\n Already a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Parton\u2019s induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame further cements her status not just as a star but as a songwriter and musician whose work has shaped multiple generations<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED: Dolly Parton Apologizes for Missing Her Opry 80th Birthday Celebration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n McDonald, meanwhile, continues a late-career resurgence that has kept him firmly in the spotlight.<\/p>\n The former Doobie Brothers frontman reunited in the studio with his bandmates last year<\/a> for the first time in 45 years, bringing his unmistakable voice back to the group that helped define soft rock in the 1970s. Known for classics like \u201cWhat a Fool Believes\u201d and \u201cTakin\u2019 It to the Streets,\u201d McDonald remains one of the most distinctive vocalists of his era.<\/p>\n His induction recognizes not just his time with The Doobie Brothers, but a broader career that includes collaborations with Steely Dan, Toto, Kenny Loggins<\/strong> and Christopher Cross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Feb 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum has unveiled its 2026 class of inductees, and the list spans country royalty, Rock Hall icons and some of the most influential session players in modern music. 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Michael McDonald Continues a Career Renaissance<\/h2>\n