Actor/singer Rex Allen, Sr., and his horse Koko (1952)
The Colorado Country Music Legends of Legends Hall of Fame announces the nominations for their Induction and Awards Banquet and Show to be held Sunday, August 18th, 2019, at Dougie’s, 10217 Quivas St, Thornton, Colorado, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
The 21st Annual CCMHOF Induction & Awards Show will be held at Dougie G’s Lounge, Dance and Showroom, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado. MC for the Soical Hour will be Diane “DeeJ” Johnson!
The festival back-up band is Pure Country Gold, featuring band leader and lead guitarist Jeff Golden, Clip Cookson, steel guitar; Chris Alan, keys; Lindsey Brown, bass; and Pete Luthman, drums.
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For Guest Performers – Social Hour Scheduling Time 2:30 – 3:30. All Nominated Artists are asked to perform on the Social Hour Program – One (1) song each.
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Inductions awards presented by your honor Heidi Williams, mayor of Thornton, Colorado. Ms. Williams will be inducting National/International Headliner Rex Allen, Sr.
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MC – Phil Helman
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● Country Music Artist Talent Award
Inductees – Colorado Country Music Artists: Lindsey Brown, Phil Helman, Danny G
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● Artist of the Decade – Year 2019: Jeff Golden
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01. Entertainer of the Year 2019: Danny G, Lee Sims, Diane Deej Johnson
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02. Male Vocalist of the Year 2019: Pete Luthman, Mark Jenkins, Walker Williams
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03. Female Vocalist of the Year 2019: Diane Deej Johnson, Karen Osburn, Kay Dragon
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04. Band of the Year 2019: The Danny G Band, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts, Lee Sims & The Platte River Band
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05. Instrumentalist of the Year 2019: Ernie Martinez, Ryan Chrys, Lynn Phipps, Mario Dobbs
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06. Venue of the Year 2019: Dougies G’s, LuLu’s Inn, Frontier Club
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07. Come Back Artist of the Year 2019: Phil Helman, Kay Dragon, Crispy Nelson
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08. New Comer Artist of the Year 2019: Eric Golden
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09. Special Presidential Award: Debbie Belle
2019 Local Artist Induction: Phil Helman, Recording Artist
2019 Festival Induction Nominee is Rex Allen, Sr., Recording Artist and Movie Star
Rex Elvie Allen (December 31, 1920 – December 17, 1999) was an American film and television actor, singer and songwriter, known as “the Arizona Cowboy” and as the narrator of many Disney nature and Western productions. For his contributions to the film industry, Allen received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975, located at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Allen
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Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to support, reserve and promote the art of country music in the state of Colorado and around the world. It is a 501-C-4 Non- Profit Organization.