Nearly 1,700 guests attended the South Carolina Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday, April 25, as the 2024 Class of 13 artists and media members received commemoration from friends, family and their colleagues through an evening of music and emotion. Happened.
In a room filled with many notable South Carolina greats, the themes of God, guitar overabundance and appreciation of developing artists in the Palmetto State were on full display during the show.
“This is truly a special class, and we are honored to continue the tradition of honoring the state’s greatest musicians and entertainers,” said Justin Ray Williams, director of the South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Here are some highlights from the evening’s Hall of Fame induction:
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Who are the 13 musicians, entertainers inducted into the 2024 South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame?
According to Roy Costner, president of the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame, the incoming class is the largest in Hall of Fame history, as the committee regularly votes for a pair of artists each year.
The South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes:
- Josh Turner (country singer)
- Grace Point (contemporary Christian group)
- Chadwick Boseman (film)
- Bill Anderson (Lifetime Achievement Winner)
- Ainsley Earhart (Fox News)
- Faye Cristley (television)
- Mark Ferguson (radio)
- Mike Rogers (bluegrass; Kentucky Thunder)
- Marcus King (singer/songwriter)
- Jane Robelot (television)
- James Jamerson (bass player)
- Josh White (singer/songwriter/actor)
- Ronald Radford (guitarist/composer)
Now with 83 members, the 2024 South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame introduces its largest class and one of its youngest members, Marcus King.
Honoring Chadwick Boseman, Mark Ferguson, James Jamerson
Mark Ferguson, who died in 2021, was represented by his daughter Heather Lang at the South Carolina Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fergeson hosted Sundays in the South on 92.5 WESC and iHeartRadio in 1992.
Legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson was honored by family member Anthony McKnight, who accepted the award on James’ behalf. In 2020, Jamerson was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest bass players of all time. The Edisto Island native died in 1983.
Chadwick Boseman was honored with a video of his roles in “42,” “The Black Panther” and other Hollywood films, as well as various interviews over the years discussing his passion for film and acting. Boseman’s family was not present to receive the award; The Hall of Fame committee received it on his behalf.
Lots of guitars at 2024 SC Hall of Fame ceremony
Not surprisingly, there were several guitars on display and visible at the 2024 South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame ceremony.
As various musical performances took place, guitars were used by all 10 acts during the show, and there was even a row of six guitars sitting behind the podium during the program, waiting to be broken down.
Themes of God, family, friendship and love were evident during musical performances from Mac Arnold, Warren P, Ronald Radford, Luke Deuce and many other Palmetto State greats in attendance.
TV anchor gives hope to future entertainers, media members, musicians
During her Hall of Fame induction, Jane Robelot received loving video messages from her former colleagues and executives at CBS and NBC in New York. During her speech, the longtime WYFF anchor and Clemson alumnus continually mentioned her pride in being a South Carolina native and maintaining that pride no matter where she goes in her career.
Her repeated theme to the crowd was, “Yes, you can”, in reference to being a South Carolina native and interested in making an impressive living in the music or entertainment industries. He repeated this phrase and encouraged attendees to never doubt their abilities in these industries because of the proximity or resources of other states.
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One of the youngest ever inductees into the SC Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
Americana and blues artist Marcus King receives a Hall of Fame plaque from his father, Marvin, during Thursday evening’s event. During his acceptance speech, Marcus expressed emotion by turning around and giving the trophy to his father as a token of appreciation for his young career advancement.
According to board members, the 28-year-old King is one of the youngest inductees into the Hall of Fame, having earned a Grammy nomination and three full-length albums since 2020.
The Greenville native began playing after being influenced by his grandfather and father and knew “joining the family business” would be a natural progression.
“This is a tremendous honor,” King told The Greenville News. “It’s a little overwhelming, but it’s a real blessing. It’s nice to be mentioned alongside me and all these other heroes of Native people statewide.”
King will host a two-day concert on August 24. The 25th in Simpsonville was titled The Marcus King Band Family Reunion with The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses and others. He is currently on the Mood Swings World Tour, which will host approximately 80 shows by its completion.
For more information about the South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, visit carolinafame.org,
– AJ Jackson covers arts, entertainment and the city’s culture, as well as the food and dining scene, for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at [email protected], and follow him on This coverage is possible only with the support of our readers.Sign up for a digital subscription today,
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