The Big Bopper is inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame!

J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson has proudly been inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. The other inductees for 2004 are "The Urban Cowboy" Johnny Lee and Mac Davis. Numerous activities are planned to celebrate the work of these beloved individuals. Our own J. P. Richardson Jr and the Rockin' Robin Band will perform. In addition, a special memorial event will be held for the late John Ritter, son of music legend Tex Ritter.

2004

Seventh Annual Awards Ceremony

Tickets & Schedule of Events

Tickets go on sale Now and they won't last long! (SORRY - SOLD OUT!)

Reserve seats are $50.

General Admission / Balcony seats are $25.

Inductees for 2004 include:

J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson,

"The Urban Cowboy" Johnny Lee

Mac Davis.

Entertainment will be provided by:

Little Jimmy Dickens,

J. P. Richardson Jr and the Rockin' Robin Band,

Johnny Lee and the Urban Cowboy Band,

Mac Davis,

Bill Anderson and his Po' Folks Band,

Jan Howard,

A memorial event will be held for John Ritter, son of Tex Ritter, who died last September in Burbank, California. Special guests include Jason, Carly, and Tyler Ritter, children of John Ritter. Also attending will be Tom Ritter, brother of John Ritter.

To purchase your tickets, contact the Panola County Chamber of Commerce. Seats are limited. ORDER NOW!

Phone: 903-693-6634 - Master Card & Visa accepted.

Snail Mail: 300 W. Panola St. Carthage, TX 75633

Email: chamber@carthagetexas.com

Friday, August 20, 2003

8:00 a.m.

Museum and Gift Shop open. Tapes and DC's of all TCMHOF past and present inductees will be available for sale along with a variety of memorabilia, Texas-themed items, and a new line of jewelry.

7:00 p.m.

John Rex Reeves Pickin' Party - 7 p.m. at Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater (Holly & Davis Streets - Jr. High Aud.) Tickets $10.

Saturday, August 21, 2003

8:00 a.m.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum and Gift Shop Opens

9:00 a.m.

KGAS Country Fest on the Lawn & free Museum tours

Unveiling and dedication of new Jim Reeves exhibit at 9:00 a.m. inside Museum

Continuous Country Music

Arts/Crafts/ Food & Drink Booths

Western Artist Joseph Bohler of Monument, Colorado, commissioned to do portrait of Tex Ritter and White Flash that now hangs in National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

Book Signing Event:

Libby Leverett Crew, author of Saturday Night at the Opry with Daddy, with forward by John & Tom Ritter, sons of Tex Ritter

Bill O'Neal, local author of 26 books, including Reel Cowboys and Tex Ritter: America's Beloved Cowboy

4:00 p.m.

Museum and Gift Shop Closes

7:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony at Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater (junior high school auditorium at corner Holly & Davis St.)

Sunday, August 22, 2003

8:00 a.m.

Museum and Gift Shop Opens at 8 a.m. for visitors and guests. "Stop by and tell us good-bye."

Videos of all Awards Ceremonies are available to the public. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more pricing information.

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