Kansas Music Hall of Fame

The Kansas Music Hall of Fame was established on January 15th, 2005 with our first induction ceremony at Liberty Hall, Lawrence, Kansas. At the podium, Governor Kathleen Sebelius read an official state proclamation making January 15th, 2005 “Kansas Music Hall of Fame Day.”

The mission of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame is to honor the music, musicians and related institutions that have made a significant contribution to Kansas and the Greater Kansas City area. Our purpose is to recognize those of the past, present and encourage those of the future.

Each year starting July 1st we have a Voice Your Choice Membership Kick-Off which is a vote by the membership to select next year’s inductees. Click on Become a Member Select a member/donor category. You will receive an electronic ballot and other benefits.

We like to make it easy for our members and partners to plan ahead. Monthly sustained contributions help to promote the fiscal responsibility of our organization. You are welcome to participate through our monthly giving plan. See Become a Member. We also accept donations

Information on the Nomination and Induction process

All Virtual Induction Ceremonies are under Inductees – Virtual Inductions

Thanks for making a musical difference in Kansas!

The KSMHoF is proud to introduce a new Directors Award honoring our late Vice President, Danny Fleming. Beginning this year, the Danny Fleming Award gives the board the opportunity to announce the first new inductee of the upcoming class on December 1—one full month before member voting closes on January 1.

We’re excited to share that the first inductee for the Class of 2026 is Joe “Guido” Welsh! Congratulations, Joe!

To our members: if you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time. Help make the Class of 2026 our greatest ever—send in your ballots and Voice Your Choice! To those who want to become members, head over to ksmhof.org/join and join us by becoming a member or a partner today!

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Danny “Dano” Fleming was a founding KSMHoF board member who later served as Vice President, overseeing daily operations from merchandise to memberships. He was inducted in 2016 with his group, Billy Bob & the Belaires. His legacy continues to shape the Hall, and we’re honored to celebrate him through this new award.