Our History
The NBCMHF was founded by Aubrey Hanson to honour New Brunswick's great country musicians. It's purpose, the recording for history's sake of a photo and printed display of any artist in New Brunswick who has made a significant contribution to country music. From its inception in 1983 to 1995, Aubrey and his wife Faye were the key figures in the organizing of the yearly 'Gala Event' - Induction Ceremonies/Banquet/Concert.
The first Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies was held at the Sportsman Club, Exhibition Grounds, Fredericton, NB in 1983. Ed McCoy had the frames hung there. Aubrey had asked Gerry Taylor for his support and was a big boost for the Hall of Fame.
The frames were moved to the Brookville Mall Bar for awhile and from there to the Centennial Building for two weeks. For a time, Aubrey had the frames in the trunk of his car until 1987, when the Minister of Supply and Services, C.W. (Bill) Harmer secured space for the Hall of Fame frames at the Victoria Health Centre in Fredericton, NB where they are on public display.
In 1996 the NBCMHF Gala began a provincial rotation which served to heighten the visibility of the Hall and was an important and positive turning point in the support from the Hall of Fame members. Each year a Hall of Fame member is the official host of the Gala.
The event each year will include inductions of four to five new members. At least one(and up to two) of these new inductees will be deceased nominees and/or Pioneers of Country Music.
In 1996 the first NBCMHF newsletter was published. It has become a key means of communication within the Association.
The NBCMHF began a new endeavour with the launch of this website in May of 2006. Along with providing more visibility for the NBCMHF, the goal of the site is to include a 'Virtual Hall of Fame' where people can view all the past inductees.
