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The Murray Hall of Fame

Nova ScotiaSouth Shore

Hank Snow

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Hank Snow
Cape Breton Island

Lee Cremo

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Lee Cremo
Cape Breton Island

The Rankin Family

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The Rankin Family
Nova ScotiaEast Hants

Classified

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Classified
Nova ScotiaCumberland County

Anne Murray

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Anne Murray

About the Murray Hall of Fame

The Murray Hall of Fame recognises the artists and creators who embody the true spirit of the Atlantic Region. Spanning the Maritimes and Newfoundland, our inductees go far beyond artistic excellence. They are the people who have amplified our voices, redefined artistic boundaries, and unapologetically celebrated what it means to be from this region.

This is a tribute to those whose profound impact resonates far beyond the stage or screen, shaping the very heartbeat of our communities.

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Classified

See how this legendary hip-hop Maritimer became the fierce, modern champion of Nova Scotian pride.

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Allister MacGillivray

Anne Murray

April Wine

Brenda Stubbert

Bruce Guthro

Buddy MacMaster

Cayouche

Classified

Don Messer & His Islanders

Edith Butler

Gene MacLellan

Great Big Sea

Hank Snow

Jerry Holland

John Allan Cameron

JP Cormier

Lee Cremo

Lennie Gallant

Mary Jane Lamond

McGinty

Natalie MacMaster

Rawlins Cross

Rita MacNeil

Sarah McLachlan

Sloan

Stan Rogers

Stompin’ Tom Connors

The Barra MacNeils

The Rankin Family

Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald

Inductee Criteria

Roots

Inductees hail from, or have deeply rooted ties to, the Maritimes or Newfoundland. Their personal story and their creative journey is inextricably linked to our shores.

Impact

Musical excellence is just the start. We honour those who have actively championed our unique identity, elevating regional stories, folklore, and history to a wider audience.

Style

The Maritimes is place of multitudes. Whether the work is a traditional fiddle reel or barrier-breaking hip-hop, we celebrate the authentic energy of the region, regardless of the medium.

Legacy

An inductee’s contributions leave a permanent mark on our cultural landscape. We recognise those whose work inspires new generations of storytellers and keeps the tide of our shared culture moving forward.

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This archive is built on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. All Maritime culture celebrated here exists on Mi’kmaw land. We recognize Mi’kmaw sovereignty as a foundational reality; one that predates and defines every expression of identity we collect.

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