Nashville’s music community is preparing to recognize a new class of industry leaders as SOURCE Nashville officially unveils its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The 23rd annual event will honor six women who have made significant, lasting impacts across every corner of the business.
The 2026 class includes Debbie Cheek Carroll (MusiCares/Belmont University), Paige Conners (AFM Local 257), Cris Lacy (Warner Music Nashville), Margie McGahey (Grand Ole Opry/CMA), Sherry Oakley (BMI), and Carla Wallace (Big Yellow Dog). These honorees represent a wide spectrum of the industry, from label leadership and publishing to radio operations and clinical social work, reflecting the deep infrastructure required to sustain Nashville’s growth.
This annual induction serves as a reminder of the vital, often invisible work that powers the music capital of the world. These women have spent decades guiding talent and building the platforms that allow Nashville’s creative community to thrive. The formal ceremony will take place on August 25, 2026, at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, bringing peers and colleagues together to celebrate the “Women Behind the Music.”