The 2019 National Fiddler Hall of Fame (NFHoF) class of inductees have been selected.

On September 27, they will be honored at the annual induction gala at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame at 111 E. 1st St.

Among this year’s lineup of inductees are, master fiddler and Tulsa musician, composer, teacher and recording artist Shelby Eicher; Texas-style fiddler Jim “Texas Shorty” Chancellor and five-time National Fiddle Champion, the late Scotty Stoneman. 

The Special Recognition Award will go to Jody Naifeh, founder of Tulsa Honors Orchestra. 

The National Fiddler Hall of Fame hosts the annual induction ceremony and gala to pay homage to those outstanding fiddle players who contribute greatly to the art of fiddle music.

“It is an honor and a privilege to induct these talented musicians who are the very essence of what the NFHoF represents,” said Bob Fjeldsted, president of the Tulsa based organization.

Cherokee Maidens will be headlining the evening along with their band Sycamore Swing, which includes inductee Shelby Eicher.

VIP tickets are $500 per table (seats 8), $65 for individual. VIP seating includes dinner and a pre-show. Regular seating – $25 in advance and $30 at the door the night of the show. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. The gala begins at 7:30 pm, VIP pre-show and dinner 6:30 pm. For more information, visit nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org.