Garth Brooks, Connie Smith and Hargus “Pig” Robbins were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the annual Medallion Ceremony on October 21, 2012. 

“Each of these performers is a gifted individual considered among the best in the world at what they do,” said Kyle Young, director of the Country Music Hall of Fame.  “Yet they share a humility and a personal generosity.  They are known as remarkable human beings as well as remarkable talents. 

Considered country music’s most prestigious event, the Medallion Ceremony represents the official induction of new Hall of Fame members. 

After being presented the Hall of Fame medallion from George Strait, Brooks started by thanking God, and then his parents. “They were great, great people,” he said.  “My mom believed you could fly, and my dad would pull you over right after and says, ‘If you’re going to do it, it’s going to take a hell of a lot of damn work.’”