Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to honor Red Dirt icons

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of four exceptional musicians into the Hall of Fame. The official induction ceremony will take place during the highly anticipated ‘Boys From Oklahoma’ concert/event in Stillwater.

The event will honor these musical icons and celebrate the rich musical history of the state, which has produced some of the most influential talents in the country.

The induction ceremony will feature live performances from the inductees themselves, including Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, The Great Divide, and Stoney LaRue, as well as a special performance by The Turnpike Troubadours, who are already members of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. The concert is expected to be a memorable night, as it celebrates the legacy of Red Dirt music and the vibrant music scene that originated in Stillwater, a town that has nurtured countless Oklahoma musicians. Due to high demand, the concert sold out in just a few hours.

2025 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inductees:

• Cross Canadian Ragweed – Formed in 1994, Cross Canadian Ragweed became one of the most influential country and rock bands in Oklahoma. Known for their role in shaping the “Red Dirt” music movement, the band consisted of Cody Canada, Grady Cross, Randy Ragsdale, and Jeremy Plato. After announcing a break from touring in May 2010, they played their final show together that October. In October 2024, they reunited for a highly anticipated show alongside fellow Oklahoma musicians.

• Jason Boland and The Stragglers – In 1999, with the release of Pearl Snaps, Jason Boland and The Stragglers became one of the most successful bands in the Red Dirt and Texas country music scenes. In 2002, they released their first live album, Live and Lit at Billy Bob’s Texas. Their 2004 album High in the Rockies was recorded over four days of live shows, and in June 2024, they released Live from Cain’s Ballroom. Their concept album The Light Saw Me was produced by Shooter Jennings, the son of country legend Waylon Jennings. With 10 studio albums and three live albums, Jason Boland and The Stragglers have become one of the most sought-after bands in the industry today.

• The Great Divide – Originally formed in 1992, The Great Divide took a break before reuniting, like many Oklahoma country and rock artists. After sorting things out, they recorded Providence, an album released 20 years after their last.

• Stoney LaRue – For over 20 years, Stoney LaRue has traveled the country, playing soldout shows and showcasing the styles that helped make Red Dirt music a renowned genre. He has consistently sold out more than 200 shows per year and has had albums charting on iTunes and Billboard, with featured videos on CMT. With over a million albums and singles sold, LaRue has become a key figure in country music. During a time in Stillwater, Stoney, Cody Canada, and Jason Boland all lived together, deeply influenced by the growing Red Dirt Music scene at the epicenter of the movement.