Throughout the years, as country music continues to evolve, it is important to remember the pioneers in the industry. Those dedicated individuals and groups put their hearts and souls into making their special brand of music come alive in the Ottawa Valley.

The Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame (OVCMHOF) was founded in 1980, incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1987 and became a registered charity in 1988.

This website is dedicated to all of the exceptional people who have been inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame for their contributions to making country music in the Valley what it is today.

Please enjoy your tour of the site and take the time to visit each inductee’s page and perhaps take a trip down memory lane.

It is with mixed emotions that the HOF Board of Directors is announcing the 2025 Induction Ceremony/Show will not proceed. Over the past number of years, participation and attendance to these ceremonies have continually declined. The Board has determined there is a need to review our current practices and determine whether there is a better way to both honour our current and future Inductees, encourage attendance, and to promote country music in the Ottawa Valley.

It is with reluctance that the Board has accepted the resignation of Pam Clements and Judi Moffatt-Hill who both submitted their resignation at our Annual General Meeting on December 17, 2024. They have been Directors on the Board since 2009, and both have been in the role of Vice-President over this period. Their involvement has been an integral part of both the Board administration as well as the planning and preparation for many shows. Pam, as well as taking on Executive Secretary when Elayne Carlson passed, and then later taking on the role of Vice President has been deeply involved in the preparation of multiple shows, including creation of the programs, managing ticket sales, and keeping us all in line. Judi had graciously taken over the organization of advertising for the last many years. Any of you that have participated in any show over the last 15 years are also aware of the organization they brought to the backstage area making sure everyone was where they needed to be, both on rehearsal and show days. Not always an easy task.

They will be greatly missed, but we are hopeful they will continue helping out, when possible, in the years to come.

The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome James Ryce to the position of Vice President.