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Congratulations are in order for our dear friend, Bill Ferguson, who was inducted into the Georgia CMA Hall of Fame Saturday night. Bill is a great steel guitarist and very deserving of this honor.
Again, congrats brother Bill... .
We love both you and Linda who we're sure is very proud of you.
....Roy and Barbara

Yes indeed, congratulations are in order Mr. Roy.
Bill IS very deserving of this. Your quite the steel guitar ambassador Bill. Congrats on your achievements.

The Self's

Congratulations Bill. Well deserved.

I've said for s long time that Bill should be in the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame to recognize him for the extensive video collection he maintains and shares with the steel guitar community. If you think this is easy, you should try recording and editing some of these videos. Bill's work is professional and enjoyable to watch, and he gives credit to the performers. He's really done, and continues to do a lot to promote steel guitar.

RC

Yep! We need more folks like Bill. Way to go buddy!
Just wish a keyboard player that can play behind steel pickers would appear. Maybe a fellow named Roy can do it. Hey RR, my friend, thanks.

congratulations to you bill.....
i assume that is the georgia country music association.
i'm just glad to know that it is still country music somewhere ....
and that you are at the top of the mix....

country jack....

I walked up to the stage at Dallas while Bill was MCing and ask him to remind everyone about chaplain Richard's church service Sunday morning. He handed me the microphone. Wasn't expecting that, but I got it done. Congratulations on your award Bil.

Congratulations, Bill! Very well deserved!

Kind Regards, Walter

Bill, Congratulations. I know of your fine work, in sound, video, mentoring, and musicianship going back many, many , years, the recognition is well deserved.
Blake

Congratulations, Bill!

Thank you Roy for posting this. Yep, when you get an award from your peers, it means everything.
To clarify, it is the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame (they save the GA HOF for the real stars).

Here is a picture from Saturday night. Now let me tell you, Linda sure makes me proud that I swooped her up at the age of 16. Whew! She hung in there with me since we first met in 1966 and married as soon as she graduated from high school in 1967.

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so honored and humbled.

Bill Ferguson wrote:Thank you Roy for posting this. Yep, when you get an award from your peers, it means everything.
To clarify, it is the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame (they save the GA HOF for the real stars).

Here is a picture from Saturday night. Now let me tell you, Linda sure makes me proud that I swooped her up at the age of 16. Whew! She hung in there with me since we first met in 1966 and married as soon as she graduated from high school in 1967.

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so honored and humbled.

You couldn't let well enough alone. I hope that plaque keeps you warm at night. I've got a feeling you might be sleeping on the couch for awhile. 1967?

Seriously, having a good partner that will tolerate this musical journey is a reward in of itself. You are both talented and blessed. Congratulations to both of you!

RC

Congratulations Bill!!! You surely deserve it!!!

Congratulations Bill...I agree with Rick C. on your hard work and dedication to Steel Guitar! Appreciate all the posting of videos you've helped to create over the many years. We would have lost so many special moments without your special talents! Carl

Cangrats from me Bill, you are a great person, steel guitar player and a great asset to the Georgia steel guitar association, Shorty Smith

Sorry I misspelled Congrats, Congrats Bill, Shorty

Congratulations! Well deserved award for a guy who's been involved with steel shows longer than many of us have been attending them.

This is great news to hear. Appreciate all your videos and work for the Steel guitar community. Congratulations are in order. NM

She sure makes you look good! Pic of the daughter is great also, she's a real beauty. I'd like to see you in HOF in St. Louis next. See ya later!

Congratulations my friend... way to go!!

Congrats Bill! That is quite an honor...both!

Way to go Bill -Congrats!!! James,Jr.