Critically acclaimed musician, producer, and songwriter Mac McAnally has been named as one of the distinguished performers for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, set to take place on Oct. 19, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The 10-time CMA Musician of the Year will join an impressive lineup of presenters and performers to honor this year’s inductees.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will honor this year’s inductees: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Musical Influence honorees include Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will be recognized for Musical Excellence, while Suzanne De Passe will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The Induction Ceremony will stream live coast to coast on Disney+ Saturday, Oct. 19 (7:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. CDT/5:00 p.m. MDT/4:00 p.m. PDT), and will be available to stream following the ceremony. ABC will air a primetime special, “2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” featuring performance highlights and standout moments on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 2025 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), available next day on Hulu and Disney+. For more information on the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, visit rockhall.com.
McAnally is currently on tour, bringing his unforgettable live show to new cities through 2024 and into 2025. Upcoming highlights include sold-out shows in Nashville, Tenn., Tupelo, Miss., and Boston, Mass. He will close the year with a special performance alongside the Shoals Symphony in Florence, Ala. McAnally also announced he will make his headline debut at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 31, 2025.
In addition to his triumphant tour, McAnally has found success with two new songs, “Oysters and Pearls” and “All the Way Around.” Beyond his solo endeavors, he is collaborating on new projects with Sawyer Brown, Ned LeDoux, and other notable artists. As a member and bandleader of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band for over three decades, McAnally continues to tour with sold-out shows across the country, entertaining fans and Parrotheads while keeping the spirit of his longtime friend and collaborator Buffett alive. To experience the magic of Mac McAnally on tour, visit here for tickets.
2024 Tour Dates
Oct. 4 – Loudon, Tenn. – Tennessee National Resort
Oct. 5 – Nashville, Tenn. – SOLD OUT – Sing 4 Fing – Third and Lindsley
Oct. 10 – Port Neches, Texas – Neches River Wheelhouse
Nov. 1 – Newberry, S.C. – SOLD OUT – Newberry Opera House
Nov. 2 – Newberry, S.C. – Newberry Opera House
Nov. 3 – Durham, N.C. – Carolina Theatre
Nov. 7 – Tupelo, Miss. – SOLD OUT – Lyric Theater
Nov. 9 – Meridian, Miss. – MSU Riley Center
Nov. 14 – Alexandria, Va. – SOLD OUT – The Birchmere
Nov. 15 – Boston, Mass. – SOLD OUT – City Winery Boston
Nov. 16 – Manchester, N.H. – The Dana Center
Nov. 18 – New York, N.Y. – Sony Hall
Nov. 22 – Florence, Ala. – Norton Auditorium with Shoals Symphony
2025 Tour Dates
Jan. 9 – Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Clyde Theatre
Jan. 10 – Carmel, Ind. – The Palladium
Jan. 11 – Evansville, Ind. – Victory Theatre
Jan. 31 – Nashville, Tenn. – The Ryman Auditorium
About Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally's journey is one of divine providence and musical mastery. With an astonishing ten Country Music Association Musician of the Year awards and a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall, the Mississippi Musicians Hall and the Alabama Music Hall of Fames, McAnally's contributions to the world of music are nearly unparalleled. Born into a family of Gospel musicians in a dry county, McAnally's early years were steeped in the rich traditions of Southern music. His humble beginnings paved the way for a career marked by extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication. As a songwriter, McAnally has penned chart-topping hits for artists like Alabama, Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett, while his musical abilities have graced albums by legends such as Toby Keith, Dolly Parton and George Strait. Despite his numerous accolades and collaborations with music royalty, McAnally remains grounded in his love for the art itself. For McAnally, music is not just a career but a calling—a testament to the joy of creation and the power of storytelling. With each note he plays and every lyric he writes, McAnally continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of American music.
