{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/legends-inducted-into-north-dakota-music-hall-of-fame", "Legends Inducted into North Dakota Music Hall of Fame", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Cramer Honors Long-Time Friend Johnny Holm, Celebrates the Inductees\u2019 Lasting Mark on North Dakota\u2019s Music Legacy\n\n***Click here for media resources.***\n\nBISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Six of North Dakota\u2019s musical all-stars cemented their place in history Sunday when they were inducted into the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame. Honorees include longtime Upper Midwest performer Johnny Holm, iconic radio and TV host Shadoe Stevens, Christian music songwriter and producer Greg Nelson, Grammy Award-winning producer and audio-engineer Michael D. Clute, composer and music educator Dr. Tom Porter, and Hebron-area family group The Tibor Brothers.\n\nFrom live performances and songwriting to recording, broadcasting and orchestral music, this year\u2019s inductees represent the vast influence and incredible variety of North Dakota\u2019s musical history. Attendees at Sunday\u2019s ceremony, hosted by Shadoe Stevens, heard live music and a variety of selections from the inductees highlighting the lasting impact of North Dakota on the music industry and the different roles each inductee played in bringing the joy of music to people throughout the country and across generations of time.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who nominated Holm, attended the ceremony at Bismarck State College and congratulated the 2026 inductees for receiving the Hall of Fame honor.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to this power-packed class of inductees, many of whom I\u2019m fortunate to call friends,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cNo one should be surprised by the breadth of musical talent in our state, but they may be surprised by just how accomplished these North Dakota natives are.\n\n\u201cI doubt there ever has been, or ever will be, such an impressive collection of North Dakota musical talent in one place at one time,\u201d continued Cramer. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing to think a student could drive home from Dr. Porter\u2019s class on Friday and a hear a song on the radio produced by Michael Clute, then on Saturday catch American Top 40 with Shadoe Stevens before going to a Johnny Holm concert\u2014and then cap it off on Sunday listening to music from Greg Nelson or maybe even see Harvey Tibor playing the guitar at church. It was a celebration worthy of their talent.\u201d\n\nCramer also introduced Holm, a close friend of 45 years dating back to his college days in Fargo.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been blessed to call Johnny Holm a friend for more than 45 years, and what has always stood out to me isn\u2019t just his talent\u2014it\u2019s his heart,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cJohnny has a gift for bringing people together, making everyone feel like they matter, and always finding a way to lift others up. That\u2019s why generations of people have loved him and his music. North Dakota is where his story began, and it\u2019s pretty special to see him honored here, where the legend of Johnny Holm got its start.\u201d\n\nFor more than five decades, the \u201chardest working man in music\u201d has been a defining figure on the Upper Midwest music scene. He built the Johnny Holm Band into one of the region\u2019s most in-demand touring acts, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans at ballrooms, barns, county fairs, colleges, dive bars, and festivals. The band recorded five albums and 11 singles, including the regional hit \u201cLightnin\u2019 Bar Blues.\u201d Two of the Johnny Holm Band\u2019s singles charted nationally.\n\nFounded in 2015, the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating the rich musical heritage of the state, and recognizes and enshrines musicians from diverse genres who have made significant contributions to the music industry, whether on a global stage or within the borders of North Dakota.\n\nAccording to the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame, inductees \u201crepresent the best of what our state has to offer, and their stories of dedication, creativity, and perseverance are a testament to the power of music.\u201d Nominations are based on four categories, including \u201cMusicians, Duos and Groups,\u201d \u201cMusic Educators,\u201d \u201cSongwriters,\u201d and \u201cMusic Industry Contributors.\u201d To be eligible for induction, nominees must have at least 20 years of professional experience and a North Dakota connection through birth, residence, or marriage.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/legends-inducted-into-north-dakota-music-hall-of-fame"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8940729312598705, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}