Hank Cochran Honored By The North American Country Music Associations International On March 16, 2008

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ NACMAI) - Legendary singer/songwriter Hank Cochran will be inducted into the North American Country Music Associations International's Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 16. The awards show, held at the Country Tonite Theater (129 Showplace Blvd., Pigeon Forge), includes an acoustic performance by Hank as well.

The purpose of NACMAI (www.nacmai.org) is to nurture and perpetuate the history of country music, and their mission makes Cochran an obvious choice for this award. "It's truly an honor for me," Cochran says. "I'm very thankful they believe I am worthy."

Cochran epitomizes the goals of the organization; he is one of the true legends of country music, and he continues to work tirelessly at his craft. His songs have ruled the country (and pop) charts since the 1960s - beginning with recordings by artists like Patsy Cline, Ray Price, George Jones and Willie Nelson through to the present, with cuts by George Strait, Lee Ann Womack and Reba McEntire. Songs like "Make The World Go Away," "Ocean Front Property," "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me" and "The Chair" have emerged from his pen to fill a vast catalog - and his even bigger heart

This isn't the first honor for this living legend. In 1974, Cochran was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame - and remains the only inductee ever to receive a unanimous vote during the nomination process. He has received over 21 B.M.I. Million-Air awards, including one for over two million plays of Patsy Cline's classic take on "I Fall To Pieces." His own recordings have endured throughout the years, and he is a faithful supporter not only of other recording artists, but of other writers, songwriter festivals and workshops around the globe.