Music Hall

• Beach Music Hall of Fame singer Doug died in a car crash on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Eastern North Carolina. • Doug was celebrated for entertaining generations of Beach Music fans with his unique brand that always brought smiles. • The incident occurred amid local entertainment scene activities in the region.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 inductees on March 21: country star Tim McGraw, songwriter Paul Overstreet, and bluegrass pioneers the Stanley Brothers. • Tim McGraw, with over 75 million albums sold and hits like 'Live Like You Were Dying,' joins legends such as George Strait in the modern era category. • Paul Overstreet earns recognition for penning 16 No. 1 hits including 'Forever and Ever, Amen' for Randy Travis.