Robert Earl Keen Inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Robert Earl Keen - Photo Cred: Lola Lavender-Hardisty

January 22, 2019, Fort Worth, TX...Robert Earl Keen was inducted into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, on January 17, 2019, during a festive ceremony which included dinner and drinks at the World’s Largest Honky-Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas.  The Hall of Fame honored Keen at the sold-out event for his prolific music career and charitable acts, presenting him with The Rick Smith “Spirit of Texas Award.” Celebrating the achievements and uniqueness of Texans, the award is dedicated to the memory of Rick Smith, a Texas visionary that left an unforgettable legacy through his concerts, music and the “Live at Billy Bob’s” recordings. Robert Earl Keen joins a prestigious list of other Hall of Fame members which includes Willie Nelson, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Tommy Lee Jones, Red Steagall, Tuff Hedeman, Pat Green, The Gatlin Brothers, and Clay Walker. 
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A permanent display featuring personal memorabilia (selected by Keen) from throughout his career is on exhibit at the museum. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is located at 2515 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX.  For more information visit texascowboyhalloffame.org. 

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