Passed Over for the CMA Hall of Fame again!

Ronnie has apparently become country music's Rodney Dangerfield, as he gets no respect from the CMA Hall of Fame voters each year. Is the CMA Hall of Fame waiting to award him this honor posthumously, it'd be the king of disrespect towards a country artist, who's shown the entire country music world and other musical genres, that despite being blind, he achieved success many thought couldn't be done. A singer able to over come the rejection of his own mother, thus never holding any ill feelings towards her, deserves induction into the CMA Hall of Fame.

Ronnie's achieved a remarkable singing career garnishing 40#1 hits on the country music charts, In 2010 he scored another number 1 with the gospel song with Up to Zion. Ronnie has been a prolific performer able to sing in assorted musical genres, something few singers are able to claim. Despite being born blind, Ronnie's family provided the love & support he'd need to pursue his dream. With encouragement from the late Ray Charles & country singer Charlie Pride, Ronnie showed everyone he belonged in the music industry. Today's country radio doesn't expose the younger generation to the talented singers of yesterday, thus de-voiding them of how country music has progressed through the years.

Ronnie has always stood for something, as that was never more apparent, On September 24, 2009 Milsap and a group of Tennessee fire-fighters and volunteers picketed the office of Capitol Records because the company banned the record from radio and iTunes 4 weeks after being released. Ronnie marched with the group of 50 people to the front steps of the office, then sang the new single from atop of a vintage fire-truck. Ronnie said: "We came here to raise awareness about this worthy cause." "What record label wouldn't want to be part of raising money for this much needed fund that helps fire-fighters and police officers who desperately need it." Is the CMA Hall of Fame frowning upon any artist standing up for something each singer strongly believes in, thus with holding any possible induction into the Hall of Fame for a long duration as possible. Ronnie and his fellow protesters followed the letter of the law during their protest against Capitol Records, as other singers can't always say the same thing.

Ronnie, over the duration of his distinguished career, has avoided any major scandal that possibly could've ruined the success he's enjoyed. I'd put Ronnie in the same class as George Strait, for being a true class act in country music today. Artists such as these two won't be seen again in country music, as we their loyal fans have been blessed by seeing their live concert performances around the United States. Let's hope the CMA Hall of Fame Voters get their heads out of the clouds by bestowing a long over due induction to Ronnie Milsap before it's too late.