Grammy Hall of Fame

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The Grammy Hall of Fame is a hall of fame to honor musical recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance. Inductees are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts. It is compiled by The Recording Academy in the United States, and was established in 1973. Recordings (singles and albums) in all genres are eligible for selection, and must be over 25 years old to be considered. Additions to the list are chosen annually by a committee of recording arts professionals. [1]

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  1. "GRAMMY Hall Of Fame". grammy.org. Santa Monica, California: The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on 2015-07-07. Retrieved April 2, 2015.