Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis considers Hall of Frame, Frank and baking (Nov 2007)

Mel Tillis was just inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame. But if you think this man just sits around polishing his many awards, you're wrong. Talking while driving from Florida to Branson to perform., Tillis apologized for doing so while driving, but multitasking is nothing new for this multitalented man. Tillis is also a patient man. "It took me 52 years to make it, but I'm mighty proud, and it's good to be honored by your peers," says Tillis of his Hall of Fame induction. "I'm in good company; I went in with Ralph Emery and Vince Gill. And they had quite a ceremony where they presented us with our medallions."  ...