Eddie Bayers, widely recognized as intrinsically responsible for the rhythmic moments that spawned two consecutive generations of country music’s pop-crossover eras, was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame on Sunday May 1,2022.

Eddie was described by Hall of Fame CEO Young as a “metronome with a heart,” whose most outstanding attribute was “serving the song, his singer, and his fellow musicians,” more than himself.

As described, the man responsible for playing on numerous ’90s country hits, upon receiving his Hall of Fame Medallion, highlighted the importance of his wife Lane Brody to his career. He honored the Judds by noting that he was the drummer on the demo recordings that Naomi Judd passed onto producer Brent Maher, leading to the tandem being signed to RCA Records.

This year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees are: in the Modern Era Artist category, The Judds; in the Veterans Era Artist category, the late Ray Charles; and in the Recording/Touring Musician category, both Eddie Bayers and the late Pete Drake, due to a tie in the voting process. Details regarding a formal induction ceremony for next Spring will be released as information is made available.

Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Concert
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Eddie on the red carpet at the ceremony. Plus this sweet trophy! Congrats again to Eddie on a well-deserved honor!!

Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Concert
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Schermerhorn Symphony Center

We’re fond of this undisputed center of the music business, and one of the groups to keep it rolling was the The Players. These musicians have been on singles and albums with Luke Combs, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, and more.

We highlight Eddie Bayers, Paul Franklin, John Hobbs, Brent Mason, and Michael Rhodes!

On this beautiful Holiday offering, Lane performs some of our classic and inspirational Christmas songs including Do You Hear What I Hear, What Child Is This, Little Drummer Boy, Twinkle Little Star, The First Noel and Dear Holy Mother (written and performed by Lane). Produced by Eddie Bayers and Lane Brody. To listen/buy, click on the CD Baby logo below.

On May 21, 2017, Eddie was featured in a program for the Country Music Hall Of Fame’s “Musician Spotlight” series, held at the CMOF’s Ford Theater. Surrounded by his bandmates from The Mike Snider Band (Fiddle: Brian Christianson, Mandolin: Sterling Abernathy, Bass: Todd Cook, Banjo: Mike Snider and Guitar: Jake Stargel) Eddie had a great time telling stories, demonstrating several unique drum techniques and just having fun. Eddie’s wife, Lane Brody, contributed a wonderful performance of her hit “The Yellow Rose Of Texas“, with help from old friend (and Eddie’s fellow Nashville Cat) Steve Gibson.  If you weren’t able to make it and you’d like to see what you missed, GO HERE.

In November 2016, Eddie was honored to appear on the cover of Musico Pro, a Brazilian magazine devoted to all things music.

Recently, Eddie played on a couple more albums by Garth Brooks. They are Man Against Machine and Gunslinger.