Country Music Hall Of Fame® And Museum To Feature Pat Mclaughlin As Next Poets And Prophets Honoree
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Aug. 19, 2026 – The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will feature celebrated singer, songwriter and guitarist Pat McLaughlin in an upcoming program for its in-depth interview series Poets and Prophets. McLaughlin is one of three 2026 honorees chosen by the museum. The series features songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. The program will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater.
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Pat McLaughlin is a maverick. A revered, if a bit enigmatic, Singer-Songwriter and guitarist that has spent years honing his layered style.
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Pat co-wrote “Down To Nothing” and “A Little Too High” with Dan Auerbach, Leon Michels, Patrick Carney and Tommy Brenneck.
Pat also provided background vocals on “Down To Nothing.”
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