Throughout the years, as country music continues to evolve, it is important to remember the pioneers in the industry. Those dedicated individuals and groups put their hearts and souls into making their special brand of music come alive in the Ottawa Valley.

The Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame (OVCMHOF) was founded in 1980, incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1987 and became a registered charity in 1988.

This website is dedicated to all of the exceptional people who have been inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame for their contributions to making country music in the Valley what it is today.

Please enjoy your tour of the site and take the time to visit each inductee’s page and perhaps take a trip down memory lane.

It is with reluctance that the Board has accepted the resignation of Pam Clements and Judi Moffatt-Hill who both submitted their resignation at our Annual General Meeting on December 17, 2024. They have been Directors on the Board since 2009, and both have been in the role of Vice-President over this period. Their involvement has been an integral part of both the Board administration as well as the planning and preparation for many shows. Pam, as well as taking on Executive Secretary when Elayne Carlson passed, and then later taking on the role of Vice President has been deeply involved in the preparation of multiple shows, including creation of the programs, managing ticket sales, and keeping us all in line. Judi had graciously taken over the organization of advertising for the last many years. Any of you that have participated in any show over the last 15 years are also aware of the organization they brought to the backstage area making sure everyone was where they needed to be, both on rehearsal and show days. Not always an easy task.

They will be greatly missed, but we are hopeful they will continue helping out, when possible, in the years to come.

The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome James Ryce to the position of Vice President.

The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame were saddened to learn of the passing of Wayne Young on February 22, 2025.

Wayne played local festivals such as Wayne Rostad’s Gatineau Clog with stars like Waylon Jennings and Lucille Starr, but is best known as the long-time drummer for Hugh Scott. One of his proudest moments was when he was inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Hall of Fame in 2022. His passion was being a drummer, which he did all his life and felt fortunate to have done that.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitation. Anyone wishing to donate in his memory, he would appreciate it going to Valley Animal Rescue.

Obituary information for Wayne Duncan Young

Posted: February 25, 2025

The Annual General meeting of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame took place on December 17, 2024 and agreed to retain the services of Lyman Gardiner to complete the bookkeeping and accounting summary services for 2024/2025.

The Executive for the coming year was elected as follows:

• Dale Ducharme - President
• James Ryce - Vice-President
• Lynda Rogers - Treasurer
• Brenda Harlow - Secretary