Spotlight on Wendy Moten: A Nashville Cats Interview at the Country Music Hall of Fame®
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is set to feature vocalist Wendy Moten in an upcoming installment of its Nashville Cats interview series. Moten, one of the 2026 honorees selected by the museum, will be the focus of the program on Saturday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater. The series highlights accomplished musicians and session singers who have played significant roles in supporting artists in the recording studio or on tour. The interview will be led by museum writer-editor Jon Freeman and will include rare photos, film, and recordings. Following the program, Moten will sign commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.
The Nashville Cats program is open to museum visitors with admission and free for museum members. Seating is limited, and attendees must have a program ticket for entry. Tickets for the Moten program can be purchased online. Moten is the second artist to be recognized this year in the Nashville Cats series, following Jerry Douglas in March. The final program will feature John Jorgenson on Aug. 8.
Wendy Moten's musical journey began in Memphis, where she started singing in church and later in her high school choir. By the age of 16, she was a professional singer and released her debut album in 1992. Moten's singles achieved chart success in the US and UK. She has also worked as a backup singer for notable artists like Julio Iglesias, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Tim McGraw. Moten has lent her voice to recordings by various artists, including Garth Brooks, Buddy Guy, Thomas Rhett, Joss Stone, and Carrie Underwood. In recent years, she has been a featured singer on Vince Gill's tours and was a runner-up on "The Voice."
The Nashville Cats series, which began in 2006, has honored numerous musicians and session singers over the years, sharing their stories and music with audiences. With a rich history of showcasing talented individuals in the music industry, the series continues to celebrate the contributions of these artists. Stay tuned for more events and programs at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.