ATLANTA - Gregg Allman, Sam Moore and the late Philip Walden Jr. were among nine inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
The 37th annual awards were held Saturday evening at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Others inductees include John Huie, the band Drivin' N' Cryin', John and Jane Barber and Monica Pearson. Posthumous inductees include Tim Wilson, Walden and Sonny Limbaugh.
Allman, founder of the Allman Brothers Band, was honored for his songwriting achievements with his third Georgy Award. Allman is known for penning the hits, "Melissa," ''Whipping Post" and "Midnight Rider."
Jeff Dauler and Robin Meade co-emceed the show.
Miss America Betty Cantrell, Allman and Drivin' N' Cryin' are expected to perform.