The Sons of the Pioneers
1989 WMA Hall of Fame Member

A "Living Legend in their own time," the Sons of the Pioneers have become an American institution. Their unique harmonies and style have become a standard by which all others are measured. The Sons of the Pioneers are known the world over for their own special arrangements of the western song classics. Their sixty years of consecutive performances is a record in longevity. The Sons of the Pioneers have over three thousand compositions to their credit, including Bob Nolan's "Cool Water." They have appeared in ninety-eight movies with such stars as John Wayne, Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Charles Starret and Walt Disney, and forty-five films with Roy Rogers. The longest performing and still active group continues on under the leadership of Dale Warren Dale is the longest participating member in the history of the Pioneers.

The Sons of the Pioneers are Professional Members of the Western Music Association and were inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame at the very first WMA Hall of Fame inductions in 1989.