<Tr> <Th> Inductee </Th> <Th> Birthdate </Th> <Th> Deathdate </Th> <Th> Occupation </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Eddy Arnold </Td> <Td> May 15, 1918 </Td> <Td> May 8, 2008 </Td> <Td> Singer - Songwriter, Actor and TV Host </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> James R. "Jim" Denny </Td> <Td> February 28, 1911 </Td> <Td> August 27, 1963 </Td> <Td> Music executive </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> George D. Hay </Td> <Td> November 9, 1895 </Td> <Td> May 8, 1968 </Td> <Td> Inventor, and Promoter </Td> </Tr>

Who was the first musician inducted to the country music hall of fame