Sep 10, 1990

President George Bush awards a National Medal of Arts to bluesman B.B. King at the White House. Four years later, King is a nominee for a Country Music Association award for his work on the album "Rhythm Country & Blues"

Jul 9, 1991

Roy Acuff is one of 12 recipients of the National Medal of Arts at a White House ceremony hosted by president George Bush

Jul 22, 1992

Earl Scruggs and Minnie Pearl receive National Medals of Arts from president George Bush at a White House ceremony

Oct 7, 1993

Ray Charles receives the National Medal of Arts from president Bill Clinton on the White House lawn

Oct 14, 1994

"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" songwriter Pete Seeger accepts a National Medal of Arts from president Bill Clinton at the White House

Oct 5, 1995

Bill Monroe receives the National Medal of Arts from president Bill Clinton at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Sep 29, 1997

Guitarist Doc Watson is awarded a National Medal of Arts by president Bill Clinton at a White House event

Nov 5, 1998

"Mister Garfield" songwriter Ramblin' Jack Elliott and "Ain't That A Shame" songwriter Fats Domino are officially recognized with National Medals of Arts by president Bill Clinton at the White House. Domino is unable to attend

Dec 20, 2000

Eddy Arnold receives a National Medal of Arts from president Bill Clinton in a ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Other recipients include poet Maya Angelou, pop singer Barbra Streisand and dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov

Apr 22, 2002

Johnny Cash receives the National Medal of Arts from president George W. Bush during a ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.