In January of 2005 I had the honor of receiving the Hall of Fame Award for John Denver at the German American Country Music Awards show in Germany. Finally after two years, I was allowed the honor of presenting this award to John's mother Erma and brother Ron Deutschendorf in Aspen Colorado in October of 2007. (Front of Award Photo Courtesy of Christine Moon) The event was attended by many notable people in John's life of which you will see photos of several below. Was this not only an honor in and of itself, I made many new friends.

I especially wish to express much gratitutide to Jim Curry who made this arrangment possible by inviting me to not only present the award to John's family but to perform Country Roads during his own show in Aspen.

(For photos and details of the original event in Germany in 2005 visit Roy's Media Page. )

All Photos Courtesy of Lance Atchison ©2007

Jim Curry At the Helm

A few pre-presentation words with John's mother Erma.

The look on Erma's face says it all.

The actual presentation to Erma and Ron.

Myself and Ron, John's brother.

After the Show

James Burton: Lead guitarist for Elvis and also John Denver
Steve Weisberg: Lead guitarist during John most famous years.  Wrote "Christmas For Cowboys" among others.
Dick Kniss: Bassist  for John. Still tours with Peter Paul & Mary. Co-wrote "Sunshine On My Shoulders" plus others.

Jim Connor: Who wrote "Grandma's Feather Bed"

Roger Nichols: Grammy Winning Recording Engineer

Roy Performing Country Roads After the Award Presentation. They played parts of the Germany award show in the background as he sang.

John Stewart: Member of Early Kingston Trio
& Prolific Songwriter
Jim Curry: Shows host and main performer that evening.

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UPDATE JANUARY 22, 2008
“We’re so saddened at the loss of our friend John Stewart who left us on January 19th, 2008. We’ll truly miss him.”   (See John on the bottom right photo above with Jim Curry) For details of his passing: Click Here