Perkins was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985. Wider recognition of his contributions to music came with his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. The Hall chose Blue Suede Shoes as one of its 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. The song also received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Perkins was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the genre.
Perkins was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 Wider recognition of his contributions to music came with his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 The Hall chose Blue Suede Shoes as one of its 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll The song also received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award Perkins was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the genre