In June, 2000, Ian was inducted into the "Hall of Fame" at the Wintersun Festival on the Gold Coast & in October, 2000 into the "International Rockabilly Hall of Fame" - more great milestones in a country music career that has spanned four decades.
2001 saw Ian return to the road after many years away from touring & he made several personal appearances at Country Music Festivals, as well as major Clubs.
Ian has just completed his fourth tour of New Zealand & has been approached to record an album of his music in the Taranaki District when he next visits New Zealand in October, 2007. He is currently touring Queensland, incorporating the Wintersun Festival at Coolangatta in June & a series of high profile concerts promoting his latest album, “Ian B. MacLeod Sings Slim Whitman”.