YNOT – The X-Rated Critics Organization has announced the XRCO Hall of Fame Inductees for 2011. This year’s class includes six of the industry’s finest female stars, a pair of celebrated studs and one industry pioneer.

Members of the XRCO Hall of Fame Class of 2011 are Rayveness, Tricia Devereaux, jessica drake, Lynn Lemay, Juli Ashton, Aurora Snow, Dave Cummings, Manuel Ferrara and Peter Van Aarle.

“I am honored by this accolade,” said multiple award-winning performer Snow. “I can’t think of anyone to thank more than my fans and the critics who have supported my career.”

According to XRCO Hall of Fame member and adult entertainment critic Roger Pipe, “This is a fantastic class. Fans and critics alike know every name on this

very well. Tricia [Devereaux] has transitioned beautifully from dynamic performer to industry powerhouse. jessica drake is one of the most celebrated actresses in our business and a gorgeous woman. Of course, I am very proud to see Aurora Snow inducted. She is a fantastic performer and a true fan favorite.”

Added XRCO’s Dirty Bob, “It was incredibly hard to narrow it down to a manageable number of inductees. I am certain that there are more than a few deserving individuals who should be there. Perhaps next year….”

Van Aarle, who co-founded the Internet Adult Film Database and was instrumental in bringing a host of porn knowledge together in the early days of the internet, received a special award for his contributions to the porn world.

“To my mind, the four faces on the Mount Rushmore of porn historians are Jim Holliday, Robert Rimmer, Patrick Riley and Peter Van Aarle,” said IAFD’s Jeff Vanzetti. “In three of the cases, they wrote the book, and Peter made a website instead.”

The 2011 XRCO Awards, to be hosted by Tom Byron, will take place April 13 at the Highlands Hollywood in Los Angeles. Attendance is restricted to adult industry personnel and press, and admission is free. Therefore, attendees must RSVP by [email=Tiki@Pipelinemultimedia.com]email[/email] to be put on the guest list.