The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Sunday, May 1. The Judds, the late Ray Charles, drummer Eddie Bayers and the late Pete Drake were all inducted, celebrating their numerous accomplishments in country music. Pete Drake, one of the most influential pedal steel guitarists of any genre, was inducted into the Recording and/or Touring Musician…
The Judds are officially members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, but their induction was far from celebratory. Wynonna Judd was on hand to be inducted, accompanied by her sister actress Ashley Judd, honoring the life and legacy of their mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away one day before the ceremony. “I didn’t prepare anything tonight, ’cause I…
The American Currents exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is now open! The exhibit features items from some of country music’s most influential hitmakers, including Carly Pearce, Old Dominion, Jimmie Allen and more. “I tried earlier to think about what things like this mean to me,” Pearce, whose dress from her Grand Ole Opry induction…
If you’re in Nashville and have always wanted to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, this weekend is a perfect time. The museum is offering free admission for everyone, along with live musical performances, as part of their Ford Community Day, taking place on Sunday, December 19. Singer-songwriter Georgia Middleman will perform a Songwriter Session from…
Florida Georgia Line‘s record-breaking career will soon be honored with an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The duo, made up of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, will have their own exhibit, Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong, opening on January 21. The exhibit will remain open through January 1, 2023. “Florida Georgia Line…
On Monday, August 16, three new inductees will be announced into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba McEntire will make the announcement, which will be made virtually this year, due to the ongoing pandemic. The new inductees will be inducted at a later date, joining Marty Stuart, Hank Williams, Jr. and Dean Dillon, who were all part of…
Martina McBride has had a legendary career, which will now be honored with an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice will open on July 30 and run through August 7, 2022. Martina McBride: The Power of Her Voice was originally scheduled to be opened last year, but was…
Dan + Shay and Mickey Guyton are two of the numerous artists who will be honored in the annual American Currents: State of the Music exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The exhibit, which will open on March 12, honors those who have greatly impacted the country music genre, especially in the last year. “As a museum,…
Nashville is known as Music City, and with good reason. The capitol of the state of Tennessee is rich in musical history, dating back well over 100 years. We are taking a look at nine of our favorite places in Nashville to spend some time, and learn more about the heritage of the robust city. 1. The Country Music…
Fans of bluegrass music, take note. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum just announced their latest exhibit, The Station Inn: Bluegrass Beacon, will be open beginning on January 15, celebrating the iconic venue. “The Station Inn has done so much more than simply provide a venue where musicians and fans alike can gather to play and hear…
