Consumer Brochure - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

NEW EXPERIENCES
EACH TIME YOU VISIT
The Museum provides visitors with continuously changing
exhibits that complement our permanent collection.
Support provided by
EXHIBIT CLOSES DECEMBER 31, 2013
Narrated by Dwight Yoakam, this exhibit explores the roots of the
Bakersfield Sound. Central to the exhibit are the lives of Country
Music Hall of Fame members Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
The electrified, loud, and stripped-down sound of the Bakersfield
scene has influenced artists of all types, giving rise to both the
California country and country rock landscapes that have evolved.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD:
THE BLOWN AWAY TOUR
EXHIBIT OPEN JUNE 5 –
NOVEMBER 10, 2013
Carrie Underwood is the first country
artist in history to achieve 10 #1 singles
from her first two albums and the
second country artist in history to have
three consecutive albums debut at #1.
This exhibit will feature costumes,
instruments, microphones and more
from the six-time Grammy winner’s
2012-13 Blown Away Tour.
ARCHIVE SPOTLIGHT EXHIBITS
Created as a way to showcase specific artifacts in our
vast collection and to highlight new arrivals, these
ever-changing, temporary exhibits complement the
country music story.
Support provided by:
EXHIBIT CLOSES
JUNE 10, 2013
With her rich, emotive vocals
and a body of recordings that
still resonates fifty years after her
untimely death, Patsy Cline made
an indelible mark on country and
pop music. This exhibit examines
the life and tragically brief career
of one of country music’s most
iconic figures through the eyes
of her family, friends, and peers.
REBA
EXHIBIT OPEN
AUGUST 9, 2013 – JUNE 2014
With more than 50 Top Ten
singles and more #1 country
albums than any other female
artist, Reba McEntire ranks as
the most successful female
country performer of her
generation—cited as a role model
by nearly every successful woman
to follow in her wake. This exhibit
will explore her enduring career.
MUSEUM HOURS
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
Hours and admission rates subject to change. The Museum
is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Days.
ADMISSION AND RESERVATIONS
Admission and packages are available at our Box Office, by
phone at 615.416.2001, or at CountryMusicHallofFame.org.
Available Discounts:
Youth (ages 6-17) • Children (ages 5 & under) • Senior (60+)
Military • AAA • Groups of 15 people or more
HOW TO FIND US
We are located on Demonbreun Street between 4th and 5th
Avenues across the street from Bridgestone Arena, in the
heart of downtown Nashville.
PARKING
Public parking is located throughout downtown and within
walking distance of the Museum. To easily locate and map public
parking and transportation, visit ParkItDowntown.com.
222 5th Ave. South, Nashville, TN • 615.416.2001
CountryMusicHallOfFame.org
We welcome all
service animals.
The Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, Inc.,
a Section 501(c )(3) non-profit educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964.
COUNTRY MUSIC
HALL OF FAME
AND MUSEUM

A JOURNEY THROUGH
COUNTRY MUSIC
SING ME BACK HOME: THE JOURNEY BEGINS
FOLK ROOTS TO THE 1960s
This exciting, multi-layered experience tells the story of
country music, beginning with its humble folk roots, and
tracks its evolution into the 1960s. Through hundreds of
artifacts, photographs, original recordings, and archival
films, Sing Me Back Home immerses the visitor in the history
and sounds of country music’s early years.
DREAMING MY DREAMS: THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
1960s TO THE PRESENT
In 2010, the Museum opened an all-new exhibit experience,
adding hundreds of artifacts and multimedia elements that
focus on country music’s recent history. Artists represented
include Johnny Cash, George Strait, Taylor Swift, Carrie
Underwood, and many others.
COUNTRY MUSIC’S HIGHEST HONOR
THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Election to the Hall of Fame is the most esteemed honor in
country music. The Hall of Fame Rotunda is a special room
where the members’ plaques are positioned randomly to ensure
that everyone has a place of equal importance. Visitors agree that
this space inspires reverence for the deepest roots of the music.
Here, inside this unbroken circle of honor, visitors can learn
of the contributions that each member made to the story of our
music, and view the exquisite and inspirational Thomas Hart
Benton painting, The Sources of Country Music.
HEAR IT FROM A PRO
CELEBRITY AUDIO TOUR
Bring history to life with this guided
Museum audio tour given by Bill Cody,
Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and others.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC
MUSEUM PROGRAMS
With over 250 programs each year
featuring artist performances, appearances,
and special activities, you can hear
everything from bluegrass to gospel, meet
a country legend, learn from a renowned
songwriter, or even encounter a current star.
NASHVILLE’S ONLY STUDIO TOUR
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B
Historic RCA Studio B was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 2012.
The magic of Studio B lent itself to the recording of more than 35,000 songs.
Nearly 1,000 became some of the biggest hits in music history. From Elvis Presley
to Dolly Parton, Studio B was a favorite of the stars. Come relive your memories
and create new ones. Book your tour today. Seats are limited.
Tours depart daily from the Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum and are sold only
in conjunction with Museum admission.
the
museum
store
SEE THE LIGHT.
JOIN UP.
The Museum Store offers an extensive selection of country music
CDs, DVDs, books, apparel, and gifts. Expect the unexpected.
Don’t have time? Shop online at CountryMusicHallofFame.org.
Enjoy our full-service restaurant located in the Curb Conservatory
featuring regional favorites with a contemporary spin. In addition
to dining in, Two Twenty •Two 2Go is great for sandwiches and
other treats when time is limited.
Launched in 1879, Hatch Show Print® is one of the world’s
oldest letterpress print shops and is owned and operated by
the Museum. The print shop is located on historic Lower
Broadway.
Become a Museum member to help preserve the legacy
of country music history. Membership includes unlimited
admission to the Museum for one year, most public programs,
special discounts, and much more!
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COUNTRY MUSIC LIVES HERE.