Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the evolving history and traditions of country music.

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“CMA Fest,” hosted by @RileyGreenmusic and @LaraSpencer, airs at 7:00 PM CT tomorrow night on @ABCNetwork. Catch performances from several artists spotlighted in the Museum's galleries, including @BaileyZimmerman, @CodyJohnson, @JellyRoll615, @EllaLangleymsic, @LaineyWilson, @MollyTuttle, @Shaboozeysjeans, Stephen Wilson Jr. (@SWJmusic), @theTimMcGraw, and @ZachTopmusic.

Watch tomorrow or stream on @Hulu the next day.

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"American Currents: State of the Music" | Ella Langley

@EllaLangleymsic spent most of 2025 on her sold-out "Still Hungover Tour," named for the deluxe version of her 2024 debut album, "Hungover." The tour included her first headlining shows at important venues such as Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth and Nashville’s @theRyman Auditorium.

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Happy Father’s Day! In this November 1983 photograph, Country Music Hall of Fame member Waylon Jennings (@OfficialWaylon) and his son, @ShooterJennings—then four years old—pose with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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Kris Kristofferson called Country Music Hall of Fame member Frances Preston the “songwriter’s guardian angel.” "Fortune" magazine called her “one of the true powerhouses of the pop music business.” And BMI called her president and CEO for almost twenty years.

Read more: https://t.co/CGfjGUfaIJ

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Experience race day and country music history with two passes to the Museum and two reserved grandstand tickets to the Borchetta Bourbon @MusicCityGP for one low price. Museum tickets are good from Thursday, July 16 to Tuesday, July 21.

Get tickets: https://t.co/whSIG9NmVc

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Though he is widely known as the “Genius of Soul,” Ray Charles made country songs a significant part of his repertoire from the 1960s onward and was instrumental in introducing country music to a wider audience.

Read more: https://t.co/uPQ2ip6z30

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“Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails” finishes its one-year run this month. Don’t miss artifacts from Wilson’s early life in Baskin, Louisiana, through her rise to stardom.

Reserve tickets: https://t.co/JE4uQunjn7

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@JerryDouglas—considered among the all-time great dobro players—performs his song "A Peaceful Return" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Douglas took the stage as part of the Museum's "Nashville Cats" series, which spotlights musicians who have made significant contributions to country music.

Watch: https://t.co/m3GCFPMg7N

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June 22–June 27, the puppet stars of "String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry” will perform twice daily, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM—plus a special 21+ performance on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 PM, called “Marionettes and Margaritas.”

A collaboration between Nashville Public Library’s Wishing Chair Productions and the Museum, “String City” has been telling the exciting, true story of country music in Music City with nearly one hundred puppets for over a decade—don’t miss it. Click link in bio to reserve tickets.

Sensory friendly shows will take place on Tuesday, June 23.

Learn more: https://t.co/jWsxhIeTpQ

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The Museum's newest exhibition, "Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward," presented by @BlueChairBayRum, will open July 23. Explore @KennyChesney's journey from small-town Tennessee to sold-out stadiums across the country.

Learn more: https://t.co/icaPu21oS3

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Singer Wilson Pickett cut the bulk of his hit records, including his cover of "Hey Jude," at FAME Studios (@Fame_music) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The track appeared on "The Best of Wilson Pickett, Vol. II," which featured a photo of Pickett wearing this jumpsuit on the cover.

Learn more when you visit the exhibit, “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising.” Get tickets: https://t.co/1p7hbuSYq3

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Enter to win the ultimate Dolly prize package, including two tickets to the Museum to see the “Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker” exhibit.

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No question...Dolly Parton is hands down one of Nashville's biggest icons.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to All Things Dolly in Nashville, presented by The Nashville Symphony!

Plus, enter to win this ultimate Dolly prize package!
https://t.co/HEqelmKjVI

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For Alabama fans, June means more than the start of summer. From 1982 to 1997, @TheAlabamaBand’s June Jam brought thousands of fans to Fort Payne, Alabama, hometown of Country Music Hall of Fame members Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Randy Owen.

Read more: https://t.co/n8UvM1za5k

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Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson are @LaineyWilson’s most consistent songwriting partners. During this program, the three friends—who call themselves the Heart Wranglers—share stories from their lives and perform songs they’ve written.

Presented in support of the exhibit "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails."

Watch now: https://t.co/CuoyKos4UI

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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: The CMA Theater will stream Country Music Hall of Fame member @officialJackson's sold-out final concert, "Last Call: One More for the Road - The Finale," live on Saturday, June 27, at 8:30 PM.

Please note: the livestream will only show Jackson's portion of the concert.

Reserve tickets: https://t.co/bS6EXwlluH

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The CMF Press and the University of Illinois Press are co-publishing a new autobiography by country music recording artist and physician Cleve Francis. "Do My Heart Good: My Odyssey Through Country Music, Medicine, and History" will be available beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in bookstores nationwide and other retail outlets. Pre-orders are available through The Museum Store.

Cleve Francis will join the Museum on Saturday, September 5, 2026 for a book talk.

Learn more: https://t.co/wRBB4arIiW

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Bill Cody, @WSMradio’s longtime morning show host and a frequent Grand Ole Opry announcer, died Tuesday (June 9), at the age of sixty-seven. His first broadcast on WSM was the morning of April 25, 1994, and Charlie Daniels was his first guest.

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Museum members enjoy perks including unlimited gallery admission, access to exclusive events and pre-sales, dining and shopping discounts, and more—all while supporting the Museum's mission to preserve and share the ongoing story of country music.

Become a member today: https://t.co/BAPvZRhFlW

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From banjo classes to square dancing, the Museum offers a wide range of fun and interactive programs for the whole family. Plus, local kids visit free!

Youth 18 and under who are residents of Nashville-Davidson and bordering counties, including Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson, always visit free of charge, with 25% off admission for up to two accompanying adults.

Learn more: https://t.co/NLDgkON4Ac

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We can't keep our excitement still for Lainey Wilson! See her perform at #CMAfest this Saturday, June 6 and visit "Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails" at the @CountryMusicHOF, open through June 28! Learn More: https://t.co/bBRaMVhy1i