Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the evolving history and traditions of country music.
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Country Music Hall of Fame member Marty Robbins was a man of many talents. His passion for stock car racing set him apart from his peers and became a part of Grand Ole Opry history. He's pictured here in his micro-mini the El Paso Special.
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.@SierraFerrell wore this corset ballgown and ruffled neckpiece at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where her album "Trail of Flowers" was named the Best Americana Album. Ferrell is featured in the Museum exhibit "American Currents," which explores musical developments, artist achievements, and notable events shaping the genre today.
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“Cultivar,” a new solo exhibition by Nashville-born and -based visual artist Maggie Sanger, opens Thursday, November 19, at Haley Gallery with a reception, free and open to the public.
“John Anderson (1954–2026) was a one-of-a-kind stylist. Whether borrowing inspiration from Lefty Frizzell or the Florida swamp land, he brought creative soul to the world. John famously gave life to Billy Joe Shaver’s lyric, ‘I’m just an old chunk of coal, but I’ll be a diamond someday.’ He was already a diamond then, and a diamond he always will be.” — Kyle Young, CEO
Check out The Museum Store's picks for the new season—the fall/winter catalog features artist apparel, carefully curated books and records, locally crafted jewelry, and more—all in support of the Museum's mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music.
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ALT Merchandise featuring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum logo, including t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and a yellow baseball cap, is arranged on a wooden surface.
ALT A vintage wooden electric guitar with a natural finish, displaying intricate wooden detailing around the bridge and control knobs. The instrument rests on a wooden surface, showcasing its unique craftsmanship and design elements.
ALT A collection of items on a wooden surface includes a book titled "Her Country," a blue T-shirt with "I Love Country Music" printed on it, an "America Dreaming" towel with red stars, a Dandelion chocolate box, various keychains, a candle, and a photograph of a person blowing a dandelion.
ALT A collection of items on a wooden surface, including two hats with "Country Music Hall of Fame" patches, a T-shirt featuring a Johnny Cash record design, a book titled "The Storyteller's Nashville" by Tom T. Hall, and another book titled "Country Music USA" by Bill C. Malone and Tracey E. W. Laird.
Yesterday evening @TheTimMcGraw,@PaulOverstreet, and the Stanley Brothers became the 159th, 160th and 161st members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Museum’s CMA Theater.
Read more about this year’s Medallion Ceremony here:
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Congratulations to @theTimMcGraw, @PaulOverstreet, and the families of the Stanley Brothers on the honorees’ inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame—country music's highest honor. Stay tuned for more highlights from the evening.
Congratulations to @theTimMcGraw, @PaulOverstreet, and the families of the Stanley Brothers on the honorees' inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame—country music's highest honor.
Read bios of this year’s inductees and more about the Country Music Hall of Fame induction process here: countrymusichalloffame.org/h…
Bluegrass music was still in its infancy when Ralph and Carter formed their band, the Stanley Brothers & the Clinch Mountain Boys, in 1946. Today, they’re remembered as bluegrass music’s most soulful foundational act. The Stanley Brothers will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 18.
A master of catchy melodies and clever, concise wordplay, @PaulOverstreet helped drive country music’s rise in popularity in the 1980s and ‘90s. He’ll be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 18.
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Time and again, @theTimMcGraw has shown he knows what to do with a good song. From his debut in 1993 down to today, he’s amassed twenty-nine No. 1 hits on “Billboard” country charts. He’ll be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 18.
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Chicks earned a reputation as cool, empowered, and very talented women by releasing songs rooted in traditional country but with a pop flair and, often, a lyrical bite.
Rory Bourke’ songs were recorded by Jo Dee Messina, Anne Murray, K. T. Oslin, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, George Strait, and more. The three-time ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year and 1989 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee died Saturday at eighty-four.
Photo by Don Putnam.
Red Foley contributed greatly to the rise of the country music industry following World War II and played a major role in the expansion of both Nashville and Springfield, Missouri, as country music centers. He's pictured here (right) with a group of square dancers in the 1950s.
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"American Currents: State of the Music" | Morgan Wallen
The RIAA's highest-certified country artist of all time, @MorganWallen is a cultural phenomenon. In 2025, "Billboard" named the Sneedville, Tennessee, native the year's top-selling artist across all genres. He is the first male country act to achieve that status in more than thirty years.
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ALT A person wearing a beige racing jacket with red stripes on the arms. The back features the name "Waller Racing Co." in red script.
ALT A vintage racing suit displayed in a glass case, featuring the words "Wallen Racing Co" on the back in red script. The suit has red stripes on the sleeves. A small placard with text is mounted nearby.
In September 2026, cardiologist and country artist Dr. Cleveland “Cleve” Francis visited the Museum to share stories from his life and careers in the medical field and the music industry; discuss his memoir, "Do My Heart Good: My Odyssey Through Country Music, Medicine, and History"; and perform songs he has recorded. Francis wrote “The Willow Tree” when he was only sixteen years old.
Watch: youtu.be/GiOdixz5LNg
.@BrandonLake and @JellyRoll615's platinum-certified single, "Hard Fought Hallelujah," won three Gospel Music Association Dove awards and a Grammy, and spent four weeks at No. 1 on Christian radio in 2025. The pair are featured in the Museum exhibit "American Currents: State of the Music," which explores the storylines of artists shaping the genre today.
Watch the video: youtu.be/-OFwbo-U8fI
Print a postcard with Hatch Show Print, embellish an instrument, and join us for a Halloween Hootenanny! 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.
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This weekend, the Museum hosted a program with Pat McLaughlin for its in-depth interview series "Poets and Prophets." The series highlights songwriters who made significant contributions to country music. The program was moderated by Museum Writer-Editor Allison Moorer and accompanied by photos, film, and recordings. McLaughlin also performed briefly during the program. McLaughlin is the third and final songwriter to be honored this year as part of the Museum’s "Poets and Prophets" series. Josh Osborne was featured on Feb. 21, and Ashley Gorley was honored on May 30.
Jean Shepard was twenty-three when this photo was taken in 1956. The Country Music Hall of Fame member had already signed her own record contract, scored chart-toppers with Ferlin Husky and as a solo artist, appeared on “Ozark Jubilee,” and joined the Grand Ole Opry.
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