Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Last night, the Museum hosted its 47th annual celebration in honor of "Words & Music," the Museum’s flagship educational program. School-aged participants and their families gathered in the Museum’s Ford Theater, along with the evening’s host, Warner Records Nashville recording artist @Avery_Anna_, to hear a selection of 14 songs written by students in Nashville and its surrounding areas. Anna closed the evening with a performance of her song, “Indigo.” The program was recorded and will be shared on the Museum’s website later this summer.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Dottie West was the first female country artist to win a Grammy and enjoyed one of the longest hitmaking careers of any woman of her generation. Read more: countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/d…

Over the weekend, author and Museum Writer-Editor Erin Osmon discussed her new book, "Won’t Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America," during a talk at the Museum. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr., who grew up in John Mellencamp's hometown, Seymour, Indiana, also performed. The conversation was led by the Museum’s Writer-Editor Allison Moorer.

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Happy Mother’s Day! This photograph, taken by Jack Corn on July 13, 1975, shows Country Music Hall of Fame member @LorettaLynn and her youngest children, twins Peggy Jean (left) and Patsy Eileen (right), who were nearly eleven years old at the time.

Clint Black will take the Ford Theater stage at the Museum Saturday, May 23, at 6:00 PM, for an intimate evening of conversation to celebrate his new book "Killin’ Time: My Life and Music." Each ticket to the show will include a copy of the book. Presented in partnership with Parnassus Books. The Museum exhibition "Clint Black: The Hard Way on Purpose" is now open. Buy tickets: countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/in-co…

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: youtu.be/bRNbexnV0L4

Interested in a career in music or know someone who is? Gain insight from country music icons Bill Anderson, Patty Loveless, @MartinaMcBride, @DollyParton, and @LaineyWilson. "Career Conversations" are one of the Museum's many resources for students of all ages. Learn more: countrymusichalloffame.org/learn/college-…

Check out The Museum Store's fresh picks for the new season—the spring/summer 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. Shop now: shop.countrymusichalloffame.org/pages/2026-spr…

Over the weekend, the Museum hosted a program exploring Woody Guthrie’s home recordings and the recently released two-volume collection "Woody at Home.” Museum Writer-Editor Erin Osmon led a discussion with Guthrie’s granddaughter, Anna Canoni, and Grammy-winning producer and engineer Steve Rosenthal. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jesse Welles—who’s often cited as a contemporary analog to Guthrie’s simple, honest, and steadfast singing and songwriting—performed near the end of the program.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens was the first Grand Ole Opry star to glitter onstage in suits designed by Los Angeles–based tailor Nudie Cohn. Read more: countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/l…

David Allan Coe, who died Wednesday, was one of country music’s most controversial artists. But he wrote “Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone),” a No. 1 hit for Tanya Tucker, and “Take This Job and Shove It,” a No. 1 for Johnny Paycheck, and scored Top Ten hits of his own.

Hear insights into the making of the exhibit "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker" in this behind-the-scenes video featuring the Museum's Allison Moorer. The exhibit explores turning points in @DollyParton’s life and career through the decades, where she overcame obstacles to become one of the most beloved stars in the world. Watch now: youtu.be/hq-Ru9dnJRo

Over the weekend, the Museum hosted a film screening of the new documentary “The Palomino,” which chronicles the story of the Palomino Club from its mid-century beginnings until its closure in 1995. Following the screening, Museum Writer-Editor Erin Osmon led a discussion with the filmmakers, Tony Booth, Rosie Flores, James Intveld (@IntveldJames), and country music historian Scott B. Bomar.

@RickySkaggs fine-tuned his craft in the bands of bluegrass patriarch Ralph Stanley and @EmmylouSongbird, establishing himself as both heir apparent to the reigning legends and a leader of the progressive bluegrass movement. Read more: countrymusichalloffame.org/hall-of-fame/r…

Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham sit down in the Museum’s Ford Theater for a "Songwriter Session" celebrating the exhibition "Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising," supported by OneLouder. In this clip from the program, the pair perform "I'm Your Puppet," one of the many songs they've written together. Program made possible in part by @PedigreeUS. Watch: youtu.be/6m5UQCR1SsI?si…

Yesterday evening, the Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, "Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose." The exhibition traces Black’s story, from a working-class upstart to topping the charts on his own terms. Included with Museum admission, the exhibit is now open and runs until August 2027. Learn more: countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/clint…

Happy National Volunteer Week to all Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum volunteers. You play an important role in the Museum's mission and in the continuing story of country music—thank you! Learn more about becoming a volunteer here: countrymusichalloffame.org/support/get-in…

"Celebrate Earth Day, every day." —John Denver (1943–1997) Artifacts on loan from John Denver’s Estate. youtu.be/FGCibHIMXno