Home of the 1927 Bristol Sessions
Located in Bristol, TN-VA, the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music honors the legendary recordings, which introduced country music to the mainstream, through immersive experiences at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, and WBCM Radio Bristol.
VISIT & EXPERIENCE
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, our museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the influential recordings that sparked the “big bang of country music," and continue to inspire the music of today.
Farm and Fun Time feat. Joachim Cooder, Tyler Ramsey, Dec. 12
Farm and Fun Time hearkens back to the Golden Era of live radio, featuring today’s top traditional country, bluegrass and old-time artists. We’re proud to bring back this historic program to a new generation of listeners.
WBCM Radio Bristol
Broadcasting and streaming from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, WBCM Radio Bristol specializes in vintage and modern roots music, with global access to its original and syndicated programming 24/7.
More to Explore
The Museum Store offers the finest in regionally sourced, handcrafted artisan items, music-themed gifts and décor, books, CDs, Bristol-centric souvenirs, and exclusive Birthplace of Country Music merchandise in-store and online.
Why is Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia known as the birthplace of country music? On October 12, 1998, U.S. Congress designated Bristol as the “birthplace of country music.”
