Events for May 23, 2023 – The Birthplace of Country Music
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I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music Special Exhibit

The predecessor to bluegrass and country music, old-time music has been passed down for generations. However, the stories of women within the genre are not well-known. Many of these hidden heroines faced fierce opposition against playing music in public or at home, either by their churches or their husbands. This special exhibit gives voice to women who impacted the genre and spotlights the artists who are carrying on these traditions today.

Music as Work: A Discussion Panel in Partnership with Arts Alliance Mountain Empire

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol

Join us on Tuesday, May 23, for "Music as Work," a program featuring Carla Gover, Dr. Dena Jennings, and Emily Spencer discussing what it is like to work in the music field, how they engage others with their creative vision, the challenges and joys of dealing with the day-to-day realities of their careers, and more.