Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music.
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.
Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome to participate in this free monthly jam session every second Saturday at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 2 - 5 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, April 11, 7:00pm for our next Speaker Sessions with the cast and collaborators of Barter Theatre's upcoming production of Keep on the Sunny Side: The Songs and Story of the Original Carter Family.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 2 - 5 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. EST Location: The Performance Theater, Birthplace of Country Music Museum Cost: Free and open to the public, but please RSVP HERE Join […]
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will come together on the first Friday of each month for a music or Appalachia-related storybook, a tune or two with WBCM Radio Bristol's Ella Patrick (a.k.a. Momma Molasses), and a related activity or coloring sheet.
Join us for our next Speaker Sessions with author Taylor Hagood as he shares the story of the life and murder of country music legend Stringbean.
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.
Join us in the museum's Learning Center for our monthly Museum Story Time program where we'll read from a fun book and have a sing-along with Ella Patrick, a.k.a. Momma Molasses!