The Black Lillies are a band for the ages, not the slick, soulless music that seems to get most of the radio airplay, but rich, rootsy tunes performed with as much heart as technical virtuosity. This commitment to authenticity has earned them accolades from outlets as diverse as Rolling Stone Magazine.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2015, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and […]
There is a vintage radio station in the ongoing exhibits at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. This is not just an exhibit, however – this is WBCM Radio Bristol, a working, low-power radio station that broadcasts live from the museum!
In October 2015, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum unveiled the special exhibit “Tennessee Ernie Ford: A Life on Stage.” A look into the life and legacy of Tennessee Ernie Ford, the special exhibit will feature photographs, artifacts, audio and video materials, and special programming during its 4-month duration in the museum. A pioneer in radio and television […]
FREE EVENT! During Halloween week, both kids and adults can come by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum to hear spooky and music-related local tales. On Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30pm, join Leon Overbay, “the Boones Creek Bard,” as he shares ghost stories and Appalachian folk tales. A founding member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild and a charter member […]
FREE EVENT! The museum will also host a retelling of “The Bell Witch” legend suitable for all ages on Saturday, October 31 at 12 noon. Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way for families to end their morning after Pumpkin Palooza at the Farmers’ Market and trick-or-treating on State Street. […]
Special Screening: Tennessee Ernie Ford is one of the most beloved entertainers the world has ever known. From the timeless comedy of I Love Lucy's Cousin Ernie to his Emmy-nominated prime time series The Ford Show...from his legendary single, "Sixteen Tons" to the classic hymns that helped bring inspirational music into the mainstream, Ernest Jennings […]
If you are interested in working behind the scenes at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, become a volunteer! Help is needed in a number of areas including gallery assistant, archives, special events, and curatorial. Your level of involvement can include meeting the public or working behind the scenes. The Volunteer Overview Session allows you […]
WBCM Radio Bristol presents Chris Coole & Ivan Rosenburg. A live radio interview and performance in The McGlothlin Foundation Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Everyone is invited to be part of the studio audience for free! You can also listen by downloading the WBCM Radio Bristol mobile app or locally on the air at […]
If you are interested in working behind the scenes at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, become a volunteer! Help is needed in a number of areas including gallery assistant, archives, special events, and curatorial. Your level of involvement can include meeting the public or working behind the scenes. The In-Depth Training Session is scheduled […]
