Events from May 9 – February 24 – The Birthplace of Country Music
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Ongoing Exhibits

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.

I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage

The special exhibit I Have a Voice gives a snapshot of African American Tennesseans’ important contribution to American music, including spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and soul music.

Event Series Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty’s Tune-Up

Scotty's Tune-Up explores the raw and primal sounds of garage rock by showcasing tunes from obscure bands you won't hear anywhere else. Tune up and get into high gear with Scotty every Wednesday at 5pm EST!

Book of Mamaw

Eugene Wolf brings his funny and poignant one-man show "The Book of Mamaw" to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

Ken Burns’ “Country Music” Preview, Q&A

East Tennessee PBS brings renowned filmmaker Ken Burns to Bristol, the birthplace of country music, for a sneak preview of his much-anticipated documentary, "Country Music."

Radio Bristol Session

Tune in to ListenRadioBristol.org or show up for a free Radio Bristol Session featuring Parker Millsap at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum!