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.
A collection of photography by Music Maker Relief Foundation co-founder Timothy Duffy.
Country Classics features American roots music from the world renown collection of Joe Bussard. Bussard is one of the world’s foremost collectors of rare 78rpm recordings and a celebrated radio personality. Country […]
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!
Join Bristol’s own Moose Roberts for “Transmissions Under The Wire.” Moose will be spinning Rockabilly, Swamp Rock, and R&B with an unhealthy dose of Blues and Cowpunk! Get weird with […]
Join museum curatorial staff Scotty Almany and Rene Rodgers at the Heritage Alliance's History Happy Hour to learn more about the preservation of a rare Farm and Fun Time radio transcription disc!
If you have a passion for Bristol and its musical legacy and love helping others, our museum volunteer program is the perfect fit for you! Our next museum volunteer training session is on Tuesday, August 24 -- we hope you can join us!
Tune in to WBCM Radio Bristol as our Book Club explores Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's "Weaver's Daughter."
Tune in the WBCM Radio Bristol as the Book Club explores Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Weaver's Daughter.
The state-of-the-art VMFA on the Road Artmobile -- a traveling exhibit and education studio -- is coming to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and will be open to school groups,drop-in visitors, and Bristol Rhythm festivalgoers from September 8 to September 12, 2021!