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.
Join us for the global premiere of the docudrama based on the making of "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" CD project starring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Sheryl Crow, and more. The outdoor screening event will synchronize with the TV special's premiere on Circle All Access. The film will also debut on DittyTV.
Join us for the global premiere of the docudrama based on the making of "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" CD project starring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Sheryl Crow, and more. The outdoor screening event will synchronize with the TV special's premiere on Circle All Access. The film will also debut on DittyTV.
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 us at Michael Waltrip Brewing on Wednesday, August 3, 7:00pm for Trivia Night: Mountain Dew & More (teams should arrive to register in-person at 6:30pm)! This event is complementary programming to the museum’s current special exhibit – “It’ll Tickle Yore Innards!”: A (Hillbilly) History of Mountain Dew – on display through August 7.
Join us on Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Series (Hybrid) featuring Dr. Malcolm Smith talking about renowned Appalachian fiddler Albert Hash.
Join us in the intimate performance theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for WBCM Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time live variety show with special guests Fireside Collective, Larry Bellorin and Joe Troop, and host band, Bill and the Belles.
