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.
Join us on Monday, March 27 from 4:00-5:30 PM EST for a FREE educator introduction to our new special exhibit - "I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music" We will share information about booking school group visits, related resources and lessons, a curator-led tour of the exhibit (starting at 5:00pm), and refreshments! Date: Monday, March 27, […]
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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, and a related activity or coloring sheet.
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.
Kicking off our 2023 Fund Drive with Radio Bristol Songwriter Showcase!
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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.
Be part of the live audience for a taping of WBCM Radio Bristol’s spectacular variety show.
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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.
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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 us on Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. for a screening of the 2000 film Songcatcher. The fictional story of musicologist Dr. Lily Penleric, Songcatcher traces […]
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 Classics airs Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Eastern and Saturdays 4pm to 5pm.
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.
