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Leslie Satcher wrote "Politically Uncorrect" (Gretchen Wilson); "Troubadour" (George Strait); "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" (Martina McBride); "Tough" (Kellie Pickler); "You and You Alone" (Randy Travis); and "You Still Shake Me" (Deana Carter). See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

Mark and Sally Wingate play bluegrass and old-time music on banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. The Wingates perform at Nashville area contradances.  Made possible by Gibson Guitar Corporation. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

This hands-on workshop will teach the basics of thumbpick guitar, a style made famous by Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and others. Led by Craig Dobbins, respected guitarist, writer, composer, teacher, and author of many books, articles, and recordings about fingerstyle guitar. Guitars provided.  Ages 6-18. Free.

May 11, 2013
Four generations of female vocalists addressed the enduring influence of the late Patsy Cline in song and in personal remembrances during a ninety-minute concert before a sold-out crowd at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Alabama-based guitarist, writer, and composer Craig Dobbins has authored many instructional books and recordings about fingerstyle guitar and has contributed to the magazines Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Workshop, Fingerstyle Guitar, and Just Jazz Guitar. Dobbins also writes a regular column for Mister Guitar (the journal of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society). Made possible by Gibson Guitar Corporation. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

This Pet Milk-sponsored televised version of the Grand Ole Opry features performances by Patsy Cline, Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys, and Justin Tubb. Community Jamboree was a short television program featuring popular country stars that was produced by the National Guard for use as a recruitment tool. This episode stars Patsy Cline, Ferlin Husky, and Carl Smith. Made possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives. This program is presented in support of the Museum's exhibition Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, Support provided by Great American Country Television Network. 45 minutes. Free.

May 18, 2013
Nashville songwriter Tom Douglas quoted a famous line by Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim-"God is in the details"-when pinpointing what makes certain song lyrics stir an emotional response in a listener. In discussing several of his own country music hits, Douglas repeatedly honed in on specific, personal details in his songwriting, saying those are the lines listeners tend to connect with most strongly.  Watch the complete program video here.

Dave Pahanish wrote "American Ride" (Toby Keith); "Do You Believe Me Now" (Jimmy Wayne); "Without You" (Keith Urban); and songs recorded by Tim McGraw. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

Bang a drum, strum an autoharp, and pick a banjo! Our Musical Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments. Instructors will be on site to offer guidance. This program is part of the NashVitality Family Festival, a free day of activities promoting healthy living, offered in collaboration by the Mayor's Office of Children and Youth, Metro Parks, Metro Public Health Department, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville Children's Alliance, Nashville Kids' Triathlon and the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. All ages. Centennial Park. For more information visit www.nashvitality.org.

Tim May has recorded or performed with John Cowan, Charlie Daniels, Patty Loveless, and Mike Snider, and was a member of the bluegrass band Crucial Smith. Gretchen Priest-May plays fiddle and guitar and has performed with Kathy Mattea, Lyle Lovett, and Ceili Rain.  Both Gretchen and Tim are members of the Celtic-inspired band Plaidgrass. Made possible by Gibson Guitar Corporation. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

Filmed in front of a live audience in Springfield, Missouri, Jubilee U.S.A. (previously titled Ozark Jubilee and Country Music Jubilee) was one of the most popular television shows of the mid- to late 1950s. This episode is hosted by Eddy Arnold and features musical and comedic performances by Arnold, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, June Valli, and others. Made possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives. This program is presented in support of the Museum's exhibition Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, Support provided by Great American Country Television Network. 60 minutes. Free.

Don Schlitz launched his career by penning Kenny Rogers's classic song "The Gambler." His catalog also includes "Forever and Ever, Amen" (Randy Travis); "Give Me Wings" (Michael Johnson); "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" (Mary Chapin Carpenter); "On the Other Hand" (Randy Travis); "Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain" (The Judds); "Strong Enough to Bend" (Tanya Tucker); and "When You Say Nothing at All" (Alison Krauss, Keith Whitley). He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won multiple ACM, ASCAP, CMA, and  Grammy awards. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.

Bang a drum, strum an autoharp, and pick a banjo! Our Musical Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments. Instructors will be on site to offer guidance. This festival showcases the unique cultural mix and history of South Nashville's Flatrock neighborhood through music, art, and food. All ages. Coleman Park. Free. For more information visit www.flatrockfestival.com.

Dave MacKenzie is a blues guitarist and songwriter who has recorded four critically acclaimed albums and performed at major blues festivals across the United States and Europe. He is a two-time recipient of the Music City Blues Society's Acoustic Blues Act of the Year award and has opened for Muddy Waters, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, and others. His songs have been recorded by James Armstrong, Microwave Dave, Maria Muldaur, and Johnny Jones. Made possible by Gibson Guitar Corporation. See Program Pass guidelines for admission to this program.