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Deck the Hall Kicks Off on Nov. 25 with Tree-Lighting, Performance and Exclusive Book Signing with Jimmy Wayne; Special Performances by Suzy Bogguss on Dec. 10 and Riders in the Sky on Dec. 17
NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 16, 2011 - It's time toDeck the Hall: The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with a sleigh full of programs and events for the whole family, limited-edition holiday posters from Hatch Show Print and money-saving offers from the Museum Store.
The festivities will officially kick off on Friday, November 25, with the lighting of the museum's Christmas tree; hit recording artist Jimmy Wayne will be on hand to lead the festivities and perform. Musical performances will be plentiful in the weeks ahead, including concerts by Grammy and CMA Award winner Suzy Bogguss, who will perform a mix of holiday tunes and songs recorded with and/or inspired by Chet Atkins on December 10 (This program is presented in conjunction with the museum's exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player.); and Riders in the Sky, who will bring holiday cheer with a seasonal concert on December 17. And, on December 3 and 10, Hatch Show Print staff will offer one of the museum's most popular family programs, Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print. Youths aged six to 18 will be able to design their own holiday card using wood blocks from the Hatch archive. Many programs are free; others are included with museum admission and free to museum members. Additional details and a comprehensive list of all museum holiday-themed programs and events are below.
Additionally, visitors who present a Tennessee drivers license Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 will receive $5 off of the purchase of an adult general admission ticket.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 2011 Holiday-Themed Programs and Events
All programs are included with museum admission and free to museum members except as noted in BOLD below. A complete schedule of Deck the Hall activities can be found at http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/deckthehall.
Friday, November 25
Tree Lighting, Performance, and Book Signing* with Jimmy Wayne 4:00 p.m.
Join Jimmy Wayne for the museum's tree lighting festivities and performance (FREE), followed by a Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT exclusive Nashville signing of his new book, Paper Angels.
Saturday, November 26
CD Signing*: Ricky Skaggs and the Whites 2:00 p.m.
Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, Ricky Skaggs and the Whites will sign their new CD, A Skaggs Family Christmas Volume 2.
Sunday, November 27
Film Screening: Johnny Cash Christmas Special 2:00 p.m.
This 1977 episode of the Johnny Cash Christmas Special includes guest appearances by June Carter Cash, Roy Clark, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers. 45 minutes. FREE.
Friday, December 2
Coffee, Country, Cody and Christmas 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Visitors are invited to attend a special breakfast with Bill Cody for just $6.50 as he broadcasts live from the Museum's Curb Conservatory. WSM-AM Morning Show host Cody is recognized as one of the most familiar voices and faces in the industry. He also hosted Great American Country's daily show GAC's Master Series and is a member of the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame. Admission to the breakfast includes:
- Performances by Ronnie Milsap, Julie Roberts, Victoria Shaw and more
- A full buffet-style breakfast, made possible by Williams Country Sausage, Starbucks, Purity Dairies and Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering
- Entry into a drawing for a museum prize pack
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Saturday, December 3
Cookie Decorating with Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Children and adults of all ages are invited to decorate holiday cookies with guidance from Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering staff. FREE.
Songwriter Session: Deborah Allen 11:30 a.m.
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Deborah Allen performs songs from her catalog and her latest album, Hear Me Now, as well as seasonal tunes.
Book Signing*: Deborah Allen 1:00 p.m.
Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, Allen will sign copies of her new children's book, The Loneliest Christmas Tree.
CD Signing*: Phil Vassar 3:00 p.m.
Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, Vassar will sign copies of his CDs Noel and Live on Broadway.
Family Program: Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about letterpress printing from the staff of Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the U.S. Use block images to make your own holiday card or T-shirt. Paper provided. Participants should bring their own T-shirts. For ages 6 to 18. Program will take place in the museum's SunTrust Community Room. FREE.
Sunday, December 4
Film Screening: Johnny Cash Christmas Special 2:00 p.m.
This 1976 episode of the Johnny Cash Christmas Special includes guest appearances by June Carter Cash, Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell, Tony Orlando, Merle Travis and others. 45 minutes. FREE.
Saturday, December 10
Cookie Decorating with Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Children and adults of all ages are invited to decorate holiday cookies with guidance from Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering staff. FREE.
Family Program: Make Letterpress Art with Hatch Show Print 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about letterpress printing from the staff of Hatch Show Print, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in the U.S. Use block images to make your own holiday card or T-shirt. Paper provided. Participants should bring their own T-shirts. For ages 6 to 18. Program will take place in the museum's SunTrust Community Room. FREE.
Book Signing*: Karlen Evins 2:00 p.m.
Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, renowned cookbook author Karlen Evins will sign her book, Put a Lid on It: Casseroles, Comfort Foods and Things We Take to Funerals.
Concert: Suzy Bogguss 2:30 p.m.
Bogguss will perform a concert of seasonal tunes, her own hits and songs recorded with her dear friend Chet Atkins. Offered as part of the special exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible through the generous support of the Gretsch Company and additional support provided by Great American Country Television Network.
CD Signing*: Suzy Bogguss 4:30 p.m.
Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, Bogguss will sign her new CD and book, American Folk Songbook.
Sunday, December 11
Film Screening: Johnny Cash Christmas Special 2:00 p.m.
This 1978 episode of the Johnny Cash Christmas Special includes guest appearances by June Carter Cash, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Martin and others. 45 minutes. FREE.
Concert: Riders in the Sky 2:00 p.m.
Saddle up and ride to the Ford Theater for Riders in the Sky's mix of cowboy tunes, western wit and seasonal cheer.
Sunday, December 18
Film Screening: Johnny Cash Christmas Special 2:00 p.m.
This 1979 episode of the Johnny Cash Christmas Special includes guest appearances by June Carter Cash, Tom T. Hall, Andy Kaufman and Anne Murray. 45 minutes. FREE.
* Please visit the Museum's website for additional information about signings.
These programs are made possible, in part, by grants from the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and by an agreement between the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Support for Deck the Hall is provided by Ford Motor Company and the Middle Tennessee Ford Dealers.
Come for the Programs, Stay for Holiday Shopping
The Museum Store has items for every shopper's budget this season. The "12 under $25" promotion includes a variety of gift options, including books, CDs, DVDs, clothing, ornaments, cookie cutters and much more. Visitors can also collect two new, limited-edition Hatch Show Print holiday posters: "Pickin' in a Winter Wonderland" and "Peace on Earth."
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum's mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum's Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print®.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
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