THE HALL OF FAME
Beginning with his mid-1950s recordings for Sun Records, John R. “Johnny” Cash established an international profile as an ambassador of American roots music.
New online exhibits
Two new online exhibits—Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City, and Suiting the Sound: The Rodeo Tailors Who Made Country Stars Shine Brighter—bring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's in-depth storytelling and unmatched collection directly to your digital device. Click below to explore rich multimedia experiences, adapted or curated specifically for an online audience.
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THE MUSEUM’S MISSION
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum seeks to collect, preserve, and interpret the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.
Keeping History Alive
The Museum has an extensive, permanent objects collection. This collection includes more than eight hundred stage costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects—from microphones to automobiles—documenting the history of country music.
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With your help we can keep telling the story of America's music. Enjoy unlimited free admission, exclusive events, exhibition previews, and more while helping the Museum to preserve the history of country music.