Beginning with his mid-1950s recordings for Sun Records, John R. “Johnny” Cash established an international profile as an ambassador of American roots music.
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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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