Did you know Linda Ronstadt has been called the Queen of Country-Rock? Use this page to discover her connection to country music!

Do you know anyone who plays the harmonica? Have you played a harmonica before? Learn all about DeFord Bailey, the Harmonica Wizard, who was a wiz at playing the instrument and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame! You can even take a harmonica lesson with us – come on!

Did you know Ray Charles, known as the Genius of Soul, is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame? Use this page to discover his connection to country music!

The instruments used to create country music are as varied as the voices that continue to move the genre forward. Explore a few of the instruments that have become key to country music’s evolving but roots-rooted sound, then have a listen to each in real-time.

Because music is a powerful, unifying tool—and because many of us are seeking inspiration and togetherness—we’ve created Words & Music at Home, an online extension of the Museum’s flagship music education program, Words & Music. By using the resources on this page, you can learn how to write your own original song lyric, and get tips on putting those ideas to music.

Youth who visited the Museum expressed their creativity through our at-home activities. See their unique perspectives on country music history below.

Send photos of your finished artwork to familyfun@countrymusichalloffame.org to be featured in our family art gallery.