Gretchen Wilson to Host Annual Words & Music Night

Gretchen Wilson will host the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual Words & Music Night on April 30. Nashville-area students will perform their original songs accompanied by volunteer professional songwriters during the event. “Words & Music allows students to express themselves creatively and learn the craft of lyric writing. The program also provides [...] Read More

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Open Lee Greenwood Exhibit

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will honor Lee Greenwood with a special spotlight exhibit. Lee Greenwood: American Patriot will trace Lee’s personal and professional life from his musical childhood in California through his 50-year-career. The exhibit will open May 10 and run through April 25, 2014. Born Melvin Lee Greenwood on October [...] Read More

CMA Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Country Music Association announced today that Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers will become the newest members of the revered Country Music Hall of Fame. Rogers will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category, while Bare will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category. Clement will be inducted in the [...] Read More

Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires Dies at 88

Gordon Stoker, tenor singer for vocal group The Jordanaires, passed away March 27 at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee, reports the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. He was 88. Born August 3, 1924 in Gleason, Tennessee, Gordon grew up in a musical family and by eight was playing piano in church. He was [...] Read More

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum to Spotlight Nashville

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will open a spotlight exhibit dedicated to ABC’s Nashville on April 5. Nashville: Like a Country Song will feature costumes, props and more from the show and will be featured within the museum’s permanent exhibition on the second floor. It will run through October 31, 2013. Nashville [...] Read More