Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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Birthplace of Country Music Museum

By on Aug 11 2023

Birthplace of Country Music Museum
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum

101 Country Music Way
Bristol, VA 24201

423-573-1927

Located just across the Tennessee/Virginia border, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich heritage continues in today’s music. The museum features rotating exhibits from guest curators and other institutions, including the Smithsonian, as well as photographs, paper ephemera, and digital items.

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