Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter Paul Kramer has been making music in Nashville for more than thirty years. He has performed with Gary Alan, Lynn Anderson, Asleep at the Wheel, Suzy Bogguss, Deana Carter, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Michael Nesmith, Special Consensus, Pam Tillis, and Travis Tritt, and his playing can be heard on recordings by Bogguss, Lionel Cartwright, Vassar Clements, Brennen Leigh, Carolyn Martin, and Buddy Spicher. Kramer has also released three albums as a solo artist and performs regularly with Brazilbilly, Fifty Shades of Hay, the Grassaholics, Sarah Gayle Meech, Chuck Mead, and Paul Kramer &amp; Swing Street. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Musician Spotlight: Paul Kramer

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Musician Spotlight: Paul Kramer

Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter Paul Kramer has been making music in Nashville for more than thirty years. He...

Cleve Francis is a dual pioneer: both a Black recording artist in country music and a respected cardiologist who led his own medical practice. He tells his fascinating story in his new book, Do My Heart Good: My Odyssey Through Country Music, Medicine, and History, which recounts the journey of a young man born into poverty in rural Louisiana who grew to be a successful medical doctor and one of the few Black artists ever to record country music for a major record label as of the 1990s. The book traces three key threads woven throughout Francis’s life: his lifelong love of performing music, his abiding interest in science and medicine, and his determination to break through racial barriers. Francis’s life story provides insights into the experiences of a gifted singer navigating the high-stakes world of country music, as well an understanding of the many obstacles Francis overcame in achieving his goals.
Do My Heart Good: My Odyssey Through Country Music, Medicine, and History is available for pre-order <a href="https://shop.countrymusichalloffame.org/collections/books/products/do-my-heart-good-my-odyssey-through-country-music-medicine-and-history-by-cleve-francis?variant=45200337109187&amp;_gl=1*3d0038*_gcl_au*MTkzNjQ1NzI0NC4xNzc2MTc3NTQ1LjExMjk5MjMwOC4xNzgxMTA0NzUxLjE3ODExMDQ3NTA.*_ga*MTc1NTMzNDI0Mi4xNzc2MzcwNTY2*_ga_JYYV3LV7H7*czE3ODExMjUyNjUkbzc5JGcxJHQxNzgxMTI3ODQyJGo2MCRsMCRoMA.." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.
The Museum’s Paul Kingsbury will host the discussion. Following the program, Francis will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Book Talk: Do My Heart Good with Cleve Francis 

Book Talk: Do My Heart Good with Cleve Francis 

Cleve Francis is a dual pioneer: both a Black recording artist in country music and a respected cardiologist who led his own...

Pitney Meyer is a collaboration between guitarist Mo Pitney and banjo player John Meyer. Over three days, Pitney Meyer produced and recorded their debut album, 2025’s Cherokee Pioneer, which features Nate Burie on mandolin, five-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor and Ivy Phillips on fiddle, and Blake Pitney on bass. Program is supported by the Segal Bluegrass Collective. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Musician Spotlight: Pitney Meyer 

Musician Spotlight: Pitney Meyer 

Pitney Meyer is a collaboration between guitarist Mo Pitney and banjo player John Meyer. Over three days, Pitney Meyer produced...

Sing, dance, and play as a family at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the second Saturday of each month. Designed for families with children 5 years old and younger, Fam Jam is a participatory music-making experience, led by Museum educators and a guest artist, that introduces young children to country music instruments and encourages child development through moving, singing, and listening. This session will spotlight the guitar and feature Chloe Gilpin, an indie folk, rock, and jazz singer-songwriter and educator from Fort Worth, Texas who studied songwriting, music business, and music production at Belmont University and has worked for companies such as Songfinch and the non-profit organization Pitch Meeting. Family music-making promotes language acquisition and the development of cognitive, social, and motor skills—and it’s fun! Ages 0-5. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Program: Fam Jam

Family Program: Fam Jam

Sing, dance, and play as a family at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the second Saturday of each month. Designed for...

Learn the Watusi, the mashed potato, the twist, and the pony to Wilson Pickett’s hit “Land of 1000 Dances.” Recorded at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the song—which went to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100—is recognized as one of Pickett’s greatest hits. Dance instructor Danielle Blackmon will teach participants the four dances mentioned in the song. No dance skills necessary. Offered in support of the exhibition Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising, supported by OneLouder. Program made possible in part by PEDIGREE® and PEDIGREE Foundation. All ages. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Program: “Land of 1,000 Dances”

Family Program: “Land of 1,000 Dances”

Learn the Watusi, the mashed potato, the twist, and the pony to Wilson Pickett’s hit “Land of 1000 Dances.” Recorded at FAME...

Come to our Block Party! Hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into printing blocks by the designers at Hatch Show Print. As one of the oldest poster and design shops in America, we’re still printing show posters for your favorite musicians, bands, and performers, one at a time, via letterpress printing. At the Block Party, adults work with a selection of hand-carved printing blocks and become familiar with the process of relief printing. Instructors will cover the basics of composing an image, with consideration given to creating layers and using color. You will learn how we sling the ink, roll the brayers, and design like it’s 1879, making each piece by hand. (Don’t worry, we’re there and happy to help.) The final reveal is a “Wow!” moment.

Local Event: Hatch Show Print Block Party 

Hatch Show Print Block Party 

Come to our Block Party! Hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into...

Kenny Chesney’s #1 hit “American Kids” celebrates the individuality of creative young people. In the song’s music video and on Chesney’s The Big Revival album cover, a technicolor school bus—hand-painted by the Country Music Hall of Fame member and his friends—symbolizes the freedom to follow your own path, love your friends, and find joy in the moment. Design a paper version of the “American Kids” bus to show off your spirit of adventure. Presented in support of the exhibition Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward. All ages. Taylor&nbsp;Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Program: Design Your Own “American Kids” Bus

Family Program: Design Your Own “American Kids”...

Kenny Chesney’s #1 hit “American Kids” celebrates the individuality of creative young people. In the song’s music video and on...

Family Program: Design Your Own “American Kids” Bus

Let your creativity loose in this hands-on experience, open to those 13 years and older accompanied by an adult. Hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into printing blocks by the designers at Hatch Show Print. As one of the oldest poster and design shops in America, we’re still printing show posters for your favorite musicians, bands, and performers, one at a time, via letterpress printing. At the Block Party, everyone 13 years and older will have the opportunity to work with a selection of hand-carved printing blocks and learn about the relief-printing process. Instructors will guide you through the basics of composing an image, emphasizing layering and color usage. You’ll discover how we apply ink, roll the brayers, and design like it’s 1879, creating each piece by hand. And don’t worry—our team will be there to assist you every step of the way. Cost: $75 per person.&nbsp;

Local Event: Hatch Show Print Family Block Party

Hatch Show Print Family Block Party

Let your creativity loose in this hands-on experience, open to those 13 years and older accompanied by an adult. Hand–ink and...

Come make friendship bracelets with us! Concertgoers everywhere are trading bracelets with fellow fans and their favorite artists to symbolize friendship and unity. Create your very own friendship bracelet, then trade your creation with a friend to signify your connection or keep it as a reminder of your experience. All ages. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Programs: Friendship Bracelets

Family Programs: Friendship Bracelets

Come make friendship bracelets with us! Concertgoers everywhere are trading bracelets with fellow fans and their favorite...

Members of Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation fan community fly their very own pirate flags, which symbolize the&nbsp;easygoing, live-in-the-moment lifestyle that defines Chesney and the people who love his music. Create your own pirate flag using felt, stickers, and your creativity. What words or images will decorate your flag? Presented in support of the exhibition Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward. All ages. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Program: Design Your Own Pirate Flag

Family Program: Design Your Own Pirate Flag

Members of Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation fan community fly their very own pirate flags, which symbolize the easygoing,...

Country music artists and musicians can win special awards for their music, but you can dream up and design an award of your own for a personal achievement. Draw inspiration from the trophies on view throughout the Museum, then create your own top prize from commonly found objects. Come dream big with us! Recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome. Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with Museum admission. Free to Museum members.

Local Event: Family Program: Design Your Own Award

Family Program: Design Your Own Award

Country music artists and musicians can win special awards for their music, but you can dream up and design an award of your...

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

Family Program: Design Your Own “American Kids” Bus

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

Hatch Show Print Family Block Party

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

Family Programs: Friendship Bracelets

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN

Family Program: Design Your Own Award

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN