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Welcome to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the unrivaled home to one of America’s most popular art forms. In addition to safeguarding over two million artifacts, the Museum’s recently expanded 350,000-square-foot building features over 64,000 square feet of gallery space, in which the story of country music is told. Also, the Museum operates Nashville’s legendary Historic RCA Studio B and the iconic letterpress poster shop Hatch Show Print, offering tours and unique group activities for each.

Your group will enjoy this ultimate Nashville experience, one that will create the memories of a lifetime.

STEP INSIDE This House

WELCOME

Trace the deep and revealing history of country music, beginning with the music’s earliest folk roots, moving through minstrel and medicine shows, examining the advent of recording and radio and the early days of the Grand Ole Opry, through country’s continuous rise in popularity, and the emergence of today’s major stars. As you tour the two floors of the Museum’s gallery spaces, you’ll follow the evolution of the music, within the context of American history.

Visitors experience the country music story through a rich and diverse mix of displayed artifacts, rare video footage, and carefully selected sound recordings. Informative biographical panels, and supplemental audio tours, tell the stories of those who have shaped the music, from Jimmie Rodgers to Hank Williams, through Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, on up to Garth and Reba, and beyond.

More than a hundred artifacts from groundbreaking contemporary artists such as Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban are on display in the interactive contemporary gallery space. Visitors of all ages will discover connections between country music’s past and artists of today. They will have the chance to engage with interactive stations that will allow guests to become “Certified Country.” Highlights include recording and songwriting areas, interactive music trivia stations, a forty-foot guitar that kids can enter, and more.

SING ME BACK HOME

The Museum’s commitment to sharing and interpreting the ever-evolving story of country music is manifested in the many and varied topics covered in limited engagement exhibits. These critically acclaimed presentations range from the epic, such as the 2015–16 exhibit Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City, presented by Citi, to the biographical, shorter-term displays, such as Flyin’ Saucers Rock & Roll: The Cosmic Genius of Sam Phillips. In addition, smaller exhibitions mark milestone birthdays, special artifact donations, historic anniversaries, and the like.

FEATURED STORIES

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAMEElection to the Country Music Hall of Fame is the most esteemed honor in country music. The Museum’s 5,300-square-foot Rotunda is a special space, designed to recognize Hall of Fame members in a fashion befitting that high honor. Members’ plaques are placed randomly in the round room, to ensure that each has a place of equal importance. Visitors to the Rotunda agree that the space represents the deepest roots of the music and the highest aspirations of the membership.

Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires

NASHVILLE’S ONLY STUDIO TOUR

SOME OF THE HITS INCLUDE

Located on Nashville’s famed Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B is the oldest surviving recording studio in the city, and one of the most celebrated studios in the world. More than thirty-five thousand songs were recorded in the building, and more than a thousand became hits. Stand where the greatest performers of the past fifty years created timeless music. For more one-of-a-kind experiences, see accompanying insert.

• The Everly Brothers, “All I Have to Do Is Dream”• Elvis Presley, “Are You Lonesome To-night?” • Charley Pride, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’ ”

• Roy Orbison, “Crying”• Dolly Parton, “Jolene” • Jim Reeves, “He’ll Have to Go”

STEP INSIDE The Hits

Another historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Preservation of Historic RCA Studio B made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation.

Another historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

Hatch Show Print was founded in 1879 by brothers Charles R. and Herbert H. Hatch, from Wisconsin, who opened a small shop near the courthouse in Nashville. It is one of America’s oldest working letterpress poster shops. For much of the twentieth century, vibrant Hatch posters served as a leading advertising medium for southern entertainment. Clients included members of the Grand Ole Opry, such as Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl, and Ernest Tubb, and rock & roll figures such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Hatch printed thousands of posters and billboard-size advertisements for vaudeville and minstrel shows, circuses, and carnivals barnstorming across the country. We celebrate this heritage by using the same wood and metal type used in the shop for over four generations.

Take a guided tour through Hatch Show Print and learn about its history, the process of letterpress printing, and print your own commemorative poster to take home.

STEP INSIDE The Shop

AMERICAN LETTERPRESS SINCE 1879

HATCH SHOW PRINT STORESmell the ink. Hear the presses. See the handmade posters. The Hatch Show Print Store features a wide assortment of iconic and newly-designed posters, as well as official Hatch merchandise. New posters roll off the presses daily! Take home a piece of history.

HATCH SHOW PRINT’S HALEY GALLERYHatch Show Print’s Haley Gallery showcases historic restrikes of original posters from the Hatch collection, as well as Master Printer Jim Sherraden’s monoprints—contemporary interpretations and celebrations of the classic wood blocks of Hatch Show Print.

THE MUSEUM STORE The Museum Store offers exhibition-related merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, caps, and exhibit catalogues. You will also find a comprehensive selection of original books and music, the Museum’s collectible souvenir book, as well as official Museum and Historic RCA Studio B merchandise.

CIRCA

Circa offers unique, Nashville-made gifts, food and home decorations, and classic men’s and women’s clothing brands. You’ll also find seasonal items, such as Christmas ornaments, as well as a wide-selection of fabulous jewelry, and lifestyle apparel and accessories.

NASHVILLE-MADE AND COUNTRY CHIC

HALEY GALLERY

MAKE TIME TO DINE

2 |22

Open Daily • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

2|22, a full service eatery, proudly utilizes local farmers and growers to provide the best possible quality in meats and produce. The restaurant offers a metropolitan twist on Southern favorites, which include crab cakes, chicken pot pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious offerings.

Bajo Sexto TacoOpen Daily • 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Bajo Sexto is a casual taqueria located at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Under the direction of Oaxacan-born chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, the simple menu celebrates authentic Mexican street foods such as tacos, flautas, nachos and build your own salads. Bajo Sexto’s tequila-centric bar serves a selection of margaritas, horchata, ague frescos, as well as beer and wine.

Visit CountryMusicHallofFame.org/Dining for additional information.

2016 EXHIBITSDYLAN, CASH, AND THE NASHVILLE CATS: A NEW MUSIC CITYEXHIBIT NOW OPENWhen Bob Dylan came to Nashville to make his classic album Blonde on Blonde, he brought unprecedented attention to the city’s talented musicians. Johnny Cash did the same with his network television show. This exhibit looks at the impact they had on Music City and its Nashville Cats.

FLYIN’ SAUCERS ROCK & ROLL: THE COSMIC GENIUS OF SAM PHILLIPSEXHIBIT OPEN AUGUST 2015 - JUNE 2016One of the most innovative and inspiring figures in the history of American music, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips introduced the world to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many other brilliant and original artists. This exhibit will take an in-depth look at Phillips and the social and cultural impact of the music he captured.

DIERKS BENTLEYEXHIBIT OPENS MARCH 2016Dierks Bentley is one of today’s most consistent country hit makers, both as a performer and songwriter. He has artfully balanced traditional honky-tonk music and bluegrass with rock-influenced drive and romantic balladry. This exhibit examines his award-winning career and the life that led him to his success.

ALABAMA: BORN COUNTRYEXHIBIT OPENS AUGUST 2016Few bands have affected country music’s commercial success as much as Alabama. Between 1980-1993, the band took thirty-two recordings to the top of the Billboard country charts, selling millions of albums, and broadening country music’s audience. This exhibit will illuminate Alabama’s extensive popularity and the dramatic effect the band had on American music.

MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION Adults $24.95 Youth $14.95

GROUP MUSEUM ADMISSION (for groups of 15 or more) Adults $21.50 Students $14.50

TOUR OPERATOR GROUP MUSEUM ADMISSION (for groups of 15 or more) Adults $20.50 Students $14.00

WITH AUDIO TOUR Adults $23.50 Students $17.00

COMP POLICY Complimentary admission to the Museum for your group escort and driver.

2016 GROUP PRICING

MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATIONMuseum open daily • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.Hours and admission rates are subject to change.

We welcome all service animals.

HATCH SHOW PRINT GROUP TOUR RATE Group $15.00 Tour Operator $13.00

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B GROUP TOUR RATE (includes Museum admission) Group $34.50 Tour Operator $33.50 Student $27.50 Student Tour Operator $27.00

CASH ON CASHEnjoy a private performance and discussion with Johnny and June’s only child, John Carter Cash. John Carter retells the story of his father’s legendary career through touching stories and familiar songs. Questions from the audience welcome with a meet and greet and autograph signing following the performance.

STORIES BEHIND THE SONGSDiscover the stories behind the music you love in a private session with one of Nashville’s hit-making songwriters. The writer demonstrates to the group how a song is created from concept to hit. After the session, join the writer for a meet and greet and autograph signing.

SHARING THE ART OF SONGWRITINGExperience for yourself what makes songwriting in Nashville so unique with this interactive co-writing program. Work closely with one of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters as they guide your group in composing original lyrics of their own. End this session with a group recording of Nashville’s newest tune.

LEGENDS, LUNCH, AND LYRICSEnjoy a classic Southern “Meat n’ Three” lunch while being entertained by the songs, stories, and writing insight from one of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters.

MUSIC CITY SHOWCASE FOR PERFORMANCE GROUPSCome be a part of Music City by showcasing your own style and songs. Ranging from small choirs to full marching bands, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is the perfect place for an unforgettable performance opportunity.

STAR FOR A DAYYour group’s experience begins with a personally guided tour of Historic RCA Studio B. Gather around the legendary microphone for a recording session, then it’s off to the Museum to complete your group’s tour experience. The itinerary concludes with lunch and line-dancing at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon. Your group will kick up their heels and enjoy listening to their newly recorded hit.

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B TOURLocated on renowned Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B is one of the most famous studios in the world. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. Hear the stories behind the legendary recordings and view some of the original instruments used in producing over 1,000 hit records on this private guided tour.

HATCH SHOW PRINT TOURThis tour starts at legendary letterpress icon Hatch Show Print’s production shop. The nearly 136-year-old business will engage your group’s senses: They’ll listen to the presses crank while learning about the history of Hatch. They’ll also see the colorful, centuries-old posters that put the shop on the map—as well as recent works of their favorite entertainers! The tour concludes in the Hatch Show Print Space for Design, where the group can handle some of the tools of the trade and smell the ink as they print their own keepsake piece.

ENHANCE YOUR VISIT

These special packages and programs can be added to your Museum itinerary for an additional fee. Please inquire with your group sales specialist.

Keepsake CDs of the recordings are available for purchase.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour. Museum admission included.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour. Museum admission included.

Duration: 1 hour without Museum tour. Museum admission included.

GROUP LUNCH PACKAGESWE INVITE YOUR GROUP TO DINE WITH US

• Large groups (20 guests or more), please refer to our buffet and box lunch offerings below. Complimentary seating is provided for all group buffets; for an additional $3.00 per person, seating can be arranged for box lunch orders.

• All buffets are served with sweetened and unsweetened iced tea.

• Private event security may be required.

• Customized breakfast menus are available upon request.

• Advance reservations and a Catering Contract are required for large parties.

• For small groups, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a-la-carte dining from our restaurant 2 |22, located in the Curb Conservatory. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

MEAT N’ THREE $21++

Chef ’s choice of two made-from-scratch Southern-style meats, home-style mashed potatoes, two seasonal vegetables, tossed salad with assorted dressings, fresh baked artisan breads with sweet cream butter, and a chef ’s dessert selection.

DELI $20++

Deli sliced smoked breast of turkey, honey glazed ham, and roast sirloin of beef (crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles; cheddar, swiss and pepper jack cheeses with condiments), tossed salad with assorted dressings, pasta salad prima vera, and three bean salad, assorted breads and rolls, and a chef ’s dessert selection.

BACKYARD BBQ $19++

BBQ quartered chicken and pulled BBQ pork (BBQ sauce, chow chow, assorted hot sauces, and pickles), cole slaw and Southern-style potato salad, home-style mashed potatoes, seasonal greens, and fried ‘shoe peg’ corn, fresh baked cornbread with sweet cream butter, and a chef ’s dessert selection.

BOX LUNCH $15++

Choice of freshly made sandwich: Grilled chicken breast with pepper jack cheese, Smoked roast beef with cheddar cheese and horseradish sauce, Hickory smoked turkey and Swiss cheese, or a Julienne of marinated fresh vegetables and feta cheese in a pita, pasta salad primavera, seasonal fruit salad, and a fresh baked gourmet cookie, and bottled water.

Prices and menus are subject to change. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU SOON!

++ All food and beverage is subject to a 22% service charge and applicable taxes.

222 5th Ave. South • Nashville, TN 37203615.416.2001 • 800.852.6437

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum’s mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music

rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the foundation also operates CMF Records, the museum’s Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B and Hatch Show Print®. Museum programs are made possible, in part, by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and under

agreements with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hatch Show Print and Historic RCA Studio B are historic properties of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Preservation of Historic RCA Studio B made possible by the Mike Curb Family Foundation.

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