If you’ve never been to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, you need to go. ASAP! For those of you who have, you’re familiar with its striking exhibits and extensive collections commemorating the most distinguished artists and moments in country music history. Among their spectacular displays is the ACM Gallery, a self-guided tour that chronicles the history of country music from its inception to preset-day. Thus, as country music evolves, so does the exhibit.
Recently, the Hall of Fame and Museum announced an extension to the gallery to archive all things new and noteworthy in country music from 2014. The update will feature artifacts from artists such as as David Nail, Maddie & Tae, Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge, Jason Isbell, Justin Moore and Jack White. Some of those artifacts include:
- Blake Shelton’s 2014 CMA award for Male Vocalist of the Year
- Craig Wayne Boyd’s trophy for The Voice competition
- David Nail’s chord chart, used when Nail recorded Glen Campbell’s 1969 hit “Galveston”
- Hunter Hayes’s Guinness World Record plaque for most concerts in different cities within 24 hours
- Jack White’s western outfit with fringe, worn when he performed with Loretta Lynn for the first time
- Jason Isbell’s custom electric guitar
- Maddie & Tae’s outfits from the music video for “Girl in a Country Song”
The update begins on April 24 so make sure to plan a trip to check out the addition in the near future!
