Opening Jan. 15 at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Bachman-Gretsch Collection of vintage Gretsch guitars will provide a visually stunning window into the evolution of the instrument, from the early 1930s to the early 1980s. This new exhibit marks the largest showing of stringed instruments ever mounted by the museum. Comprised
Innovative exhibit teaches young visitors how to record and write songs, be a performer and more; class and group tours encouraged Youngsters can record a song, mix a band, learn how hits are written and hear working musicians, band managers and other industry professionals talk about their jobs at the Dinah and Fred Gretsch Family
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s special exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, which was originally scheduled to close on June 11, has been extended through July 15. The exhibit is being held over in part to accommodate members of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society, who will visit Nashville in July. The extension also
Photos by Donn Jones Photography The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the grand opening of the Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player exhibit on Wednesday night with a private reception. Approximately 200 guests, including Fred Gretsch, Atkins' daughter Merle Russell, Duane Eddy and James Burton, were warmly greeted by museum director Kyle Young. “Chet
“Years from now, after I’m gone, someone will listen to what I’ve done and know I was here…they’ll hear my guitars speaking for me.” – Chet Atkins Sideman. Studio musician. Performer. Recording Artist. Producer. Record Executive. In an industry known for multi-talented individuals, perhaps no one has achieved such a vast and varied resume as