Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, Includes Appearances by Craig Campbell, Katie Cook, Lee Greenwood, Kristen Kelly, Love and Theft, Tate Stevens and Thompson Square
Other Programs Will Feature Brett James, Jamey Johnson
Museum to Offer Expanded Hours and Special Breakfast Menu June 6-9
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2013 - As Nashville gears up to welcome thousands of country music fans for the CMA Music Festival, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum stands ready to greet them. During June 4-9, the museum will offer a packed schedule of autograph signings, performances and special programs; visitors can also take advantage of special museum hours, discounts and breakfast at the museum's Two Twenty-Two Grill. More information about events and special promotions can be found at countrymusichalloffame.org/cmafest.
Foremost among the museum's Music Fest-week events is the return of its series Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, which will include autograph signings with CMT host Katie Cook, Lee Greenwood and Thompson Square; and free performances and autograph signings with Craig Campbell, Kristen Kelly, Love and Theft and Tate Stevens. The museum will also present a special Songwriter Session with Brett James and a tribute to hit songwriter Hank Cochran by Jamey Johnson. Museum admission is not required for Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT events; however, a purchase of artists' merchandise from the Museum Store is necessary to participate in the autograph signings. The Songwriter Session and Hank Cochran tribute are included with museum admission and are free to museum members.
Visitors who present their official CMA Music Festival badge or ticket at the door will enjoy special discounts, including $4 off adult general admission to the museum or a $10 discount on museum membership. (No other discounts apply. Not valid on discount packages.) Offers are valid June 4-12, 2013.
In addition to the dining and retail discounts museum members enjoy throughout the year, they also can take advantage of a fast pass ticket line and receive exclusive access to the second annual Member Lounge, which offers a place to cool off, relax and grab a few refreshments. The Member Lounge, sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, is open June 6-8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New to Music Fest-week is breakfast at the museum's Two Twenty-Two Grill. In addition to the restaurant's normal lunch schedule, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., breakfast will be offered 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., on June 6-9. Reservations can be made by calling (615) 291-6759. A snack bar, Two Twenty-Two 2Go, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
The museum will also have special hours during the week. On June 5, the museum is open 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; on June 6-9, the museum is open 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Finally, Music Fest-week will offer visitors their first chance to see Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition, which opens on June 5, and a last chance to check out Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You, which closes June 10.
A schedule of Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT events, other programming and special museum hours for CMA Music Festival week is below:
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Museum hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Noon Thompson Square: Signing Museum Store
Thompson Square will sign their book Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.
8:00 p.m. Hot Nights at the Hall with Ashley Monroe
This museum-members-only event includes live music, food, autograph signings and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Hot Nights is sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Music City Tents and Events and RJ Young. Visitors who wish to attend may purchase a museum membership in advance or at the event. Visit the website for details.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Museum hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Kristen Kelly: Performance and Signing Plaza, Museum Store
Kelly will sign her EP Kristen Kelly and a poster.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Lee Greenwood: Signing Museum Store
Greenwood will sign his book Does God Still Bless the USA?: A Plea for a Better America and his CD I Want to Be in Your World.
2:00 p.m. Love and Theft: Performance and Signing Plaza, Museum Store
Love and Theft will sign their CD Love and Theft.
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Lee Greenwood: Signing Museum Store
Greenwood will sign his book Does God Still Bless the USA?: A Plea for a Better America and his CD I Want to Be in Your World.
2:00 p.m. Love and Theft: Performance and Signing Plaza, Museum Store
Love and Theft will sign their CD Love and Theft.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Craig Campbell: Performance and Signing Plaza, Museum Store
Campbell will sign his CD Never Regret.
3:00 p.m. Tate Stevens: Performance and Signing Plaza, Museum Store
Stevens will sign his CD Tate Stevens.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Songwriter Session w/Brett James Ford Theater
One of the most successful writers in contemporary country music, Brett James has written hits including "Blessed" (Martina McBride); "Cowboy Casanova" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel" (Carrie Underwood); "The Man I Want to Be" (Chris Young); "Out Last Night" (Kenny Chesney); "The Truth" (Jason Aldean); "When the Sun Goes Down" (Kenny Chesney) and "Who I Am" (Jessica Andrews). Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Limited seating. Program pass required.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Joe Fick: Slap Bass Demonstration Hall of Fame Rotunda
"Slick" Joe Fick has performed or recorded with Sonny Burgess, James Burton, D.J. Fontana, Wanda Jackson, the Jordanaires and Boots Randolph. His rockabilly band, the Dempseys, was named Beale Street Entertainers of the Year in 2009. Fick portrayed Elvis's bass player, Bill Black, in the 2006 Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line. Included with museum admission. Free to members.
2:00 p.m. Living for a Song: Tribute to Hank Cochran Ford Theater
Featuring Jamey Johnson
An accomplished songwriter, Jamey Johnson has written hits for himself ("In Color") and for other artists (George Strait's "Give It Away"). His most recent album, Living for a Song, features 16 classics written by the late songwriting legend Hank Cochran. For this panel discussion about the album, Johnson joins Cochran's widow, Suzi Cochran, and Buddy Cannon and Dale Dodson, Cochran's friends and producers of the album. Johnson will perform briefly, and the program will be illustrated with vintage photos, film footage and recordings. This program is presented in support of the exhibit Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You. The event will be streamed live on countrymusichalloffame.org. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Limited seating. Program pass required.
2:00 p.m. Katie Cook: Signing Museum Store
Cook will sign her books Little Big Benny: The Boy Who Didn't Know He Was the Universe,
Little Big Benny: Double Stick Karma and Little Big Benny: The Wicked Itch.
The Songwriter Session, Slap Bass Demonstration and the Cochran tribute are included with museum admission ($22 for adults, $14 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children under 6) and free to museum members.
Seating for the programs is limited, and program passes are required for admittance. (Visit the museum's website for complete admission and signing details.)
Artist performances on the plaza do not require admission. Please note: signing passes are required for all autograph signings and will be included with transaction at time of purchase of artists' product. Most signing passes can be obtained on the museum's website beginning May 15 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. They can also be obtained in the Museum Store beginning on June 3 at 9:30 a.m. CDT. List of confirmed artists is subject to change. Please visit countrymusichalloffame.org/cmafest to view an up-to-date schedule and signing guidelines.
The museum offers discounted admission ($20) to seniors (60 and older), the military and students (with valid IDs). Group rates are available for tours of 15 or more. There is no charge to visit the Curb Conservatory or the Museum Store.
Museum programs are made possible, in part, by grants from the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and by an agreement between the Tennessee Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Songwriter Session w/Brett James Ford Theater
One of the most successful writers in contemporary country music, Brett James has written hits including "Blessed" (Martina McBride); "Cowboy Casanova" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel" (Carrie Underwood); "The Man I Want to Be" (Chris Young); "Out Last Night" (Kenny Chesney); "The Truth" (Jason Aldean); "When the Sun Goes Down" (Kenny Chesney) and "Who I Am" (Jessica Andrews). Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Limited seating. Program pass required.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Museum hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Joe Fick: Slap Bass Demonstration Hall of Fame Rotunda
"Slick" Joe Fick has performed or recorded with Sonny Burgess, James Burton, D.J. Fontana, Wanda Jackson, the Jordanaires and Boots Randolph. His rockabilly band, the Dempseys, was named Beale Street Entertainers of the Year in 2009. Fick portrayed Elvis's bass player, Bill Black, in the 2006 Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line. Included with museum admission. Free to members.
2:00 p.m. Living for a Song: Tribute to Hank Cochran Ford Theater
Featuring Jamey Johnson
An accomplished songwriter, Jamey Johnson has written hits for himself ("In Color") and for other artists (George Strait's "Give It Away"). His most recent album, Living for a Song, features 16 classics written by the late songwriting legend Hank Cochran. For this panel discussion about the album, Johnson joins Cochran's widow, Suzi Cochran, and Buddy Cannon and Dale Dodson, Cochran's friends and producers of the album. Johnson will perform briefly, and the program will be illustrated with vintage photos, film footage and recordings. This program is presented in support of the exhibit Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You. The event will be streamed live on countrymusichalloffame.org. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members. Limited seating. Program pass required.
2:00 p.m. Katie Cook: Signing Museum Store
Cook will sign her books Little Big Benny: The Boy Who Didn't Know He Was the Universe,
Little Big Benny: Double Stick Karma and Little Big Benny: The Wicked Itch.
The Songwriter Session, Slap Bass Demonstration and the Cochran tribute are included with museum admission ($22 for adults, $14 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children under 6) and free to museum members.
Seating for the programs is limited, and program passes are required for admittance. (Visit the museum's website for complete admission and signing details.)
Artist performances on the plaza do not require admission. Please note: signing passes are required for all autograph signings and will be included with transaction at time of purchase of artists' product. Most signing passes can be obtained on the museum's website beginning May 15 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. They can also be obtained in the Museum Store beginning on June 3 at 9:30 a.m. CDT. List of confirmed artists is subject to change. Please visit countrymusichalloffame.org/cmafest to view an up-to-date schedule and signing guidelines.
The museum offers discounted admission ($20) to seniors (60 and older), the military and students (with valid IDs). Group rates are available for tours of 15 or more. There is no charge to visit the Curb Conservatory or the Museum Store.
Museum programs are made possible, in part, by grants from the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and by an agreement between the Tennessee Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.
