The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum (C.M.H.O.F.) in Nashville, Tennessee is a must-see attraction for locals and tourists alike. It has an extensive collection that documents the beginnings of country music into the present. Their permanent displays are engaging and educational in their own rights, however the C.M.H.O.F.'s rotating showcases are one of the many reasons visitors return to this world class museum multiple times. On a recent tour of the C.M.H.O.F. we enjoyed the following newer additions to their vast collection.

Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker tells her story of rags to riches while touching upon her many accomplishments as an actress, business woman, musician and philanthropist. There are lots of items to see such as awards, clothes, customized instruments, shoes and video interviews with Dolly talking about her career. This tribute will be at the C.M.H.O.F. through September 30, 2026.

Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails explores the Louisiana native's rise to stardom. Fans can trace her life on a farm to her founding of "bell bottom country" through childhood items and photos along with her signature stage ware and more. This exhibit is open through June of 2026.

Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising explores how a working-class Alabama community crafted a unique sound that attracted top artists to this southern region especially in the 1960s and 1970s. The C.M.H.O.F.'s exhibit tells the story of black and white musicians collaborating at a time when segregation prevailed and how this area is still an important destination for contemporary recording artists. Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising runs through March 31, 2028.

We also enjoyed Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker and Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails.

Also of interest was the Rosanne Cash display. Cash is the eldest daughter of country musician Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian. Although she is often classified as a country artist, Rosanne's music draws from many genres. The exhibit at C.M.H.O.F. gave a broad over view of her personal and professional life.

The display celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry features a time line along with one-of-a-kind memorabilia. In addition to the rotating exhibits is the C.M.H.O.F. expansive permanent collection. Per their website the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum has been called the "Smithsonian of country music", celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts related to country music.

Chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964, the Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational organization. Dolly, Lainey and Muscle Shoals are some of many reasons to visit and revisit this facility of 350,00 square feet of exhibition galleries, archival storage and retail. They also host live performances at their intimate CMA and Ford Theaters - so come check out the C.M.H.O.F. soon.

We went back later in the month to catch the Rosanne Cash and Opry 100 displays.

Related Links: For more information on the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME and the other organizations mentioned please visit the following links - www.countrymusichalloffame.org