10 Items From Country Music Heavyweights That Are On Display In Nashville

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled its fresh, new display of artifacts in the American Currents: State of the Music exhibit. The collection spotlights some of country music’s most notable giants whose work heavily influenced the genre in 2022.

This year, American Currents: State of the Music features artists, musicians, songwriters and institutions, including: Luke Combs, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, Rhiannon Giddens, Ashley Gorley, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Reba McEntire, Amanda Shires, Billy Strings, Sunny Sweeney, Molly Tuttle, Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.

The “Unbroken Circle” section, which spotlights significant connections between artists and major influences in their career, includes: the Black Opry and the Black Country Music Association, Jordan Davis and Bob McDill, Miko Marks and Loretta Lynn and Morgan Wade and Elvis Presley.

“Each year through the American Currents exhibit, the museum documents and reports on the music and events that helped shape the previous year, examining a wide scope of contributions,” Kyle Young, chief executive officer of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, previously said in a statement. “Last year, we witnessed innovative collaborations, varied musical perspectives and well-deserved honors for emerging artists and established luminaries. American Currents allows us to highlight these moments and artists, sharing their significance in country music history.”

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host Songwriter Sessions with Marks and Sweeney in support of the exhibit opening, set for Saturday (March 11).

American Currents: State of the Music — running until February 2024 — includes tons of items that country music fans won’t want to miss. Here are 10 things to see while visiting the American Currents exhibit: