“Experience Country Music History “Up Close” !
See over 30 Country Music Artists exhibits on display in ONE location!
As you tour the exhibits on display at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum you’ll be taking a stroll through country music history. The museum is dedicated to Willie Nelson and more than 30 other artists who were the pioneers of the country music industry.
Ours is a very personal museum that has evolved over the years as a result of the many friendships established over the years with country music artists like Willie Nelson. We’ve also been very fortunate to have known (and know) the likes of Waylon Jennings, Webb Pierce, Porter Wagoner, Faron Young, Jeannie Seely, David Frizzell and many other country greats honored in the museum. Take a closer look at our new Waylon Jennings exhibit here!
Many of these stars used to come by and hang out with us (several still do) whenever their schedules allowed and we are happy to call them friends. Many have been kind enough to share some of their personal memorabilia with us to put on display for everyone to enjoy.
Unlike other museums, we also feature items belonging to some of country music’s greatest songwriters like Hank Cochran. Hank also happened to be a great friend of Willie’s. As a matter of fact, Hank and Willie were both songwriters for Pamper Music when Willie penned what was to become his first #1 hit – “Hello Walls” recorded by Faron Young.
Not to be outdone, Hank Cochran co-wrote his own classic with Harlan Howard around that time titled, “I Fall to Pieces” which was recorded and taken to #1 by the great Patsy Cline. Because without great songwriters like Hank and Willie, there would not be nearly as many great songs for others to sing.
So take a look (click on photos to enlarge) at the image gallery below to see a sampling of some of the great exhibits on display in the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.
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- A true treasure – Willie Nelson’s guitar used on his Grand Ole Opry debut in November of 1963.
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- The early days of country music television – Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton outfits.
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- David Frizzell and Shelly West Exhibit on display at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.
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- The Wilburn Brothers clothing along with photos of their TV series female star – Loretta Lynn on display at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.
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- This is real country music history. Personal items of the great, great Patsy Cline.
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- Faron Young and his connection to Willie Nelson and “Hello Walls” on display at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.
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- A sampling of some of Willie Nelson’s Gold, Silver and Platinum albums.
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- Guitars, clothes and other artifacts belonging to Marty Stuart and Connie Smith.
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- Some of the personal memorabilia from the great Lefty Frizzell on display at the Willie nelson and Friends Museum.
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- A custom pool table built specifically for Willie Nelson by Brunswick Billiards.
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- Personal artifacts that belonged to the great Dottie West on display at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum.
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- Great friend and long time Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely.
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- The entrance to the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum in Nashville, TN.
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- A signed guitar by some of the many stars who have hung out at the museum!
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- Audie Murphy and his connection to Country music in Nashville.
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- Dottie West and Kenny Rogers – one of the great duets in country music.
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- Porter Wagoner’s Nudie’s Rodeo Tailor of Hollywood sequined suit.
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- Ronnie Milsap’s performance jacket, hit song and braille Playboy magazine on display at the Willie nelson and Friends Museum.
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- Assorted memorabilia of Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb and Webb Pierce.
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