Country Hall of Fame Extends Closure and Pivots to Virtual Content

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has extended its closure through April 30, but fans hungry for a deeper connection to the music aren’t totally out of luck.

Announcing its extended closure due to coronavirus concerns on Wednesday (March 25), the Hall explained that for the time being, the Museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will all remain shuttered to the public.

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The health and safety of our guests and staff are our top priority. Out of a continued abundance of caution, we have extended our temporary closure. The museum, @HatchShowPrint , @RCAStudioB and the @CMATheater will remain closed to the public through April 30, 2020. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

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“The Museum’s top priority is the health and safety of our staff and guests, and this guides our decisions,” said the popular tourist destination’s CEO, Kyle Young. “We live in unprecedented times that call for extraordinary measures in response to events impossible to foresee. We must do all that we can to help ensure a safe and healthy environment for our visitors, employees and community.”

It’s more sad news, to be sure, but curious fans can still “tour” the genre’s vibrant history online — and they might even get extra insight into their favorite music.

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Our mission is built around music that can provide inspiration, perspective, and encouragement. While our doors are closed, we’ll spotlight stories of musical perseverance, gleaned from our archives. Visit our Watch & Listen page (at the link in our bio) to explore videos and podcast episodes filled with inspiring stories, and powerful songs. Tune back in regularly for more. What artists and songs have been keeping you inspired? #MusicPerseveres #MuseumFromHome

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Through the museum’s Watch & Listen page, viewers can search the museum’s video and podcast archives, and “complement the stories told throughout our galleries.” Big name artists, producers, songwriters and more are all featured through intimate, deep-diving conversations, revealing the sometimes-unbelievable stories behind your favorite country hits and events.