There are several events coming up at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. this month. Marty Stuart will be signing his book, “Country Music: The Masters,” on Saturday May 10, 2008 from 11:00 am to noon. Also happening on May 10 is a concert “The Music of Marty Robbins” featuring Jesse Lee Jones and Brazilbilly along with Marty Robbins son, Ronny Robbins.

There are also several songwriting sessions and instrument demonstrations that will feature Beck Hobbs, Mike Webb, Charlie Collins, Alan Rhody and Leroy Troy. A complete listing of Hall of Fame events through May 25 is below.

Friday, May 9, 2008

• Curator’s Exhibit Talk: Marty Robbins: Among My Souvenirs - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

• Book Signing w/ Marty Stuart (Country Music: The Masters) - 11:00 a.m. (FREE)
• Songwriter Session w/ Alan Rhody - Noon
• Concert: The Music of Marty Robbins featuring Jesse Lee Jones & Brazilbilly with Ronny Robbins - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

• Film Loop: The Drifter (1965) featuring Marty Robbins - All Day (FREE)
• Guitar and Fiddle Demonstration w/ Owen Morrison and David Coe - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

• Songwriter Session w/ Becky Hobbs - Noon

Sunday, May 18, 2007

• Film Loop: Best of the Marty Robbins Show (1968-69) - All Day (FREE)
• Dobro and Guitar Demonstration w/ Mike Webb and Charlie Collins - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday May 24, 2007

• Songwriter Session w/ David Lee - Noon
• Family Program: Country Costuming with Katy K - 1:00 p.m. (FREE)

Sunday, May 25, 2007

• Film Loop: Marty Robbins’ Spotlight (1977) featuring special guests Brenda Lee and Porter Wagoner - All Day (FREE)
• Banjo Demonstration w/ Leroy Troy - 1:00 p.m.
• Film Screening: Tribute: Grand Ole Opry Stars of the Fifties hosted by Marty Robbins (1954-55) - 2:00 p.m. (FREE)

The Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum tells the story of one of the world’s most popular art forms. Here, the music and its makers speak through timeless art, the latest interactive exhibits and live performances. Visitors may also dine at SoBro Grill, located in the conservatory, which offers a wide variety of contemporary southern cuisine.

The Museum is located at 222 Fifth Ave. S. in downtown Nashville, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The Museum Store is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and the SoBro Grill is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A snack bar, Sobro2Go, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Admission is $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages six to 17, and free for children under six. The Museum offers discounted admission ($16.15) to seniors (55 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.