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Hard Rock Cafe, Nashville

Known as Music City USA, Nashville has long been known as a major music recording and production center. It is also becoming an important cultural hub and academic center for the American South.

Bellsouth Building a.k.a The Batman Building

There was a lot to see in the city. I wish I had more time but I was only able to stay for half a day.

Nashville is famous for its country music heritage so a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is a must.

History of Country Music

Ladies and Gents, Elvis Presley…

The Hall of Fame had an elaborate exhibitions of the history and heritage of country music. From its early inception, up to its current modern form.

Elvis Presley’s Cadillac

Ray Charles’s Saxophone

Also on display was the artifacts of many of the country music legends.

One interesting thing I found during the visit was a Braille version of the Playboy Magazine. Playboy for the visually impaired, how cool is that?

The best of country music

Wall of Gold Records

Hundreds of country music records were displayed on the walls of the museum.

Circular wing of the Hall of Fame

Surprise surprise… Elvis Presley is an inductee

The tour would not be complete without a visit to the ‘Hall of Fame’ wing of the museum. All the inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame have their own bronze plaque displayed there, including the legendary Elvis Presley.

Continued on Part II