Ryman Auditorium is Nashville’s premier performance hall and has hosted many of Country Music’s greatest performers including Jim Reeves, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks and Roy Acuff to name a few. But country music isn’t the only genre that has graced the walls of this hall as it has also hosted blues, classical, jazz, pop, folk, and more. Famous non country performers who have played at this venue include Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, James Brown, Bob Dylan and many others.

Besides having been host to these performers the auditorium was once the home of the Grand Ole Opry which is the worlds longest running radio show. Through hosting this show the building earned nationwide recognition and a name; “Mother Church of Country Music”.  It was during this show that numerous pioneering performers played their music over the air including greats such as Hank Williams, Bill Monroe and Patsy Cline. Besides this critically acclaimed radio show, it was also once the setting of the Johnny Cash Show.

This venue has become so strongly associated with music and its not surprising considering the vast pool of talent and legends that have performed here. Even today Ryman Auditorium still hosts the best of the best musical performers and will continue to do so in to the future.

Visitors to Ryman Auditorium will start by sitting in the original pews and view a video that travels through the history of the auditorium. After the film guests have the opportunity to stand in front of the stage and have their picture taken as they ‘sing’ center stage.

Afterward guests are provided the opportunity to browse the wide variety of artifacts and memorabilia that are housed in this musically rich venue. Some of the major items include Marty Robbin’s Jacket, and Minnie Pearl’s famous hat among many others.

From the downstairs, guests are led to the upstairs balcony where they can gaze upon the stage from another perspective. In addition the hallway upstairs features many pieces of memorabilia and pictures that should not be missed. Guests can also take a peek at the backstage area which includes its dressing rooms (each of which was dedicated to a different performer) and more.

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