Country Music Hall Of Fame opens American Currents: State of the Music exhibit

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Brandon Lake attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Carter Faith and Representing Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Charlie Handsome attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Caroline Campbell McCormick and Shorlette Ammons of Farm Aid attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Barry Bales, Jerry Douglas and Alison Krauss of Alison Krauss & Union Station attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Charlie Handsome and Sheryl Vojtesak attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Charlie Handsome attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Carter Faith attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Sarah Jarosz of I'm With Her attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Brandon Lake attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Grand Ole Opry VP/Executive Producer, Dan Rogers attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Stephen Wilson Jr. attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Stephen Wilson Jr. attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Grand Ole Opry VP/Executive Producer, Dan Rogers attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Brandon Lake attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Grand Ole Opry VP/Executive Producer, Dan Rogers attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Stephen Wilson Jr. attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Vince Gill attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Representing Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) (Front Row) Michael Cleveland, Jason Carter, Stephen Wilson Jr., Carter Faith, Representing Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones, Kaitlin Butts, Dan Rogers (Center Row) Barry Bales, Jerry Douglas and Alison Krauss of Alison Krauss & Union Station, Shorlette Ammons of Farm Aid, Sarah Jarosz of I'm With Her, Brandon Lake (Back Row) Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline, Vince Gill, Bailey Zimmerman, BigXthaPlug, Charlie Handsome and Museum CEO, Kyle Young attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Vince Gill attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Jerry Douglas, Alison Krauss and Barry Bales of Alison Krauss & Union Station with Michael Cleveland (3L) and Jason Carter (R) attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Carter Faith attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Sheryl Vojtesak and Charlie Handsome attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Bailey Zimmerman, BigXthaPlug, Charlie Handsome and Brandon Lake attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Carter Faith attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Stephen Wilson Jr. attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Carter Faith attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Jerry Douglas, Alison Krauss and Barry Bales of Alison Krauss & Union Station attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Vince Gill and Carter Faith attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Brandon Lake and Stephen Wilson Jr. attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Kaitlin Butts attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Sarah Jarosz of I'm With Her attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Shorlette Ammons of Farm Aid and Caroline Campbell McCormick attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Representing Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Brandon Lake attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Museum CEO, Kyle Young speaks onstage at the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Carter Faith and Representing Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Carter Faith attends the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Artifacts seen on display during the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens American Currents: State of the Music NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: (L-R) Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug attend the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Mus)

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