2017 Annual Report

PROGRESS AND PURPOSE

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

THE MISSION The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Our Museum turned fifty this year. So, what did we do for our birthday?

As in every other year, we made purposeful progress, preserving history and connecting with our local and global communities.

Young takes tickets at the 50th Anniversary celebration in April, reprising the role he first held in 1976.

We provided ideas, inspiration, and knowledge, with the assurance that these things can help us navigate present-day cultural changes.

We joyfully collected 217 legal pads filled with Bob McDill’s handwritten lyrics to a priceless catalog of great American songs.

Bob donated his personal archives to us, knowing that we would deliver on a promise to use them to educate and edify.

Through our Community Counts initiative, we opened the Museum to any K-12 student in Davidson and surrounding counties, so that they and their caretakers could access a wide and sonorous world through our unduplicated collection.

We learned and we laughed, and we honored the people who make the music that sustains us.

We witnessed a remarkable artist residency, as Jason Isbell curated and performed three extraordinary concerts.

All this, and an unforgettable Medallion Ceremony, in which we sang “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” with Alan Jackson, Connie Smith, George Strait, and the incomparable Loretta Lynn.

Thank you for aiding this progress, and for believing in this purpose.

Sincerely,

Kyle Young

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MEETS THE MARK

Through the generosity of individual, corporate, and government partners, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum concluded its landmark capital campaign in April. The campaign raised $87.5 million to underwrite the Museum’s 210,000-square-foot expansion and scale programming within its new facilities.

To celebrate this tremendous accomplishment and to formally mark the campaign’s closing, the Museum unveiled the Bud Wendell & Steve Turner Boardroom. The Boardroom’s name acknowledges the unwavering commitment of these two gentlemen who have guided the Museum as twenty-firstcentury chairmen of the Board of Officers and Trustees.

LEFT: Kyle Young, Bud Wendell, Mary Ann McCready, and Steve Turner commemorate the unveiling of the Bud Wendell & Steve Turner Boardroom.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MEETS THE MARK

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THE COLLECTION PRESERVES ACROSS GENERATIONS

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s unsurpassed collection is a preservation marvel and a boundless source of education. Bob McDill’s 2017 contribution of 217 notepads of original lyrics, awards, and the Martin guitar he used to compose songs— including “Amanda,” “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” “Gone Country,” and many others—is a priceless addition.

McDill’s gift was celebrated with a program that featured music from Bobby Bare, Jon Byrd, Jamey Johnson, William Michael Morgan, and Don Schlitz.

“This is like finding Shakespeare’s papers.”

— Carolyn Tate Senior Vice President of Museum Services

RIGHT: Legendary songwriter Bob McDill receives a Hatch Show Print poster, which features lyrics from his song “Good Ole Boys Like Me.”

THE COLLECTION PRESERVES ACROSS GENERATIONS

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EXHIBITIONS

ILLUMINATE THE STORY In 2017, the Museum presented twelve limited-run feature exhibitions and displays, underscoring the breadth and depth of country music’s past and present. We told the stories of modern-day hit-makers Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and Shania Twain, as well as those of historically significant predecessors John Anderson, Lynn Anderson, and Ray Stevens. Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn was the subject of the exhibition Blue Kentucky Girl in the Museum’s East Gallery. Other displays commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of “Rocky Top,” written by Hall of Fame songwriters Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, the career of bassist Bob Moore, and the 2017 Hall of Fame induction of Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed, and Don Schlitz.

In the ACM Gallery, American Currents showcased country music’s significant moments and musicians of 2016.

American Currents included items from radio hit-makers Florida Georgia Line, mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis, up-and-comer Mickey Guyton, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, and many more. An opening reception brought diverse artists together for fellowship and celebration.

The award-winning exhibition Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City continued to draw visitors and ABOVE: Featured artists celebrate the opening of American Currents: The Music of 2016 including, top row from left: Charlie Cushman, Johnny Warren, Barry Bales, Jerry Douglas, and Shawn Camp (Earls of Leicester); middle row from left: Ross Copperman, Natalie Hemby, Mickey Guyton, Margo Price, William Michael Morgan, Shane McAnally, Sierra Hull; bottom row from left: RaeLynn, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Randy Travis, John Prine, Jason Isbell, and Brett Eldredge.

EXHIBITIONS ILLUMINATE THE STORY

acclaim, as it highlighted Nashville’s key session players of the late ’60s and early ’70s and the artists who came to town to record with them.

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HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS Serving as a landmark that helped launch Nashville’s worldwide reputation as Music City, Historic RCA Studio B celebrated sixty years in 2017 from August 17 through October 29. In commemoration, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum presented special surprise performances during public tours, and unique after-hours programming. Country Music Hall of Fame members Bobby Bare, Charlie McCoy, and Connie Smith were featured in panel discussions, along with noteworthy musicians and trailblazers David Briggs, James Burton, Dave Cobb, Lloyd Green, and Norbert Putnam.

Contemporary artists Cam, Hunter Hayes, and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show surprised guests with performances during public tours.

As the “Home of 1,000 Hits,” Historic RCA Studio B was the origin of some of American music’s most enduring songs.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to serve as guardian of Studio B’s legacy, made possible through its partnership with the Mike Curb Family Foundation.

RIGHT: Bobby Bare, Connie Smith, and Lloyd Green recall working at RCA Studio B.

HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS

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MEDALLION CEREMONY PRESENTS THE CLASS OF 2017

Southern storytellers Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed, and Don Schlitz were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in a grand and gripping Medallion Ceremony on October 22, 2017.

These three men, who changed country music with eloquence, humor, and grace, were celebrated with words and music from leading lights, including Bobby Bare, Aloe Blacc, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tommy Emmanuel, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll Johnson, Fred Knobloch, John Knowles, Alison Krauss, Loretta Lynn, Thom Schuyler, Connie Smith, Ray Stevens, George Strait, Steve Wariner, Lee Ann Womack, and Charlie Worsham, and with videos created with photos, interviews, and performances drawn from the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive.

LEFT: Hall of Fame members Alan Jackson and Loretta Lynn at the 2017 Medallion Ceremony.

ABOVE: Aloe Blacc and Vince Gill performing “The Gambler” in honor of Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz.

MEDALLION CEREMONY PRESENTS THE CLASS OF 2017

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COMMUNITY COUNTS OFFERS YOUTH AND FAMILY ACCESS

Beginning in July, more than 3,300 people from Davidson and bordering counties benefitted from Community Counts, a new initiative that provides free admission to the Museum for youth ages 18 and under, as well as discounts for accompanying adults. To increase access for locals, Davidson County residents of all ages can visit any of the twenty-one Nashville Public Library locations and check out a Community Counts Passport to receive gratis Museum admission. In addition, local families who are enrolled in public assistance programs may purchase an annual family membership for $5.

“For Middle Tennesseans of all ages, learning about the rich history of country music and those who helped shape it not only cultivates a sense of pride in our region, but also contextualizes the significance of Nashville’s cultural contributions to American history.”

MUSEUM ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR LOCALS

— Steve Turner, Chairman of the Board of Officers and Trustees Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

RIGHT: Youth admire the gown (created by Sandi Spika Borchetta) that Taylor Swift wore in her “Love Story” video. ABOVE: Artwork by Lauren Markham.

COMMUNITY COUNTS OFFERS YOUTH AND FAMILY ACCESS

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UNBROKEN CIRCLE

CONSERVES AND SHARES RESOURCES The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s organics management program reduces waste production and increases landfill diversion rates. The Museum diverted 38.5 tons of food away from landfills through composting and donations to nonprofit feeding programs, providing over 12,300 pounds of food to the Nashville Rescue Mission alone and feeding more than 22,000 Middle Tennesseans with leftovers from catered events.

In the same spirit of giving back to the community, the Museum launched an employee volunteer program to help Middle Tennessee community organizations meet their missions. This past year, Museum staff volunteered at the Nashville Rescue Mission, Habitat for Paws, the American Cancer Society, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, among other local nonprofits.

In recognition of the Museum’s stewardship efforts, it was awarded an organics management grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

The Museum diverted 38.5 tons of food away from landfills through composting and donating to nonprofit feeding programs.

LEFT: Museum staff members prepare a food donation for pickup by the Nashville Rescue Mission.

UNBROKEN CIRCLE CONSERVES AND SHARES RESOURCES

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2017 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GIFTS RECEIVED 87.5 MILLION

$

OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE* EXPENSE

(dollar amounts in millions)

Government

22%

Individuals

21%

Corporations

8%

Foundations

5%

Property Sale

ENDOWMENT** 5.9 MILLION

2017 OPERATING INCOME*

39,426,145

28,002,354

39,515,461

29,276,125

$

$

$

26,609,430

2015

$

$

36,840,600

$

$

REVENUE

44%

2016

2017

2017 OPERATING EXPENSE*

43%

Admissions

89%

Museum Programs & Services

18%

Restaurant & Catering

9%

Administration

12%

Events

2%

Fundraising

15%

Retail

5%

Contributions

5%

Hatch Show Print

2%

Other

**Includes the Archival Permanent Endowment Fund, which is held by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for the Museum’s benefit.

THE MUSEUM’S ECONOMIC IMPACT IN 2017 According to Americans for the Arts’ 2017 study Arts & Economic Prosperity 5, Davidson County’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $429.3 million in annual economic activity. This confirms Nashville’s rank among the largest arts and cultural markets in the United States.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum contributes significantly to Nashville’s prosperity, generating an economic impact of more than $76 million in 2017 according to Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Calculator. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum contributed 18% of Davidson County’s nonprofit arts and cultural industry’s activity last year. Additionally, 2,508 full-time equivalent jobs were supported by the Museum and its audiences, and $7.8 million in revenue was generated for local and state government.

*The 2017 Income and Expense summary is not audited. The Museum’s audited financial statement and IRS form 990 will be publicly available on GivingMatters.com.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

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2017 BY THE NUMBERS 1,245,106 PEOPLE visited the Museum.

12 EXHIBITIONS curated and presented.

23,910 NEWS STORIES

featured the Museum and its programs, potentially reaching 2.9 billion people.

101,407 GUESTS

participated in 1,127 hands-on educational programs.

36,413 STUDENTS

engaged in Museum programs for schools.

1,639 EVENTS

hosted at the Museum.

103,300 VISITORS

toured Historic RCA Studio B.

63,000 ARTIFACTS

available online, with more than 950 digital files accessed daily at Digi.CountryMusicHallofFame.org.

244,503 POSTERS

printed in 550 custom jobs by Hatch Show Print.

1,127 hands-on educational programs were offered

189 VOLUNTEERS

in the Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center, and

contributed 15,684 hours of service, valued at $378,612.

Hatch Show Print, and through outreach programs.

12,300 POUNDS OF FOOD

fed more than 22,000 Middle Tennesseans through food donations from catered events.

RIGHT: A family program participant views the Nashville skyline from the Taylor Swift Education Center.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS

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2017 ANNUAL FUND DONORS $100,000+ The Clarke Family Foundation Country Music Association DICK’S Sporting Goods Gibson Guitar Corporation Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission National Endowment for the Humanities $25,000 - $99,999 Comcast Country Music Association Foundation Bill and June Denny Ford Motor Company Fund Chris Horsnell Institute of Museum and Library Services Milom Horsnell Crow Rose Kelley PLC Music City Tents & Events The Nail Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts National Historical Publications and Records Commission Omni Hotel Nashville SunTrust Tennessee Arts Commission Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Laura Turner Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 Academy of Country Music Balsam Hill Roger and Jennifer Brown Del and Carolyn Bryant Ann and Frank Bumstead Carter Vintage Guitars Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Corner Partnership, LLC Creative Artists Agency Rick and Kit Crump Mark and Sheryl Donnell Peggy Emmons David Ewing and Alice Randall Sally Friedman Tracy Gershon and Steve Fishell Gibson Foundation Google, Inc. The Harlan Family HCA Foundation Hilton Nashville Downtown Jackson National Community Fund JPMorgan Chase & Co. Loeb & Loeb LLP Walter Mote Music Producers Institute

Nashville Parent Magazine Opry Entertainment Palisades Hudson Financial Group Red Light Management Shannon Rotenberg RBC/City National Bank Ryman Hospitality Properties Ruble and Brenda Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. James C. Seabury III Southwest Airlines The Memorial Foundation Judy and Steve Turner Vanderbilt University $5,000 - $9,999 Johnathon and Newman Arndt Gus Arrendale BMI Courtney and John Bolton Bonnaroo Works Fund Mr. John Carter Cash and Mrs. Ana Cristina Cash Mary Chapin Carpenter The Chet Atkins Music Education Fund Concord Music Group David and Karen Conrad Robert and Susan Deaton Kerri Edwards First Tennessee Bank Sondra and Bill Fondren Joe and Phran Galante Ron Harman The Honorable Mary Harper Bruce Hinton Holman Cellars Warren Jones Miranda Lambert Anne and Kurt Locher Art and Roxanne Coats McDonald Reba McEntire Ann and Greg McNair John Prine Family Rascal Flatts Allen Reynolds Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Karen and Chris Segal Dr. Neil and Ruth Smith Stewart Parking Solutions Trinchero Family Estates The Triple T Foundation Laura Weber White Ernie and Jerry Williams $1,000 - $4,999 12th Table Gary Allan Charles C. Anderson Anonymous

Cyndae Arrendale and Gus Bussey David and Wanda Baker Bill Bannister Randall and Kelly Bart Jim and Rachel Beavers Julie Boos Eleanor and Harold Bradley Sharon Hornback Brawner and Eddie Brawner George and Audra Briner Dave and Beth Brooks Tony Brown Malinda Burns and Dawn Linn Buddy Cannon Bubba Cantrell Carnival Music Rosanne Cash Certified Angus Beef City National Bank Duane Clark and Kristi Goodwin Mitsy and Phillip Clendenin David and Sallylou Cloyd Chase Cole Philip Bredesen and Andrea Conte Easton Corbin Elvis Costello Ron Cox Mr. and Mrs. David Curtis The Danner Foundation Teresa Davidson and Philip Vavalides Robert and Mallory Davies Connie Dean-Taylor Mark DeLelys and Steve Tucker Diageo North America Mike and Jane Dungan Patrick Emery John and Chantel Esposito Bebe and Frank Evans Toni, Corey and Ryman Shafer Frizzell Julia and Richard Fudge Bobbi Gibson Anne Guyot and Rachel Shoemaker Aubrey B. Harwell Jr. Raymond L. Beck and Dr. Deborah Hatton Hunter Hayes Tricia and Robbie Hayes Heads Up Penny Foundation Charmion Hearn Lon and Anne Helton Mike and Lynda Helton Hubert “Hoot” Hester (1951-2016) Higham Management, Inc. Jim and Laura Holland James Horner Keel and Marsha Hunt Sam Hunt Vicki and Steven Hurinenko

iHeart Media Martha and Gavin Ivester In Memory of Jack Tarver, Jr. Jacuzzi The Johnny Cash Museum Pamela Johnson Douglas and Sue Joyce Alison Krauss Nancy Kruh and Sarah Wilke Susan C. Loudermilk L. Randolph Lowry Cindy Mabe McCormick & Shane McCormick Peter and Margaret Macdonald Rebecca Marshall George and Betsy Matthews Bill and Sallie Mayne Ebie McFarland, Essential Broadcast Media, LLC JD McPherson/New West Records Rachael and Dirk Melton Max and Mary Merrell Mike and Micki Milom Rita Montesi and Art Baerlin Stephanie Moore Craig and Karen Morgan Music Row Nashville Predators Foundation National Film Preservation Foundation National Music Publishers’ Association Neal & Harwell Donna and Gerald Nicely Steve and Kristine Niehaus Dianne and Kent Oliver Kerry O’Neil Michael O’Neill Kayla Ott Gary and Jan Overton Pearl Corp.

Ralph Peer II Brian Philips Lisa Price Nick Pride and Franchesa Kirkpatrick

Publix Super Markets Charities Lisa and Jack Purcell Benjamin R. Rechter Ken and Holly Rivera Andrea and Jean-Claude Rizk Delphine and Ken Roberts Frank and Jessica Rogers Mary Roskilly and Chuck Miller David and Susana Ross Darius Rucker Missy and Phil Russ Barbara and Fred Sanchez Cindy and Mark D. Sanders Michael and Liz Schatzlein Stacey and Don Schlitz Gary Scruggs Dawn Sears (1961-2014) SESAC Sheriff Reno Hamilton Deborah and David Simon Adrianne and Tony Simonetti John A. Singleton Skanska USA Building SouthComm Clarence and Ann Spalding Margaret and Chris Stewart RareSpark Media Group Catherine Sullivan T & T Family Foundation Tennessee Brew Works Troy and Sylvia Tomlinson Topgolf Nashville Seab and Patti Tuck Aqua Bella Day Spa & Hair Studio Averil Meyer and William J. Tyne, Jr. Vint and Kristin Varner Stephanie Wagner and Christa Cruikshank Steven F. and Lori L. Walker Bayard and Rosemary Walters Katherine Watkins Wells Fargo Moshe and Libby Werthan

Mark Magnuson and Steve Westfield Wiles + Taylor & Co., P.C. William Morris Endeavor Erwin and Linda Workman Paul and Marisel Workman Peyton Yates Kyle Young $500- $999 Cara and Drew Alexander APA Agency Michael Bloomfield Cracker Barrel Old Country Store James Feeney Jerome and Susan Ferguson Toni Foglesong The Frist Foundation HSBC Philanthropic Programs IveyCake Mary Jo and Kirk Johnson Karen and Dave Jones Phillip Jones Gretchen Josephson Richard and Carol Kottler Kat Landsberg May and Kevin Lavender Lyft Elaine Lytle and Edith Snider Karl Olsen and Tracie Mislip Theresa and Sergio Ora Regions Bank Republic Bank Don and Connie Richardson Clara and John Roers Denise Stiff Sheehan Tennessee Prompters Edwin B. Tuthill Jr. Universal Music Group Nashville Vector Management Verizon Foundation Gregory J. Walters Merry Beth Ward Wiatr & Associates

ABOVE: A young guest learns the art of letterpress printing at Hatch Show Print.

2017 ANNUAL FUND DONORS

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

ABOVE: Jason Isbell performs as the Museum’s 14th Artist-in-Residence.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

377 Management in honor of Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Maddie Marlow, and Taylor Dye Academy of Country Music Ajax Turner Company, Inc. Sean and Jennifer Alexander The Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation Anonymous The Anschutz Foundation Johnathon and Newman Arndt Earl and Janet Bentz Jim and Rachel Beavers Big Yellow Dog Music Bill and Melba Blevins BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation BMI Michael and Ann Bodnar Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records Sandi and Scott Borchetta The Bottorff Family Bobby Braddock Connie Bradley Eleanor and Harold Bradley Brasfield & Gorrie Sharon Hornback Brawner and Eddie Brawner Dan and Virginia Brown Philip Bredesen and Andrea Conte Lee Brice Clay Bright Luke Bryan Ann and Frank Bumstead Daphne and Rawls Butler Jennifer French Coran Capshaw Carnival Music Cerrito Nathan and Stephanie Chapman R. Booth and Georgeanne Chapman Chet Atkins Professional Property Trust Eric Church City National Bank Kelly Clarkson Chase Cole Ken and Vivian Connelly David and Karen Conrad Corner Partnership, LLC – Mark Bloom, Ronnie Scott, and Larry Papel Country Music Association Couture For A Cause, Inc. Mike and Linda Curb The Danner Foundation Anne Davis and Karl F. Dean Robert and Susan Deaton Amy L. Dennison, Steve S. Dennison, Katheryn Dennison Pilkerton Bill and June Denny Marty and Betty Dickens Scott Dillon and Family Janet and Sean Donahue

Don Gibson American Music Foundation Don Light Talent Tom, Katie, Katherine, Claire, and Tommy Douglas Laura Turner Dugas Nic Dugger, TNDV: Television Mike and Jane Dungan Craig Dunn Susan H. Edwards Randy and Ruby Erickson Shary and Rod Essig Margaret and Frank Evans Scott and Amy Farrow FedEx First Amendment Center Carrie Fisher Debi Fleischer-Robin & Charles Robin Flood, Bumstead, McCready, & McCarthy, Inc. Toni and Jim Foglesong Ford Motor Company Fund Ford Truck Richard Frank Jim and Ann Free Freedom Forum Senator Bill and Tracy Frist David and Melinda Gales Holly Gleason Vince Gill and Amy Grant Al and Karen Giombetti Randy and Jennifer Goodman Joel and Bernice Gordon Jim Gorrie John and Susan Grady Great American Country Dinah and Fred Gretsch Family Gary and Sherri Haber Carl and Connie Haley Ben, Brittany, Campbell, and Bella Hanback Sheiann, Brooklynne, and Jayden Hankins Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Hardy Ron Harman Cordia Harrington Lon and Anne Helton Mike and Lynda Helton The Hensler Family Bruce and Gale Hinton Chris Horsnell Hospital Corporation of America Haley and Christopher Houser Lydia A. Howarth and Nicholas S. Zeppos Dann and Sherri Huff John and Dawn Huie Keel and Marsha Hunt Ingram Charitable Fund, Inc. Martha Rivers Ingram Brett James and Sandy Cornelius Naomi Judd Joel A. Katz Christine Karbowiak Bob Kinkead, Kinkead Entertainment

Zac Koffler KraftCPAs PLLC Lady Antebellum Kristine LaLonde and Claudio Mosse Miranda Lambert Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas Robert Lipman Anne and Kurt Locher Kelley and Karen Lovelace Dustin Lynch Steve and Milah Lynn Frank Matassa Lisa Matassa Hal Matern Re Mattei and Sam P. Weiland, Jr. Shane McAnally Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCloud Mary Ann McCready and Roy Wunsch Art and Roxanne McDonald and Autumn Coats Reba McEntire The Clayton McWhorter Family The Memorial Foundation Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Donald and Betsy Miller Milom Horsnell Crow Rose Kelley PLC John L. Morris Nashville Arts Magazine Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

Nashville Scene Neal & Harwell Scott and Heather Neu Nfocus Magazine Gerald and Donna Nicely Charles S. Nowlin, Jr. and Penne Nowlin McKee Brian and Amy O’Connell Omni Hotels and Resorts Opry Entertainment Group Will, Jan, and Gary Overton Brad Paisley Debbie Parsley Ralph and Liz Peer ProImage Commercial Cleaning Services Lisa and Jack Purcell Rascal Flatts Red Light Management Mr. and Mrs. Colin Reed Allen Reynolds Riverview Foundation RJ Young Company Delphine and Ken Roberts Robertson Media Group Walter and Margaret Ann Robinson Mark Roeder Ben and Jennifer Rooke David and Susana Ross Bob Rowling Family Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Russ Ryman Hospitality Properties Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Lynn and Ron Samuels Ruble and Brenda Sanderson

Don and Stacey Schlitz Mr. and Mrs. James C. Seabury III/Enterprise Electric, LLC John Seigenthaler, Sr. SESAC Blake Shelton Peggy Sherrill Mike and Lisa Shmerling Steve Schweidel in Honor of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 50th Anniversary The Schweidel Family in Memory of Pearl Wolff Sallie A. Smith Sony/ATV Music Publishing Clarence and Ann Spalding Harvey and Catherine Sperling Butch and Sunny Spyridon Chris and Morgane Stapleton State of Tennessee George Strait SunTrust Bank Taylor Swift Tennessee Titans Lewis and Dorothy Thompson Troy and Sylvia Tomlinson Sarah M. Trahern The Travelers Companies, Inc. Seab and Patti Tuck Tuck-Hinton Architects Cal Turner Jay Turner Josh Turner Judy and Steve Turner Laura Turner Family of Thomas and Jane Tyne William J. Tyne, Jr. Universal Music Group Michael Vaden The ‘Ville Paul Warmack and Gully Jumpers 1930s Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weatherson Kirt Webster Rachel and Chris Weingartner Janice and E.W. “Bud” Wendell Susan and Ken Whitaker Jerry and Ernie Williams Jody and Karen Williams Paul Wilson Timothy Wipperman Randy and Jennifer Wolcott Kathy and Mark Wright Stephanie Wagner Kyle Young The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum makes every effort to list the names of our donors accurately and according to their preferences. Please contact Giving@ CountryMusicHallofFame.org with revisions.

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DONORS TO THE COLLECTION Robert Atcher Max T. Barnes Raymond Beck Babs Behar Kathleen Boese Broadcasting Board of Governors Maxine Brown Dane Bryant Del Bryant William Burnette Bob Callahan Wyndi Harp Carson Dorothy Carter Rosanne Cash Tara Cash Schwoebel Dave Cobb Sue Cole Luke Combs Brent Coursey John and Christy Courville Mary Cramer Bruce Cutler Charlie Daniels Karen Janine Davis Felipe De La Rosa Pat Dennehey Darrel Ellis Bebe Evans Kerry Fitzgerald Nora Garibotti Danny Garrett Dorothy Gilbert Jim Gilmore David Glover Douglas B. Green

Mary Hale McCoy Don Henderson Ona Herndon Roger Holtin Linda Edell Howard Ed Howell Dee Hurst Janet Ingram Sam Kopper Kevin Lamb Lisa Lazarev Kenny Luse Carol Manley Madison Marlow Michael McCall Paul and Willa McClure Bob McDill Merle Meagher Larry Mobley Kacey Musgraves Claudia Nelson Karen Nelson Brad Paisley Jesse Parker Roberta Parseghian Catherine Powers Charley and Rozene Pride John Radcliff Herman Rempel Andrea Rizk Liz Rose David Rowe Ketch Secor Aubrie Sellers Randy Setter Rob Simbeck Andy Smith for the Ross Brink Estate Shirley Snow

Jim Spitler Burt Stein Alan Stoker Cole Swindell Carolyn Tate Louis Biggs Tetterton The AristoMedia Group The Recording Academy, Nashville Chapter Judy Turner Keith Urban Kathy Watkins Mike and Shotsie (Jackson) West Joseph David Williams Zac Brown Band Jerry Zolten

CINDY WALKER SOCIETY By including the Couintry Music Hall of Fame and Museum in their estate plans, the following donors help to preserve the history and traditions of country music for future generations.

Sharon Hornback Brawner and Eddie Brawner Terri Clark Sandy Conatser Marj and George Aubrey Crump Rick and Kit Crump Peggy Emmons Mrs. Don Gibson Holly Gleason Bruce and Gale Hinton Jim Horner Nan and Bob Kingsley Cindy Walker

WE’RE ALL FOR THE HALL

SUPPORT

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is grateful for the support of the artists who committed to the 2017 Artist-In-Residence series and the 2018 All for the Hall concerts.

Through these efforts, artists invest concert proceeds in the Museum’s ongoing work to preserve the legacy of country music.

Our funders, volunteers, and donors generously give their time, talents, and treasure to help the Museum fulfill its mission. Join us in our work to share the enduring beauty of this music with a growing audience.

Carly Pearce Emmylou Harris Jason Isbell Kesha Maren Morris Vince Gill, Program Founder

VOLUNTEER 615.416.2092 Volunteer@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

BOARD OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Steve Turner, Chairman E.W. “Bud” Wendell, Chairman Emeritus Vince Gill, President Kyle Young, CEO

TRUSTEES

Mark Bloom David Conrad J. William Denny Rod Essig Keel Hunt, Secretary Ken Levitan Mary Ann McCready David Ross Steve Turner Ernie Williams, Treasurer Jody Williams

OFFICERS

Earl Bentz Mike Dungan Vince Gill Al Giombetti, Executive Vice President Randy Goodman Lon Helton Donna Nicely Gary Overton Jim Seabury Bill Simmons Clarence Spalding Chris Stewart Troy Tomlinson Marcus Whitney Tim Wipperman

TRUSTEES EMERITI Connie Bradley Richard Frank Emmylou Harris Bruce Hinton Kenneth Roberts E.W. “Bud” Wendell Janice Wendell

EX-OFFICIO Sarah Trahern

LEGAL COUNSEL Christian A. Horsnell W. Michael Milom

ABOVE: Lucie Silvas, Maggie Rose, Jillian Jacqueline, Carly Pearce, and Brandy Clark perform as part of CMT’s Next Women of Country in the Museum’s CMA Theater.

RIGHT: A family programs participant plays the mandolin.

DONORS TO THE COLLECTION/CINDY WALKER SOCIETY

BECOME A MEMBER 615.416.2026 Membership@CountryMusicHallofFame.org MAKE A DONATION 615.416.2008 Giving@CountryMusicHallofFame.org CONSIDER A PLANNED GIFT 615.416.2008 MajorGifts@CountryMusicHallofFame.org ENGAGE AS A CORPORATE SPONSOR 615.416.7756 Sponsorship@CountryMusicHallofFame.org HOST AN EVENT 615.760.6500 Rental@CountryMusicHallofFame.org DONATE TO THE COLLECTION 615.416.2009 Giving@CountryMusicHallofFame.org

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