Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum Celebrates Latest ‘American Currents: State Of The Music’ Exhibit

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Kyle Nix, Evan Felker and RC Edwards from Turnpike Troubadours, Wyatt Flores and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young; (L-R, middle row): Jessi Alexander, Kaitlin Butts, Wyatt Ellis and Shelby Lynne; (L-R, front row): Shannon Sanders, Molly Tuttle, Jamey Johnson, Ella Langley and Rosie Flores. PHoto: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The new “American Currents: State of the Music” opened at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last night (March 4) with a special celebration.

Presented annually, “American Currents” gives a broad view of the genre over the past year exploring musical developments, artist achievements and notable events, as determined by the museum’s curators and editorial staff.

Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson attend the opening of “American Currents: State of the Music” at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Artists represented in this year’s exhibit include Jessi Alexander, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Amythyst Kiah, Carín León, Shelby Lynne, Megan Moroney, Orville Peck, Post Malone, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Taylor Swift, Turnpike Troubadours, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.

A section of the exhibit titled “Unbroken Circle” highlights musical connections between artists, including those who share musical perspectives or have been influential to their paired artist. Featured pairings include Wyatt Ellis and Sierra Hull; Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson; Zach Top and Keith Whitley and Kaitlin Butts and Miranda Lambert.

Megan Moroney attends the opening of “American Currents: State of the Music.” Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

“American Currents” also explores important country music moments in 2024, including Beyoncé’s release of Cowboy Carter, as well as the year’s chart-topping albums, singles and highest-grossing tours. The exhibit features a video compilation of significant performances and events from the past year, including some of the artists mentioned above as well as Zach Bryan, Chappell Roan, Dasha, Sierra Ferrell, Rosie Flores, Wyatt Flores, the “From Where I Stand: The Concert Celebration,” Sturgill Simpson and Country Music Hall of Fame members Joe Bonsall, Toby Keith and Kris Kristofferson, as well as a touchscreen interactive highlighting key awards show moments.

The exhibit runs through January 2026 in the museum’s ACM Gallery.

Cleto Cordero and Kaitlin Butts attend the opening of “American Currents: State of the Music.” Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Jessi Alexander attends the opening of “American Currents: State of the Music.” Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Wyatt Flores attends the opening of “American Currents: State of the Music.” Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

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