Robbie Caponetto
Some of the best music in the world originated in the Southern United States.
In fact, both the King of Rock n Roll and the Queen of Country hail from here.
Southerners arent shy about sharing their pride for the regions incredibly rich music culture.
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Here are 12 museums dedicated to legendary Southern musicians and artists.
So, its only fitting that his museum is also larger than life.
And boy does Nelson have some famous pals!
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Inside, youll find more than 35 showcases filled with personal artifacts, the largest that exists anywhere.
thehankwilliamsmuseum.net; 118 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104; 334-262-3600
The B.B.
Other exhibits include a theater and a memorial courtyard dedicated to the icon.
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You could spend an entire day here and still not see it all.
Other roomslike Duane Allmans room and the music roomhave been decorated and staged to reflect their original state.
For the full experience, book a night or two in one of the campuss many cabins.
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Find a museum and center dedicated to him in his hometown of Lubbock.
Today, her childhood school, which her uncle built in 1889, houses the Tina Turner Museum.
Case in point: The Patsy Cline Museum is located right above the Johnny Cash Museum.
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Today, visitors can pay their respects to the great W.C.
Handy at a museum and library dedicated to him.
Both are located on the same grounds as the very same log cabin in which he was born.
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(you’re able to tour that too.)
wchandymuseum.org; 620 West College Street, Florence, AL 35630; 256-275-3128
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American country singer Patsy Cline is pictured here in 1955.Credit: Frank Driggs Collection/Getty Images
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