The highly anticipated Johnny Cash Museum is gearing up for its grand opening this week, just in time for fans flocking to Nashville for the 2013 CMA Music Festival. The museum will open its doors on Thursday, May 30. To celebrate the grand opening, the museum will offer fans of The Man In Black various prizes, including CD givaways, limited edition Hatch Show Print posters and other free gifts all day long.
“I became a Johnny Cash fan of at the age of nine in 1969," says founder of the museum, Bill Miller. "I collected everything relating to him I could get my hands on. As time went on, I met Johnny many times, and we became close friends. Over the years, he and many of his friends and associates contributed to the collection, and I scoured the world for important pieces. This museum is our tribute to the greatest man I’ve ever known.”
"It's indescribable," says Tommy Cash, younger brother of the legendary singer. "There's so much to comprehend. I knew all of the memorabilia was somewhere, but to see it all in one building is an awesome experience. I could spend a week in here and probably not see every single thing. It's something that people that come to Nashville from all over the world will want to see."
The museum will showcase many never before seen historical documents, letters, awards, costumes and instruments take the visitor on a three dimensional journey through Johnny Cash’s life with innovative interactions via the Nashville based Griffin Technologies. The museum unites the extensive and acclaimed collection of Miller, as well as pieces from friends, colleagues and family members including his daughters, son and siblings. The collection features the earliest known Johnny Cash letters and documents as well as the handwritten manuscript to the last song ever written by the prolific songwriter, just days before his passing. Visitors also will be given an extensive look into Cash’s non-entertainment related life including his childhood and early adulthood and his service in the United States Air Force.
The Johnny Cash Museum will be open every day from 11:00AM to 7:00PM CST (the museum will stay open until 8:00PM on opening day). General admission to the museum is $14, with discounts for students and members of the military. The museum is located at 119 Third Avenue South between Demonbreun and Broadway. Visit the museum's official website by going to www.johnnycashmuseum.net.
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