Nashville,
she’s got you; the Patsy Cline Museum opening on Friday, April 7 will
add another attraction to the “must-see” list for the city’s tourists
and locals paying homage to the personal and professional life of the
icon.
“In
her short nine years as a recording artist from ‘55 to ‘63, she forever
changed the voice of country music, the role of female artists and
influenced performers across all genres,” says Founder Bill Miller. “To
this very day, artists still cover her hits and you’ll hear her
recordings used in motion pictures and TV series. She deserved her own
museum as she continues to transcend generations of fans. We are honored
to work with Patsy’s children to preserve her legacy.”
Located
at 119 Third Avenue South, the Patsy Cline Museum houses the largest
collection of Patsy Cline artifacts in the world featuring personal
letters, photographs, costumes, clothing and household furnishings from
her Nashville dream house that have been locked away for more than fifty
years.
“I
am very happy to speak on behalf of my brothers, Randy and Chip, and in
honor of the legacy of my mother Patsy Cline,” says Julie Fudge. “Since
the passing of our father, this is our first step together in
continuing to share Mom’s music, life and story, as we feel Dad would
have. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with and
experience what Bill will present to old and new fans alike.”
Guests
will travel back to her humble beginnings in Winchester, VA and see
family photos, possessions and even the very booth she waitressed as a
teenager at Gaunt’s Drugstore. Never-before-seen costumes that exhibit
her transition from western cowgirl to torch singing headliner will also
be on display. Many of the costumes exhibited are creations designed
and sewn by her mother, Hilda.
Guests will have the unique opportunity to step inside Patsy’s famed
Rec Room, where many entertainers dropped in to jam and party in the
dream home Patsy purchased on Nella Drive in Goodlettsville, Tenn. The
room contains original furnishings owned and used by Cline and her
husband Charlie Dick. A vintage jukebox broadcasts her mega-hit “Crazy,”
highlighting its distinction as the most programmed jukebox song of all
time. A bio film also documents Patsy’s career and is hosted by noted
actress Beverly D’Angelo, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her
portrayal of Patsy Cline in the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
“Patsy Cline had the most profound impact on my life of anybody I never
met,” says D’Angelo.
The Patsy Cline Museum is located on the second level of the building
which houses the world renowned Johnny Cash Museum. Guests are educated
and entertained via cutting-edge audio and touch screen technology
featuring Cline’s numerous audio and video performances. The museum is
open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM CT.
Details on the museum are below:
Attraction: Patsy Cline Museum
Address: 119 Third Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37202
Hours: Daily 9 AM – 7 PM CT
General Admission: $18.95
