NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2025) – For the third consecutive year the Johnny Cash Museum, a cornerstone of Nashville’s country music heritage, proudly secures the title of Best Music Museum in the 2025 USA Today / 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. This win continues the museum’s winning legacy as the only museum to achieve this remarkable recognition three times in a row.
Among 20 museums nominated for this award by a panel of travel experts earlier this year, the Johnny Cash Museum emerged victorious after four weeks of public voting, reaffirming its status as the top destination for travelers in America. For the complete list of winners, click here: 10 best music museums in the US, from country to rock
“Johnny Cash’s legacy, life and art transcend trends and generations. He is truly a timeless legend and icon. His museum, once again, scores the number one position more than two decades after his passing. It’s a true testament to the imprint Johnny Cash left, and continues to leave, on the world,” said owner Bill Miller.
The museum originated from owner Bill Miller’s personal connection with the legendary artist, forged over five decades ago. Cash played a pivotal role in Miller’s professional journey in Nashville, supporting him in developing expertise as a photographer and later enlisting his help in launching the official JohnnyCash.com website. After engaging with Cash fans through the Johnny Cash Radio Show, Miller noticed a void in Nashville—a lack of a fitting tribute to the man who played a key role in putting the city on the global map. In 2013, he took the initiative to establish the Johnny Cash Museum. This museum marked the beginning of Icon Entertainment & Hospitality’s expansive downtown Nashville portfolio, which now spans over 100,000 square feet of commercial real estate and more than 500 employees. For more information, please visit cashmuseum.com.
About Icon Entertainment & Hospitality
Founded by celebrated entrepreneur and real estate investor Bill Miller, Icon Entertainment & Hospitality is a real estate development and hospitality company that owns and operates some of the most popular establishments in Nashville – including the Johnny Cash Museum, Patsy Cline Museum, Nudie’s Honky Tonk, House of Cards, Sinatra Bar & Lounge and Skull’s Rainbow Room as well as the Southern Turf Lofts and Music City Threads merchandise line. Icon’s newest ventures include Show Pony, the Southern Turf Club and East Nashville neighborhood bar Schulman’s, as well as a special pop-up, Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina on Broadway. Since opening the Johnny Cash Museum in 2013 – the first component of a presence in downtown Nashville that is now comprised of more than 100,000 square feet of commercial real estate – Icon has welcomed millions of patrons from around the world to its dining and entertainment establishments. USA Today, Forbes, Time, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Southern Living, Marie Claire, AAA, and TripAdvisor are just a few of the outlets and organizations that have honored and awarded Icon’s establishments with distinction, solidifying their status as “must-visit” Music City attractions and dining experiences.
