CELEBRATING A DECADE OF SUCCESS AND RECORD-BREAKING VISITOR NUMBERS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 23, 2024) – The Johnny Cash Museum, a cornerstone of Nashville’s country music legacy, proudly secures the title of Best Music Museum in the 2024 USA Today/10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. This marks its second consecutive year clinching the honor, firmly establishing it as the only museum to achieve this remarkable recognition twice in a row. As an added layer of significance, the celebration coincides with Cash’s upcoming birthday on February 26.
The acclaimed Music City attraction had a record-breaking 2023, marked by unprecedented visitor numbers and a momentous celebration of its 10-year anniversary in May. Among 20 museums nominated for awards 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 the complete list of winners, click here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-music-museum-2024/
“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 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 an official 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 inaugural addition to 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.
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About the Johnny Cash Museum
Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, the Johnny Cash Museum is officially authorized by the Estate of Johnny Cash and features the largest and most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world. Ranked the #1 Music Museum in the world by Forbes, Condé Nast and National Geographic Traveler and one of only six Nashville attractions to garner the coveted AAA Gem Rating, the museum has welcomed millions of visitors to-date. With state-of-the-art exhibits, personal letters, stage costumes, guitars, handwritten lyrics and contributions from family members and notable friends and an expansive gift shop, the museum is THE premier Cash venue to visit. Open every day in the heart of downtown Nashville.
