Marty Stuart & Connie Smith Museum Shows

If you are new to country music, you may not have heard of Marty Stuart or Connie Smith, but both musicians are more than worthy of a brief introduction. Marty Stuart, born in Philadelphia Mississippi on September 30th, 1958, was just thirteen years old when he began to pick at the mandolin. His impressive skills were immediately recognized by Lester Flatt and his bluegrass band. After Flatts passed away, in 1979, Stuart went on to play with legendary guitarist Doc Watson.

But the work that he is, perhaps, best known for is his six year spell with none other than Johnny Cash. Joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1992, Stuart went on to sing his heart out, but he also happens to have other talents. Stuart is well known for his renowned photography skills, and he has taken many great photographs of iconic country performers. In addition to singing and photography, Stuart has a passion for collecting country-related artifacts. In 1997, Stuart married fellow Opry star Connie Smith.

Connie Smith’s 1964 chart topper “Once a Day” spent eight weeks at number one on Billboard’s Country music charts – the longest of any female country star to date. Although her past music career has been filled with extreme highs and lonesome lows, Smith remains one of country music’s top female vocalists.

Husband and wife team, Smith and Stuart, will perform at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville along with songwriters Dallas Frazier, Randy Sharp, and Travis Meadows. If you are interested in watching these country icons perform, the shows will be held monthly on August 21st, September 18th, and October 16th, and is billed as “Twangin’ Tuesdays.” Additionally, the museum will showcase some of Stuart’s great country and photography collection, so these tickets are well worth it.