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Nashville's RCA Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame Admission Ticket Combo

Nashville, United States

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  • 2 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Step into Nashville’s musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.
  • Guided tour of RCA's Studio B
  • Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Learn about Nashville history and music
  • See where country and rock greats have recorded
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day

What's Included

  • 1-Hour Guided Tour of RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and many more used to record.
  • Admission to The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Visit Nashville’s first recording studio opened by a major label
  • Hear inside details from famous recording sessions, learn about the timeless tools of the trade
  • See the Steinway piano that Elvis favored during your tour of RCA Studio B
  • Visit the famed Rotunda, where the plaques of all Country Music Hall of Fame members reside
  • Explore the instruments, lyrics, and fashion that shaped country music
  • Access to all exhibits (current and past exhibits have included Kacey Musgraves and Brooks & Dunn)
  • Transportation from the Country Music Hall of Fame to RCA Studio B

    Meeting And Pickup

    Start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

    Opening hours

    • 1/2/2023 - 12/31/2023

      Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Tours of RCA Studio B depart regularly during opening hours. In order to guarantee your spot on a tour, please follow the instructions listed on your voucher immediately after purchase. Guests are also encouraged to arrive well before their tour time. Learn about the musical greats who have recorded in Studio B since it opened its doors in 1957, including Elvis Presley, the Everly Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Chet Atkins, who managed RCA’s Nashville operations.

    Hear about the development of the Nashville Sound and the Nashville number system, developed for transcribing music, then get some inside stories about the iconic songs recorded in RCA Studio B.

    At the Country Music Hall of Fame, present this voucher and follow the broader history of Country Music through a series of vivid exhibits, from features on individual performers to bluegrass, folk, and more. This Studio B and Country Music Hall of Fame tour concludes in the heart of historic Nashville.

    Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    Honoring classic and current artists, the Museum exhibits everything from Hank Williams's cherished Martin guitar to Elvis Presley's custom Cadillac limousine, to outfits and instruments from the likes of Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood, to a showcase of today’s top artists.

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    RCA Studio B

    Historic RCA Studio B opened in 1957 and was once the recording home of popular music titans such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, and the Everly Brothers is both a classroom for Nashville area students and a popular cultural attraction. RCA Studio B first became known as one of the cradles of the “Nashville Sound” in the 1960s. A sophisticated style characterized by background vocals and strings, the Nashville Sound both revived the popularity of country music and helped establish Nashville as an international recording center. Hitmakers in Studio B have included Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Bare, Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson, and Floyd Cramer, among others. For many years, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Chet Atkins managed RCA’s Nashville operation and produced hundreds of hits in Studio B.

    Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Traveler Tips

    Start with RCA studio first, coz it's only for 1 hour and then spend the rest of your time in the Country Music Hall museum
    The Country Music Hall of Fame is a definite must as well!
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    Studio was amazing to...
    Jennifer_S, Mar 2023
    Studio was amazing to walk in the same steps as greats like Elvis. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
    Fabulous
    Ellen_H, Mar 2023
    We enjoyed being in the same studio that so many artists recorded in especially Elvis. The sound was awesome. Our guide was great too. She knew so very much.
    A must see
    Kimberly_W, Mar 2023
    It was well worth the money. Great history. Loved it! Amazing feeling as you look around and realize talent that once walked in those doors
    Everything country in Nashville
    Paul_W, Mar 2023
    Great exhibits and information on everything country! The guided RCA Studio B is a must do. The tour guide was informative and amusing. The final part involving Elvis was very moving (won't spoil it by saying too much). Overall would recommend this tour
    The best place to "B" in Nashville !
    Vivian_M, Mar 2023
    Just being in the Studio where Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jim Reeves, Dolly Pardon, Everly Brothers, and many other great singers recorded was an awesome experience. Our guide shared many great stories of things that happened and we stood where X marks the sweet spot where they all stood to record their voice.
    Perfect tour
    Randal_C, Mar 2023
    Very efficient and easy to access the shuttle from the museum. The studio tour was very informative and the guide was excellent. The museum was amazing and had a full history of singers on display.
    Wonderful Experience
    Donna_B, Feb 2023
    Seeing all the memorabilia was very cool. We especially loved the RCA studio tour. Our tour guide was excellent. Just being there with the feeling that all of the greats recorded in that one room was amazing. Does this make sense? Would definitely recommend this. They also were very accommodating we thought we’d be late to the tour so we contacted them they were very nice about it. We ended up getting there on time.
    A must-do in Nashville
    Belinda_D, Feb 2023
    Studio B is a must-see for any music lover. The CMHF would benefit from an introductory talk or film, and it would be great to be able to sneak a peak in the auditorium where the stars are inducted.
    studio B was fasinating....
    Sharon_D, Jan 2023
    studio B was fasinating. The museum is rich in history and so much to see and learn. It was our first time to visit Nashville and explore and this was a good start
    Tour that you shouldn’t miss
    Linda_B, Jan 2023
    How informed the tour guide was. The history of Elvis Presley and how he only recorded on Sunday. Elvis was a very generous person also, all things that I didn’t know till then.
    Audiophiles’ Tour of History
    Christopher_B, Jan 2023
    Studio B came to life as our tour guide Ron explained meaningful events and stories to make it hit home. Ron was awesome!
    Would of been nice to...
    Eileen_M, Jan 2023
    Would of been nice to have known while we were sitting around in the museum for the tour bus that there are no public bathrooms at RCA studio B .. we had to leave the tour walk down to the virgin hotel to use their bathroom… we missed most of the tour
    2 travelers found this review helpful
    holiday uplifting
    shane_m, Dec 2022
    it was great listening to elvis recordings and sitting on piano. It’s very Uplifting. i only wish they played a few outakes and of course christmas music where it’s christmas
    Save your money!
    Kim_H, Dec 2022
    Only the music played was worth it! Having to bus over there, go in 3 rooms that had very little in them, was just below average. The tour guide was good. Rushed to get in and get out!
    Studio B
    Ed_F, Dec 2022
    Studio B isn’t much to see, it’s the history that makes it. Our tour guide did an outstanding job of what went on in the early history. It was worth it.
    Ron was fantastic
    Merrill_B, Dec 2022
    All of it was great From the beginning to the end the information was lively and fascinating Keep it up
    Museum was great. So...
    Stephanie_P, Nov 2022
    Museum was great. So much to see. Takes you back in time. RCA studio B was amazing. The history of the building. Brenda was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and pleasant.
    Awesome tout
    Dawn_C, Nov 2022
    Btenda was a fabulous guide of studio B… so knowledgeable and informative.. and funny Dhe knew so much about the stars and particles dates when songs were recorded.
    Great tour!
    Andrea_W, Nov 2022
    Loved the tour! Ron was an awesome guide!! We loved all the historical info and Elvis knowledge. We also appreciated the enthusiasm!
    Great experience
    Carol_S, Nov 2022
    Very cool experience. The history we learned was more than expected. When in the recording studio, I closed my eyes as I listened to recordings! What an experience it was.
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