Johnny Cash album Folsom Prisons was recored at Folsom prison in front of a live jail crowd. The album featured a song called Folsom Prison Blues This was his 27th recored and it was released with columbia records. Cash preformed twice at Folsom Prison.

My favorite historical piece was the origonal Grand Ol Opry.  We got to see and stand in the same place country legends such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton stood.  The Grand Ol Opry at Ryman Auditorium was a legendary country music hotspot.  

Another great historical sight in Tennessee was Graceland, the home of the King, Elvis Presley.  People call him the “King” because he was one of the biggest and iconic Rock n Roll musician.  Elvis is still a big impact in todays entertainment.  For the rest of time, you will hear about Elvis.  You hear the name Elvis, you think of a man dressed in a flamboyant jump suit, up on stage signing hound dog.  

Beale Street, Memphis Tennessee: The Birthplace Of Blues

The music and entertainment rhythm of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a safe haven for African Americans migrating from small towns. Legends such as W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Willie Mitchell and Isaac Hayes have once showcased their talents on Beale Street. Beale Street offers three blocks of elaborate neon signs advertising blues and jazz clubs, specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. For over 150 years, Beale Street has hosted blues music and entertainment. Beale played a central role in naming Memphis as one of the most musically rich cities in the world, and was well-known in hosting some of the first black business owners in the south. In between, the street was host to the birth of blues music, the civil rights movement, rock 'n’ roll, racks of ribs and bands. Beale Street takes a party atmosphere as only the blues can provide, colliding an intense Memphis soul with dozens of different styles, takes and interpretations of hundreds of artist’s blues music and dedication. Many music lovers and great musicians that came in the 100 years before, provided a trademarked sense of history to the legendary street.

Mardi Gras Festival

Mardi Gras Festival we got a taste of New Orleans, With a festival full of music and food. Just a all around good time on the streets of Nashville under the night time sky.

Tennesee Winterim

This is a picture from the first Grand Ole Opry that opened in 1925-1974. It moved to its current location in 1974. In the first Opry was where Johnny Cash, Elvis, and many other famous country singers sang. It known for its echo and sound. The new location is located next to the Opry Mall and sits a few thousand more people compared to the old venue but doesn't compare to the sound volume at the Ole Opry.

Johnny Cash is one of the most powerful singers of the 20th century. He had a huge fan base from children, to young adults, and seniors. He has 96 albums, 63 Compilation albums, 153 singles, 19 music videos, and 13 #1 singles throughout his career. This is a picture of all of his records and albums shown in a show case room in his museum. His legacy as a person and performer has continued to this day.

This microphone is one of the objects from the original Sun Studios. Sam Phillips is the co founder of the studio. He started this studio when he was nearly broke so he would let anyone record in his studio that wanted to. This microphone has been used by numerous singers throughout the years such as Elvis and other famous musicians that have recorded in Sun Studios.

This is Elvis' House "Graceland." This is where Elvis lived for most of his career. He made this house his own and very unique. He has a room decorated as a forest, a neon yellow basement with 3 televisions going on at once, and many more. Covered on his many acres of land is a horse ranch, a grave yard where his family is buried, a pool and more. Graceland is now open for tourism now but no one is allowed to go upstairs in his home because that was considered his private part of the home. Overall, his house is gorgeous, tacky and shows how he lived when he was and still the king of Rock and Roll.

RCA Studio B

This is the RCA Studio B.  This is where Elvis recorded his material.  It is now out of commission and is not used for recording anymore.  There us a lot of history in the studio.  The picture below is the equipment that was used.  It was top of the line at the time and is what recorded many great artists that went through Studio B.  This also is the historic place where i pressed the Deepest Note on the Piano.  

The Tennessee State Museum

The Tennessee State Museum, We visited this place hopping to better understand the state itself. There was an interesting thing there. There was a guitar made from the wood from Andrew Jackson's home made for him.