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Jeff and Justin are CMA Crashers this weekend and week as they drive from Nashville from Philly. Along the way, they are making stops like Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters, Dr. Pepper’s…

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Jeff and Justin are CMA Crashers this weekend and week as they drive from Nashville from Philly. Along the way, they are making stops like Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters, Dr. Pepper's Grave and now, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

We are almost to Nashville but stopped in the amazing Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee to check out the Birthplace of Country Music Museum which was actually incredible. We weren't sure what to expect but were blown away with it. And, also to add, it is in this amazing little city that just about everyone could fall in love with. Check out the photos below.

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What Is The “CMA Crashers”

Last year, the Andie Summers Show won the CMA for Major Market Broadcast Personality.  Andie & Shannon were invited to fly to Nashville and accept the award while being able to interview a ton of artists.

This year, XTU was nominated for Major Market Station of the Year.  I believe this is the 4th straight year of being nominated for Major Market Station of the Year and unfortunately, we did not take home the Win! Super bummer!

How can you not have XTU down at the CMA Awards?  That would be a travesty!

So…What did we decide to do?  Shhh, don’t tell anyone.  We decided to Crash the CMA’s.  Jeff Kurkjian from The Andie Summers Show and XTU weekend DJ extraordinaire Justin Franiak will rent a car and drive down to Nashville.  The CMA’s are being held on Wednesday, November 8th and you need a ticket to get in.  They might not be able to get a ticket but the artist interviews are being held on Monday & Tuesday.

Keep listening and checking back to this page to see Jeff & Justin’s CMA Crashers journey as they travel from Philly to Nashville.  What could possibly go wrong?

Thanks to the Ford and the Ford 150.

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This article was written by Jeff Kurkjian. He is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!

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Adorable City of Bristol

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State Street runs right through the town. So does the state line! Cutest town ever.


Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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In the heart of Bristol, Virginia. This museum explores the first recorded country ever.


Vinyl

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Gotta love a good vinyl record. That was the start of music. How special!


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More Radio

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We love radio so much. Can't believe this is where country music was first recorded. Not this room, but this city.


Recording Sessions

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Get up to a mic. Singing is the best especially in a real studio


RADIO

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We found a radio station. It is an actual operating station cause, why not??


Sing!

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You can record your own singing. Very interactive, how cool is that?


Church of Music

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A huge influence on country music. Church and religious music made a huge influence.


Beautiful Guitars

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Gotta love these instruments. So much history of music in this glass case


An Important Place

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A very important place in the history of country music. Love Bristol so much!


The Bristol Sessions

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These were the very first recordings, how cool? We love country music.


Hi Bristol

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Oh why thank you! We are happy to be Bristol. What a great city.


Justin Bought A Hat

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Had to rep the radio of course!


History of Music

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We love this place so much. A must visit.

Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.