Exhibitions

The LBJ Presidential Library and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music announce the debut of the exhibition Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History. 

Music runs through the veins of America. Since the nation's inception nearly two and a half centuries ago, music has informed, interpreted, and inspired our national identity. Be it sacred or secular, urban or rural, folk or pop, classical or experimental, it all adds up to the soundtrack of our American story. 

Music America chronicles the story of American music through instruments, hand-written original lyrics, books, photographs, costumes, and other objects from major artists performing in all walks of American music in different decades and portrays the story of those artists who contributed to it. Visitors will be able to see artifacts from artists like Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, Chuck D, Bob Dylan, Gloria Estefan, Ella Fitzgerald, Lady Gaga, Woody Guthrie, Jimi Hendrix, Faith Hill, Buddy Holly, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Carlos Santana, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Tupac, and more.

An interactive "Song Bar" takes visitors on a journey through an inspirational and educational experience where they can listen to performances from some of the artists highlighted in the exhibition, along with additional songs that demonstrate the depth, breadth and great productivity of American musicians.

Music America is curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music in association with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Hard Rock International along with dozens of prominent collectors of American music ephemera. 

About the LBJ Presidential Library
The LBJ Library is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm. Last visitor admitted at 4 pm.

About the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music

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