NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will honor keyboardist Bobby Wood in an upcoming program for its in-depth interview series, Nashville Cats. This ongoing series highlights musicians and session singers who have played significant roles in supporting artists in recording studios and on concert tours. The program is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater.
Bobby Wood has earned the respect of many notable musicians, including Country Music Hall of Fame members Garth Brooks, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Sam Phillips, and Elvis Presley. Raised on a family farm in Mississippi, Wood moved to Memphis after high school to pursue a music career. His recording of “If I’m a Fool for Loving You” was gaining popularity in 1964 when a car accident sidelined him for six months. After recovering, Wood focused on session work and songwriting, becoming a key member of the legendary studio crew the Memphis Boys. The group was responsible for numerous hits recorded at American Sound Studio, including songs by Presley, Neil Diamond, Wilson Pickett, and Dusty Springfield.
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After relocating to Nashville in 1972, Wood recorded with many Country Music Hall of Fame members such as Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, and Tammy Wynette. He has played in Brooks’ studio band since the beginning of Brooks’ career.
The interview will be moderated by museum writer-editor RJ Smith and will feature vintage photos, film, and recordings. Nashville Cats is included with museum admission and is free for museum members. Seating is limited, and a program ticket is required for admittance. More information on the series, including videos of past programs and a full list of honorees, can be found on the museum’s website.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets country music and its history for diverse audiences. The museum explores the cultural importance of the art form through exhibitions, publications, digital media, and educational programs. Operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964, the museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is among the most-visited history museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation also operates Historic RCA Studio B®, Hatch Show Print® poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive, and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported in part by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and the Tennessee Arts Commission. More information is available on their website or by calling (615) 416-2001.
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