American Currents: State of the Music

Now open, this annual exhibit offers a broad look at country music and its place in American culture over the past year, exploring musical developments, artist achievements, and notable events. The latest installment, which will be open through January 2026 in the ACM Gallery, features music and moments from cozy clubs to cavernous arenas.

Those recognized include Julien Baker and TORRES, BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman, Biscuits & Banjos, Alison Brown and Steve Martin, Kaitlin Butts, Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland, Tyler Childers, Luke Combs, Charley Crockett, John Denver, Carter Faith, Farm Aid, Sierra Ferrell, Vince Gill, Ashley Gorley, Grand Ole Opry, Riley Green, Charlie Handsome, Sierra Hull, I'm With Her, Cody Johnson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, Ella Langley, MJ Lenderman, Megan Moroney, Muscadine Bloodline, Ken Pomeroy, Ringo Starr, Billy Strings, Zach Top, Turnpike Troubadours, Morgan Wallen, Waxahatchee, Wednesday, Jesse Welles, Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Tammy Wynette.