Country Music Greats Honored For Their Achievements

Country Music Greats Honored For Their Achievements

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Academy of Country Music held a ceremony Wednesday in Nashville to honor country music greats including Dolly Parton, Don Williams and Trisha Yearwood, who performed.

The special presentations were held for individuals who could not be recognized during last month's ACM awards show due to time constraints.

"This is a great honor," Parton said. "Of course, when they told me I was winning the Pioneer Award I thought well how appropriate 'cus I remember when me and Porter came to Nashville in our covered wagon."

The big celebration took place at the Tennessee State Museum which is currently showcasing country music star Marty Stuart's music memorabilia collection.

The exhibition, Sparkle & Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey, runs through Nov. 11.

The Tennessee State Museum is located at Fifth and Deaderick streets in downtown Nashville. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed on Monday.