October 9 - 15, 2019 Departs Wichita, OKC & Tulsa Highlights: DollyCountry Parton makes her Music return to the GrandLegends Ole Opry stage, 50 years after her • Three Nights in Nashville induction. Embrace the rhythm of America’s music on an adventure that explores • Grand Ole Opry • Dolly Parton’s 50th Opry legendary artists and landmarks. Member Anniversary • Nashville City Tour Day 1 Columbia, MO Learn about all things strings at the KC Strings Violin • Country Music Hall of Fame Shop. Founded by a Russian immigrant and bass • Johnny Cash Museum professor, the shop has grown to the Midwest’s largest • Loretta Lynn’s Ranch stringed instrument store and repair facility. Experience • The Willie Nelson & Friends Museum the passion and enthusiasm these artisans have for • Belle Meade Plantation their craft. • RCA Studio B Tour • Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Day 2 CB, L Nashville, TN • National Blues Museum A soulful start to the day begins with a visit to the Na- • Overnight in Memphis tional Blues Museum in St. Louis. Since its origins in the Deep South, discover how the Blues played a role in • The Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll shaping American music. Enjoy lunch before continuing • Marlsgate Plantation our journey to Music City U.S.A. • Duck March at the Peabody Hotel • KC Strings Violin Shop Day 3 CB, L Nashville, TN Day 5 CB, L Memphis, TN • Admissions Listed & 13 Meals Experience the vibrant city of Nashville with a local guide Walk through the life of the “Man in Black” at the John- and learn how Music City earned its reputation as the ny Cash Museum. Located in the heart of downtown $1349 Double $1259 Triple songwriting capital of the world. The city tour highlights Nashville, the museum chronicles Cash’s life, from his everything related to country music in this mecca for $1179 Quad $1699 Single Air Force service to his personal life and music career, fans: homes of the stars, studios and legendary sites. Rates Are Per Person including memorabilia from his famous prison concerts. A century of Southern history is revealed during a visit to $75 DEPOSIT PER PERSON Lunch is included. Capture a glimpse into the life of Belle Meade Plantation. Lunch is served after touring another music legend with a visit to Loretta Lynn’s the 1853 Greek-Revival mansion and historic grounds. Ranch. Tour her plantation home, replica of a coal This afternoon, enter the distinctive Country Music mine and the original family home for an overview of Hall of Fame. Housing the most extensive collection the incredible life she has lived. of country music memorabilia in the world, the museum offers the definitive music-lover’s experience. There are Day 6 CB, L, D Little Rock, AR few studios that can claim the number of hit records that Known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll” have been recorded in RCA Studio B. Tour the magical visit Memphis’ legendary Sun Studio this morning. Feel space where artists ranging from Eddie Arnold to Carrie the energy of the music created here as you stand in Underwood have made melodic history. the very same spot that Elvis first recorded. Witness the whimsical tradition of the Duck March at the Peabody Day 4 CB, L Nashville, TN Hotel. Each day for nearly 100 years, a group of ducks Tranquil beauty surrounds Andrew Jackson’s Hermit- leave their rooftop penthouse, board an elevator and age, the historic plantation home of our nation’s seventh waddle down a red carpet to spend the day playing in president. Tour the gardens and mansion before indulg- the lobby fountain. A traditional Memphis barbecue lunch ing in a delicious lunch. Dedicated to the pioneers of is served before continuing our travels. This evening, country music, The Willie Nelson and Friends Museum we are graciously welcomed to Marlsgate Plantation showcases hundreds of personal memorabilia and ex- for a tour and delicious dinner. Overlooking the scenic traordinary costumes from your favorite stars. Tonight, waters of Bearskin Lake, the stately mansion exudes Tour Activity Level: take your seat at the world famous Grand Ole Opry old fashioned Southern charm. See page 3 for details for an unforgettable, sold-out show. Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 50th Opry Member Anniversary with a very Optional Cancellation Insurance Available Day 7 CB, L Home special performance featuring Dolly as she is joined by Enjoy one final lunch together before returning home Final Payment Due 45 days before departure other country music legends. from an extraordinary adventure. 28