Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum received the National Medal of Arts [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On Oct. 22, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum received the National Medal of Arts at the White House during a special ceremony.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was the only institution given the medal, the rest were individuals. 20 total were recognized.

The award is given to individuals or entities who are “deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.”

“Our museum and country music itself were both born of humble beginnings — an origin that made it common for many to dismiss the artform or any careful study of it,” said Kyle Young, chief executive officer at the CMHOF. He’s worked there for more than 45 years.

“The National Medal of Arts is a treasured validation of our longtime commitment to country music’s …