Country News Roundup - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The Judds Museum to Open June 11

Legendary Country Duo The Judds will pay homage to their fans and their amazing career by transforming a vacant building in historic Franklin, TN, into a museum celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their career in music.

The Judds Museum will be open Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14. Hours are 9am-6pm on Thurs - Sat and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Wynonna and Naomi will make a special appearance together to sign autographs on Saturday from 1pm-3pm. Wristbands will be issued June 11 and 12 to secure a place in line Saturday afternoon.

The museum will feature never-before-seen photos, costumes, tour memorabilia and more.

The Judds Museum will be located at 332 Main St. in Franklin, TN.

_{Photo © Country Music Association}

Eric Church Wins Fishing Tournament

Eric Church participated in The Porter Wagoner Memorial Artists & Anglers Fishing Tournament on Tuesday, coming in first place, along with ESPN NASCAR reporter Marty Smith and champion shotgun marksman Bill McGuire.

This is the start of a busy CMA Fest week for Eric, who will perform five times in four days, with a performance at the Chevy Stage tonight, the Riverfront Stages tomorrow, and three late-night (and sold out!) shows at the Rutledge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

_{Photo - Marty Smith, Bill McGuire and Eric Church - © Capitol Nashville}