Most people who desire to be apart of this business are those whose talents are obviously singing, dancing or acting. However we know that after a gig or two or three behind the magic curtain, you can get bit by that bug and before you know it you are adding you organizational skills, phone etiquette etc to the mix and becoming a #BTS Star in your own right.
Now with so much going on with the folk front and center its hard to even think about the people backstage screaming on headsets or yelling over text messages until you catch a glimpse of them in a random shot of the crew during the credits or as the camera pans left and catches their likeness, then you may wonder what the hell does that guy do. Often more than you can imagine!
So while on a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN we were delighted to see an exhibit that put a spotlight on jobs behind the scenes!!
There encased in glass were bobble heads representing the #BTS Star roles. From managers, administrators, lawyers, publicist, tour managers, directors, grips, PAs and more, they all had a place to be recognized for working their asses off to give an audience a great show or product.
Andy our tour guide, a lively man told us he spent most of his career on music row but was now retired and spending most of his time at the museum. He never did mention what exactly he did on music row but that's another story.
The museum is filled with memorabilia from some country music greats like Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn right beside the current hot girl Taylor Swift. As we toured we saw Elvis' gold plated piano (I thought rappers balled out!) and other cool stuff but when we got to the area housing the behind the scenes careers our hearts jumped. Andy made a point to tell our group that even if you can't sing or dance you can still be apart of this industry. A great experience overall and one the whole family can enjoy!
