Join us to celebrate the closing of the Bettye Crutcher exhibit, “Bettye’s Bin,” by honoring Ms. Crutcher’s legacy and strengthening the network of women building careers in Memphis music. Ms. Crutcher holds the distinction of being Stax Records’ only female staff songwriter, and her story is a powerful reminder of why community and access matter
Continue Reading nextJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music on Saturday, March 14, with free admission from 1–4 p.m.! This month’s Free Family Day features special programming in celebration of Women’s History Month and offers something for all ages. Enjoy live music in Studio A from the talented Keia Johnson,
Continue Reading nextOn display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music November 6th, 2025 – March 31st, 2026 Bettye Crutcher was a heavy hitter at Stax Records as their only female songwriter on staff. In 1968, she made history co-writing the platinum-selling hit “Who’s Making Love” for Johnnie Taylor, helping define the sound of Southern soul. As part
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When the Stax Museum reopens on June 18, 2020, one new exhibit will show off some familiar faces and famous Stax album cover photographs. (Shown here is the photo for David Porter’s LP Gritty, Groovy & Gettin’ It, with model Gloria Hendry who appeared in the first James Bond movie.) As a new decade dawned, a
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PASSING THROUGH – THE FRIENDS OF DON NIX Now through April 30, 2019 For nearly two decades, Memphis’ own Don Nix lived an unparalleled musical life, helping build Stax Records from its earlier Satellite Records days as a member of the Mar-Keys. One of the creators of what came to be known as the Memphis
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