The story of Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Nominee “TEXAS” BILL STRENGTH, the creator of our state’s Country Music Scene in the 1960s, will be presented this month at the museum. Bill’s son Dale Strength (himself a MMHF nominee and also a volunteer) will unfold how Country Music was updated from hillbilly origins to professional and well-presented performances that settled at legendary South Minneapolis Nightclub, The Flame Cafe’. “Texas” Bill was the emcee, a broadcaster, record store owner, and as a musician recorded for Sun Records (Elvis Presley’s starting place) AND Capitol Records (home of The Beatles). A storytelling lecture, seminar, and meet & greet. Share your own stories with the speaker and other visitors.

$7.00 admission
FREE FOR MEMBERS (please become a member).
11:00am Friday, August 28th, 2026
The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
27 N. Broadway St.
New Ulm, Minnesota.