Dolly Parton’s 1971 dress worn at the Grand Ole Opry will be on display for the “The Power of Women in Country Museum” exhibit at the GRAM¬MY Museum. (photo by Rebecca Sapp, GRAMMY Museum)

From international superstars, including Dolly Parton, Rosanne Cash, LeAnn Rimes, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift, to contemporary artists, such as Mickey Guyton, Rissi Palmer, Leah Turner and Carly Pearce, the GRAMMY Museum’s “The Power of Women in Country Music” highlights the past, present and future of country music’s great­est female trailblazers. The exhibit launches on Friday, May 27 and will run through Sunday, October 2.

LeAnn Rimes is scheduled for a special public program moderated by Marissa R. Moss, author of “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be,” to celebrate the new exhibit on Tuesday, May 31.

“The Power of Women in Country Music” explores the rich history of women as a driving force in country music. From Maybelle and Sara Carter to Patsy Montana, Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson and Emmylou Harris, women have always been instrumental in shaping the sound of country and document­ing their own saga in song. These legendary acts eventually made way for performers such as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and Faith Hill and present-day hitmakers Maren Morris, Yola and Brandi Carlile. The exhibit celebrates a dynamic group of female songwrit­ers and performers who come from diverse backgrounds and draw from a wide array of musical influences.

“I was thrilled to have my very own exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum a few years ago,” Dolly Parton said. “They are fantastic at bringing music memorabilia to the fans. So, of course I wanted to sup­port the ‘Women in Country’ exhib­it. I hope you enjoy a little glimpse into my world, from one country fan to another.”

“It’s humbling to be included in the ‘Women in Country’ exhibition alongside such powerful and impact­ful female artists,” LeAnn Rimes aid. “This also couldn’t be better timing to highlight items from some of my most memorable moments as this year marks my 25th anniversary in the industry. It’s wild to think how quickly time goes by when you’re doing something you truly love!”

“I am absolutely blown away to be included in the GRAMMY Museum’s ‘Women In Country’ exhibit,” Rissi Palmer said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration of the women included. This is thrilling!”

“The Power of Women in Country Music” will take visitors on a journey through the history of women in country music, from the early years and post-World War II to the emergence of Nashville as a country music mecca and to female country artists becoming interna­tional pop sensations. The exhibit will feature artifacts or special con­tent from a diverse roster of 70 female country artists.

“I am so inspired by the fearless­ness, creativity and resilience of these artists,” said Kelsey Goelz, GRAMMY Museum’s associate curator and curator of the exhibit. “Each generation of women in country music has paved the way for the next, and now, they’re headlin­ing festivals, winning GRAMMYs, and breaking streaming records.”

For information visit grammy­museum.org. The GRAMMY Museum is located at 3030 Olympic Blvd.