Senate Passes Blackburn, Kaine Resolution Designating October as “National Country Music Month”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate's passage of her resolution with Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to designate the month of October as "National Country Music Month."

This resolution honors the contributions of country music to the story and history of the U.S. and encourages the American people to observe "National Country Music Month" with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Click hereto download video of Senator Blackburn's remarks on the Senate floor about her "National Country Music Month" resolution.

REMARKS AS PREPARED:

Next Month, Country Music Association Will Add John Anderson, James Burton, and Toby Keith to Country Music Hall of Fame

"Each year since 1961, the Country Music Association has inducted the legendary performers, songwriters, and artists of this uniquely American musical tradition into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In many ways, this distinction is the highest honor in country music-with names like Hank Williams, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, and Elvis Presley among its roll of honor.

Next month, three new names will join this legendary group during the Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony: John Anderson-a force for traditionalism in country music who achieved twenty Top Ten country singles across a five-decade-long career. James Burton-who is considered one of the greatest guitarists in all of music, performing and recording with the likes of Elvis, Merle Haggard, John Denver, and Emmylou Harris. And the late Toby Kieth-an exceptional storyteller who brought joy to millions around the world through his music, especially to our men and women in uniform."

Country Music Reminds Every American of the Importance of Faith, Family, Freedom, Hope, Opportunity, and Patriotism

"While each artist has their own distinct sound and style, they share a music tradition that reminds every American of the things that truly matter: faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism.

To honor this incredible genre, I come to the floor today to call for a unanimous consent vote for my resolution that would designate October 2024 as 'National Country Music Month.'"

Blackburn Honors Grand Ole Opry as "Home of American Music"

"There's a reason the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in country music, is known as the 'home of American music.'

Now is the perfect time for Congress to honor the contributions of country music-and its legendary performers and artists-to the story and history of the United States."

Click here to read the resolution, and click here to download photos of Senator Blackburn with songwriters from Nashville Songwriters Association International.

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