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109TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 414 

Celebrating the musical and cultural heritage of country music and recognizing the ‘‘Country: A Celebration of America’s Music’’ festival at the 

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MARCH 29, 2006 

Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. ALEXANDER) submitted the following 

resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Celebrating the musical and cultural heritage of country 

music and recognizing the ‘‘Country: A Celebration of 

America’s Music’’ festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 

Whereas country music is an essential element of the musical 

and cultural heritage of the United States, and helps promote an understanding and appreciation of the cultural 

achievements of the Nation; 

Whereas country music is a medium with the power to entertain, connect, and communicate, and embodies the spirit 

and the lives of Americans with diverse backgrounds; 

Whereas the diversity of country music provides a valuable 

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tions including folk, bluegrass, gospel, honky-tonk, and 

rock and roll; 

Whereas the popularity and notoriety of country music have 

had a unique effect on the commercial development of 

Nashville, Tennessee, commonly known as ‘‘Music City, 

U.S.A.’’; 

Whereas the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Nashville, is dedicated to— 

(1) identifying and preserving the evolving history 

and traditions of country music; and 

(2) educating audiences throughout the world about 

that rich musical tradition; 

Whereas the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 

Arts, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and 

other contributors to the ‘‘Country: A Celebration of 

America’s Music’’ festival, should be commended for celebrating country music and engaging in a serious curatorial investigation into a form of artistic expression that 

is unique to the United States; 

Whereas the ‘‘Country: A Celebration of America’s Music’’ 

festival will— 

(1) highlight accomplished singers, musicians, and 

songwriters of the country music genre; 

(2) celebrate the traditional roots and geographical 

reach of country music; 

(3) explore the regional and stylistic variations of 

country music; and 

(4) honor the creators, audiences, and values of 

country music; and 


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Whereas additional efforts to recognize the role of folk-based 

and indigenous arts of the United States should be encouraged: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) celebrates the musical and cultural heritage 

3 of country music; 

4 (2) recognizes the ‘‘Country: A Celebration of 

5 America’s Music’’ festival at the John F. Kennedy 

6 Center for the Performing Arts; and 

7 (3) commends the John F. Kennedy Center for 

8 the Performing Arts and the Country Music Hall of 

9 Fame and Museum for promoting the artistry and 

10 legacy of country music. 

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