Complex sentence: The U.S. Congress declared Bristol to be the "Birthplace of Country Music", according to a resolution passed in 1998, recognizing its contributions to early country music recordings and influence.
Split into simpler sentences: The U.S. Congress recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music" in 1998. Bristol is considered to be the "Birthplace of Country Music" according to a resolution passed by the U.S. Congress in 1998, recognizing its contributions to early country music recordings and influence.