SRES 474119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-Tennessee)

Civil Rights & JusticeEconomy & Taxes

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This Senate resolution designates October 2025 as National Country Music Month to honor the genre's cultural significance as a uniquely American art form, its substantial economic contributions generating billions annually, and its role in promoting values like faith, family, and patriotism through nationwide observances and ceremonies.

Key Points

1The resolution formally recognizes Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia as the birthplace of country music and the Grand Ole Opry as its iconic cultural institution.
2It highlights the country music industry's significant economic impact, contributing billions of dollars in annual revenue to the United States economy.
3The resolution encourages nationwide participation in ceremonies celebrating country music's unifying role across diverse American communities and its historical legacy since 1964.

Impact Areas

Country music industry stakeholders including artists, venues, and record labelsAmerican citizens and cultural institutions nationwide through observance activitiesTourism sectors in regions like Nashville and Bristol tied to music heritage

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