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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 893—DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2026 AS “NATIONAL COUNTRY
MUSIC MONTH”
Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 893
Whereas country music, a uniquely American sound, echoes
from the backroads of the United States to the streets of
Nashville, Tennessee;
Whereas Bristol, straddling the Tennessee and Virginia
State line, is recognized as the “birthplace of country
music”;
Whereas the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in
country music, has been called the “home of American
music”;
Whereas the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the
Grand Ole Opry, has been described as “the Mother Church of
country music”;
Whereas country music reminds every American of the
importance of faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and
patriotism;
Whereas country music has influenced numerous other genres
of music;
Whereas country music is an incredibly diverse genre,
appealing to Americans from all walks of life;
Whereas country music has millions of fans all across the
United States;
Whereas the country music industry contributes billions of
dollars in revenue each year to the economy of the United
States;
Whereas Dolly Parton, the “Queen of Country” and one of
the world's biggest stars, passed away on August 25, 2026, at
the age of 80;
Whereas the Country Music Association first celebrated
“National Country Music Month” in 1964; and
Whereas President Nixon issued a presidential proclamation
in 1970 to acknowledge October as “National Country Music
Month”: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates October 2026 as “National Country Music
Month”;
(2) honors the contributions of country music and its stars
to the story and history of the United States; and
(3) encourages the American people to observe “National
Country Music Month” with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.