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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 474 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 474

Designating October 2025 as ``National Country Music Month''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 29, 2025

Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating October 2025 as ``National Country Music Month''.

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 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 2025 as ``National Country Music Month''; (2) honors the contributions of country music 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. <all>