PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — The legacy of country music took center stage yesterday as Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the creation of the world-class museum and cultural center in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
The event marked a pivotal moment for the Congress, dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of country music and its profound impact on American culture. Country music legend, Marty Stuart, led the ceremony as construction officially commenced on the remainder of the Congress of Country Music campus.
“This is more than just a museum project,” said Stuart. “It’s about the preservation and furtherance of our musical history and culture. With the support of incredible partners, we’re creating a space that will inspire, educate and connect generations through the stories of country music.”
A highlight of the ceremony was the tribute to Miss Cynthia Lake and the Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust of Reno, Nevada, whose extraordinary generosity will be immortalized with the dedication of the “Cynthia Lake Green Room and Administration Building.”
“Many individuals across the US came out of the woodwork to devote their talent and resources to build the Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music for rural Mississippi,” said Lake, president of the Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust. “This museum will have a positive impact for generations. Visitors from around the world will visit Philadelphia, MS, and learn of its history and musical influences. I couldn’t be more proud of being a part of this groundbreaking project.”
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About Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music
Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is the spiritual home of country music, committed to touching lives by sharing experiences through exhibits, education and performances that inspire dreams for generations. The Congress aspires to touch lives through a real diversity of offerings in an authentic place unlike any other. Unique live performances, exhibits which honor both legends and newcomers and substantial educational offerings reach audiences across the state and country. Major performing artists are regularly featured alongside a solid season of events, integrated with revolving exhibits in collaboration with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Our educational offerings will touch all ages and can be accredited and recognized for their influence.
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The museum, a centerpiece of the Congress, will showcase Stuart’s extensive collection of country music artifacts, along with treasures from the newly established partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Congress of Country Music represents a cultural milestone, poised to become a beacon for country music enthusiasts and a significant addition to Mississippi’s cultural and tourism landscape.