[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E815-E816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JIM FOGLESONG

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jim 
Foglesong on his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  Jim grew up singing with his family and then after serving in the 
U.S. Armed Forces used his G.I. Bill to attend Eastman School of Music.
  Later Jim Foglesong not only developed talent but also mentored 
legendary music performers. He nurtured the careers of Country Music 
superstars Garth Brooks, Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge 
Boys, George Strait, and Tanya Tucker, among others.
  Now at age 82, Jim remains an important part of the Nashville music 
community.
  His induction is the most prestigious honor in all of Country Music. 
I thank Jim for the tremendous contributions he has given to the 
business, the artists, and the fans of country music.

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