[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING GERRY HOUSE

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2011

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Gerry House 
on his induction into the National Association of Broadcasters' Hall of 
Fame. Gerry's contributions to broadcasting are celebrated in the 
country music industry. His talent has made a lasting impact on country 
music and radio.
  For over three decades, Tennesseans have eagerly awakened to Gerry's 
voice on his early morning radio show, Gerry House and the House 
Foundation. Nashville radio loves Gerry House.
  Not only a radio personality, Gerry is also a gifted songwriter. His 
songs have been recorded by George Strait, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, 
Brad Paisley, Randy Travis and Pam Tillis among others. He has further 
released two comedy albums, The Cheater's Telethon in 1990 and The Bull 
in 1992.
  Gerry's resume does not stop there. He has been voted Billboard's 
Radio Personality of the Year seven times and Country Music Association 
Personality four times. He is also a member of the Country Music DJ 
Hall of Fame, has won Radio & Records Country Format Personality of the 
Year multiple times and is a recipient of the NAB Marconi Radio Award 
for Large Market Air Personality of the Year.
  On April 12, 2011 in Las Vegas, Gerry will become the first country 
radio personality to be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of 
fame.
  Thank you Gerry House for bringing a smile to countless faces each 
and every morning. You truly are a staple of Nashville's culture.

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