[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6345]
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                          Country Music Month

  Mr. President, each year since 1961, the Country Music Association 
has inducted the legendary performers, songwriters, and artists of this 
uniquely American musical tradition into the Country Music Hall of 
Fame.
  In many ways, this distinction is the highest honor in country music, 
with names like Hank Williams, Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, and Elvis 
Presley among its roll of honor. Next month, three new names will join 
this legendary group during the Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony: John 
Anderson, a force for traditionalism in country music, who achieved 20 
Top Ten country singles across a five-decades-long career; James 
Burton, who is considered one of the greatest guitarists in all of 
music, performing and recording with the likes of Elvis, Merle Haggard, 
John Denver, and Emmylou Harris; and the late Toby Keith, an 
exceptional storyteller who brought joy to millions around the world 
through his music, especially to our men and women in uniform.
  While each artist has their own distinct sound and style, they share 
a music tradition that reminds every American of the things that truly 
matter: faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism.
  To honor this incredible genre, this week I am introducing a 
resolution that would designate October 2024 as Country Music Month.
  There is a reason the Grand Ole Opry--the most famous stage in 
country music--is known as the home of American music. Now is the 
perfect time for Congress to honor the contributions of country music 
and its legendary performers and artists to the story and the history 
of the United States.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.