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This resolution commends the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion for its 25-year contribution to celebrating Bristol's status as the "Birthplace of Country Music" and honoring Appalachian musical traditions. Established in 2001 as a community-driven event, the festival has become a significant cultural showcase for roots music and arts, attracting tourism, supporting local businesses, and fostering economic revitalization in the region. It highlights the successful cross-border collaboration between Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, and acknowledges the role of the Birthplace of Country Music nonprofit organization, which also manages the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Radio Bristol, in preserving musical heritage and engaging youth. The resolution specifically recognizes the hard work of organizers, volunteers, artists, and sponsors, as well as the leadership of former executive director Leah Ross, and expresses admiration for the festival's role in strengthening regional identity, pride, and collaboration.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR96