Congress has proclaimed Bristol, Virginia to be the official birthplace of country music. A country music museum opened there this week paying homage to Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Carter family,, believed to be the earliest recorded artists of hillbilly music.
Coincidentally, just over the state line, in Bristol, Tennessee, is the world's biggest guitar. [03/14/1999]
Official Birthplace of Country Music
- Address:
- 500 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA
- Directions:
- Mountain Music Museum, Bristol Mall. I-81 exit 1. Follow US 58/421 east less than one mile to the Bristol Mall. The Museum is on the lower level.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-9, Su 1-6 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 276-466-8331
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