1927 Bristol Sessions
In the Summer of 1927 [0] by Dave Winship
- Provides a brief overview of the Bristol Sessions and their impact on country music.
- The first of a two part essay which accompanied the liner notes to the release of The Bristol Sessions. Wolfe discusses the region's heritage, why Peer chose Bristol, and the events surrounding his trip to Bristol.
- The second of a two part essay which accompanied the liner notes to the release of The Bristol Sessions. Wolfe discusses the events of the actual sessions, including the musicians who appeared and the songs they recorded.
- Provides an overview of the history of recording technology and its impact on country music.
Although the events of 1927 helped to launch the recording careers of country music's pioneers and provided the first commercially successful country recordings, Bristol did not become the center of the country music industry. To read an article that helps explain why, click here [1].
As part of its mission, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance has sought to bring attention to the events of the summer of 1927 and gain recognition for Bristol as "the Birthplace of Country Music."
In 1984, the Tennessee General Assembly recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music." In 1995, the Commonwealth of Virginia followed, as the Virginia General Assembly recognized Bristol as both the State Senate and the House of Delegates passed identical resolutions honoring Bristol.
You may view copies of the resolutions passed by clicking on links below:
- Tennessee State Senate (image [1] / text)
- Virginia State Senate (image [1] / text [1])
- Virginia House of Delegates (text [1] only)
In 1998, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, along with local congressional officials help to secure passage in the United States Congress of House Concurrent Resolution 214 which recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
- View a copy of House Concurrent Resolution 214 (image [1] / text [1])
- See the debate from the Congressional Record [2] surrounding the passage of this resolution.