Bristol Sessions - 1A 140 - Bristol, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 35.693 W 082° 10.875
17S E 394339 N 4050582
Bristol is recognized as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Waymark Code: WM9X6D
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2010
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Sign text:
BRISTOL SESSIONS
July 25 through August 5, 1927
In 1927 Ralph Peer, a record producer with the Victor Talking Machine Company, set up a temporary music studio on this site. Over the next 12 days he recorded 76 songs by 19 artists, including the Stonemans, and the first recordings of Jimmie Rodgers, and the Carter family. These recordings launched the country music industry. In 1998 the United States Congress recognized Bristol as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Marker Name: Bristol Sessions
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1A 140
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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