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Bond money to move Marty Stuart museum forward

Clay Chandler — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:02:58 +0000

Included in the $196-million bond bill that awaits Gov. Phil Bryant’s signature is funding to advance a proposed Marty Stuart museum. Stuart, a Philadelphia native, has long been recognized as one of traditional country music’s leading performers and preservationists. His Sparkle and Twang memorabilia collection has been displayed across the U.S., including a recent stint [...]

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Stuart’s photography book provides insight into southern life and country music

Lynn Lofton — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:19:57 +0000

As gift-giving time rapidly approaches, it’s good to know about the latest books of Mississippi writers and photographers. These books are welcome gifts, and one that’s sure to please is “Choctaw Gardens” by Hilda Stuart, mother of country music star Marty Stuart. Hilda Stuart began compiling her photographic work at age 16. The images in [...]

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Tammy Wynette memorial planned in Itawamba County

MBJ Staff — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:30:09 +0000

TREMONT — The proceeds from a concert by George Jones will be used for the construction of a memorial in honor of country music star and Itawamba County native Tammy Wynette. Mayor Glyn Robinson says the “Tammy Wynette Birthplace Concert” will be held Dec. 3 at Itawamba Community College Davis Event Center in Fulton. Jones [...]

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Country music star eyeing site for new museum

Associated Press — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:55:05 +0000

PHILADELPHIA — Country music star Marty Stuart has talked with business and community leaders about locating a museum in Philadelphia to house his memorabilia. The Neshoba Democrat reports Stuart, a Philadelphia native, and his wife recently talked with the Mississippi Country Music Commission about the project. Talks about opening a facility to house Stuart’s collection [...]

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Country music star opens bar in Delta casino

Wally Northway — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:41:00 +0000

TUNICA — Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill has opened at Harrah’s Tunica. The new bar and restaurant featuring country music, dancing and sports on high-definition flat screen and projection screen TVs, officially opened for business Aug. 24. Named after the singer/songwriter’s hit single “I Love This Bar,” the 15,000-square-foot restaurant features live [...]

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