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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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The Man Behind the Curtain

Stephen McDill — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:39:53 +0000

MERIDIAN- MBJ-TV travels to Meridian for a behind-the-scenes look at the MSU Riley Center, a historic theater and fine arts complex.

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Barbour, Stuart headline MEC event

Amy McCullough — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:58:11 +0000

Governor and county music legend expected to celebrate Mississippi’s music heritage as tourism mechanism Mississippi’s rich musical heritage will take center stage Thursday at the Mississippi Economic Council’s 61st Annual Meeting in Jackson. With the theme “Mississippi — The Birthplace of America’s Music,” approximately 2,000 business and community leaders will see how they can use [...]

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Touting country music

Laura Smith — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:35 +0000

Country icon Stuart headlines Governor’s Conference on tourism Country music singer Marty Stuart will lend some star power to the Mississippi Governor’s Conference on Tourism this week as he helps state tourism leaders unveil 30 sites that will be included in a new country music trail. Stuart is one of multiple speakers at the annual [...]

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