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MS SC575
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes and salutes the country and bluegrass music legacy of Bud Huddleston and the late Hazel Huddleston of Ripley, Mississippi, as adopted by both the Mississippi Senate and House during the 2010 Regular Session
- The Huddleston family was honored on July 19, 2008, by the McNairy County, Tennessee, County Commission, which proclaimed a day in honor of Bud, Hazel, and their children Jimmy and Renea
- Bud and Hazel played with the Rhythm Drifters in the 1960s, formed their first bluegrass band in 1981, and launched a bluegrass radio show on WTXI (FM) in Ripley in 1982 that was still airing at the time of the resolution
- The couple founded the Tippah Lake Bluegrass Jam in 1984, which grew into one of the biggest bluegrass festivals in North Mississippi, drawing crowds of around 1,000 people and celebrating its 25th year in 2009
- Directs that the resolution be presented to Bud Huddleston and forwarded to the Mayor of Ripley and the Director of the Mississippi Arts Commission
Legislative Description
Recognize country/bluegrass music legacy of Bud and Hazel Huddleston of Ripley, Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/5/2010
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