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TN SJR0649
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Honors James Alvin Rogers, a Franklin resident and singer-songwriter, for more than 50 years as a performing musician
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Recognizes "Fly, Eagle, Fly" as an official State song of Tennessee's bicentennial, originally designated by Senate Joint Resolution 161 of the 89th General Assembly
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Rogers signed with Capitol Records in 1975 and performed with major artists including Dolly Parton, Alabama, Roy Clark, and Steve Martin through 1983
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Notes his 30-year career as a star performer at Dollywood and Music Mansion Theater in Pigeon Forge, with multiple awards for Best Entertainer, Best Show, and Best Theater
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Acknowledges his song "I Guard America" was adopted as the official theme song of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States in 1997
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor James Alvin Rogers and his song, "Fly, Eagle, Fly."
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Signed by Governor.
3/6/2026