A new tourist attraction that will spread across the entire state promoting Oklahoma’s musical history may soon be a reality thanks, in part, to state Rep. George Faught.
House Bill 2649, by Faught (R-Muskogee), would create the Oklahoma Music Trail, which will consist of 100 specific, notable musical sites across the state in order to honor musicians with Oklahoma roots. The legislation also establishes a working group that will assist in the formation and development of the project.
"The creation of the Oklahoma Music Trail will convert the wonderful musical talent of Oklahoma into an economic driver that will bring more tourism dollars to communities all across our state,” said Faught. “This will showcase the enormous musical talent that has set Oklahoma apart from other states. The Oklahoma Music Trail will attract music lovers from all around the world and by doing so will provide an economic boon for these communities."
The working group is charged with developing, promoting, and marketing the Trail. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, the Tourism and Recreation Department, the Historical Society, the Film and Music Commission, and the Department of Transportation will each have one member in the working group.
"The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, located in Muskogee, is designated to oversee the Music Trail. Final approval for specific sites on the Trail will be determined by the Hall of Fame. The OMHF has extensive work experience over the years promoting Oklahoma music,” said Faught. “This is a win for the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame as well as the entire music industry in Oklahoma."
The Oklahoma Music Trail, the brainchild of several board members of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, is patterned after the highly successful Mississippi Blues Trail. Faught added that the site markers, similar to historical markers, will be in the shape of musical notes and music fans will be able to follow the Trail across the state visiting birthplaces, museums, and important places of interest.
House Bill 2649 passed the full House of Representatives by 70-23 this week and now proceeds to the Senate for a hearing where it will be carried by state Sen. Earl Garrison (D-Muskogee).
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A new tourist attraction that will spread across the entire state promoting Oklahoma’s musical history may soon be a reality thanks, in part, to state Rep. George Faught.
House Bill 2649, by Faught (R-Muskogee), would create the Oklahoma Music Trail, which will consist of 100 specific, notable musical sites across the state in order to honor musicians with Oklahoma roots. The legislation also establishes a working group that will assist in the formation and development of the project.
"The creation of the Oklahoma Music Trail will convert the wonderful musical talent of Oklahoma into an economic driver that will bring more tourism dollars to communities all across our state,” said Faught. “This will showcase the enormous musical talent that has set Oklahoma apart from other states. The Oklahoma Music Trail will attract music lovers from all around the world and by doing so will provide an economic boon for these communities."
The working group is charged with developing, promoting, and marketing the Trail. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, the Tourism and Recreation Department, the Historical Society, the Film and Music Commission, and the Department of Transportation will each have one member in the working group.
"The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, located in Muskogee, is designated to oversee the Music Trail. Final approval for specific sites on the Trail will be determined by the Hall of Fame. The OMHF has extensive work experience over the years promoting Oklahoma music,” said Faught. “This is a win for the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame as well as the entire music industry in Oklahoma."
The Oklahoma Music Trail, the brainchild of several board members of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, is patterned after the highly successful Mississippi Blues Trail. Faught added that the site markers, similar to historical markers, will be in the shape of musical notes and music fans will be able to follow the Trail across the state visiting birthplaces, museums, and important places of interest.
House Bill 2649 passed the full House of Representatives by 70-23 this week and now proceeds to the Senate for a hearing where it will be carried by state Sen. Earl Garrison (D-Muskogee).
