The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival has become a showcase of talent for some very well known artist over the past forty nine years. Artist's like Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Merle Haggard, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Charley Pride, have paid tribute to "the man that started it all". Each year, visitors from all over the world attend the festival in celebration of the rich heritage of country music. The festival is held during May to honor the anniversary of Rodger's death. The first festival was held on May 26, 1953. For more information: Betty Lou Jones, President:
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